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An ICM of the Christmas tree lights.
This is one of the most complex of the ICMs I took of the tree this year. And it's taken me several years to work out what is going on with the lights and their dashed patterns.
The LED lights scintillate at high frequency though not at a frequency related to the mains supply. It's about 100Hz.
I thought for a while it was the rectifier in the control converting the AC to DC rather crudely. But it's not that I think.
The lights have a control programme that we normally use that gradually dims and then brightens the string. The scintillations are caused by the controller chopping the current supply to cause the dimming.
The scintillations are too fast for the eye to see (we can see up to about 20Hz in flickering which is why many TVs refresh their screens at 40-60Hz).
So this is more an interesting image than a pretty one, and demonstrates one feature of the difference between our perception of motion and the camera's. That's one of the things I wanted to explore in the 100x Motion project I set myself this year.
Thank you for taking the time to look. I hope you enjoy the image! Happy 100x :)
The geology of the area in which the Green Bridge of Wales is located is composed of a very thick layer of Carboniferous Limestone, including a certain amount of chert.
[Click here for more photographs of Pembrokeshire: www.jhluxton.com/Wales/Pembrokeshire]
Erosion has occurred over time as storm winds have battered the coast, pebbles have been dashed against the rocks, sand particles have worn away the surface, and chemical erosion has dissolved the limestone.
The weakest parts of the cliff are the first to be worn away, usually the folds and small faults that are present in the rocks.
This has resulted over many millennia in the creation of many unusual landforms.
In the case of the Green Bridge of Wales, erosion has taken place on both sides of a small headland, caves have been formed which extended further and further until they met, forming the arch that can be seen today.
The bridge is about 24 m (80 ft) high with a span of more than 20 m (66 ft). Its outer edge rests on a more durable rock pedestal and its upper surface is clad in vegetation.
The Green Bridge lost a considerable amount of rock to damage during Storm Ophelia in October 2017.
The NELPG's K1 62005 was in fine form as it dashed through Ryton with the 5Z20 07:48 Grosmont to Carlisle working. The engine was making it's way north to the West Highland Line in anticipation of the restart of Jacobite services in the spring.
19th April 2021.
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Unfortunately, he only came out to eat and then dashed right back into a shrub so only got feeder shots of him. I still love his gorgeous coat of many colors though!
Green Cay Wetlands
Boynton Beach, FL
Today I'm telling you the story of this ill-fated site in Gleadow Street, Invermay. It sits in the old industrial port section of Launceston, and that sadly meant that when the terrible floods of 1929 struck, the hopes that were established here when the Rapson Tyre Company built this factory were quickly dashed. The Great Depression in the early 30s put an end to its economic future entirely.
And as I explained in my previous photo this morning, more disaster was to come. A fire that destroyed the warehouse of wool merchant L.W. Smith in 1942. trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/91491921/8140849
So this old factory, with its proud smoke stack standing still, has been through quite an evolution. Today it is home to a small welding company. The sign "The Academy" relates to the property next door. That too has enjoyed a less than prosperous history. "The Academy" was a fitness gym that has now closed for good.
From a photographic point of view, we need to enjoy these buildings while they last, because they won't be around for too much longer. Mind you, that brickwork in the smoke stack is so good it might outlast the Tower of London.
Any progress made to increase insect numbers here in the recent warm spell of weather has been dashed as a cold wind is now blowing down from the Arctic and insect numbers have again plummeted. I found this hoverfly out yesterday but it was the only one of its kind and in fact, just about the only insect I saw all day. This hoverfly is chrysotoxum bicinctum. It has distinctive brown patches on each wing but it has no common name.
Model: Ulasandra
Location: Kanaloa Beach
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She dashed by me in painted on jeans
And all heads turned 'cause she was the dream
In the blink of an eye I knew her number and her name, yeah
She said I was the tiger she wanted to tame
Caribbean Queen
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run
I lose my cool when she steps in the room
And I get so excited just from her perfume
Electric eyes that you can't ignore
And passion burns you like never before
I was in search of a good time
Just running my game
Love was the furthest
Furthest from my mind
A couple of days after this brave crocus showed it's face to the World, we had a three centimetre snowfall. I'm not sure this harbinger of Spring will now get a chance to open up. So often, these delicate species crocuses get their hopes dashed. What's needed of course is some warm, life affirming sunlight which is a rarity at the moment. Dark grey skies aren't going to encourage this process and as we are still firmly in January, this early flower's stamens may never see the light of day.
Unquestionably one of the most amazing places I have ever seen. Las Torres Towers. Its a gruelling hike up to the base, especially with a full pack, but every single step trodden fades into the past the moment these amazing towers first come into sight.
We had gone up the night before but our hopes of a sunset were quickly dashed as the clouds rolled in. That - really, is what the weather in this place is like. Managing to win a good sunrise or sunset up here is akin to a Patagonian lottery. Our dreams weren’t high.
We left our tents around 4am the next morning and, as if it had been a silent pact, the first thing we did was leave the seclusion of the forrest we had been camping in to check the sky. STARS. We couldn’t believe it - had our luck turned?
A few hours later and our tripods were set in one of a few compositions scoped the night before. The sky behind us was beginning to turn a deep red and there was a faint hint of light cloud above the towers.
The rest will go down in the history books as being one of my all time favourite sunrise locations. The Towers of Las Torres - thank you.
Series of three. Sorry but I did not see its tail. It dashed across the path in front of me and I thought that was that. But it took pity on me and reappeared and stood and posed for just a minute. I cannot tell which it is. It has got very white paws. Can anyone help with an identification please.
… are dashed as winter returns to Chicago Monday.
Hopefully the snow prediction is wrong.
Lake Harriet
Minneapolis, Minnesota
I had a fantastic day yesterday , seeing the girls and showing them adders, then cooking together with Lyra, showing her how to cook a risotto. It's lovely to have company in the house. Then watching Arsenal beat Real Madrid, and ignoring the phone telling me about aurora red alerts. At the last minute I dashed out and saw my fourth aurora in a year, amazing. Certainly Sweet And Dandy by toots and the Maytals. Today we're off to my exhibition, then off for a meal and gig in Bristol with all my daughters. Should be another great day.
Our young Navajo guide at the lower Antelope Canyon was only 19 years old. My age really showed when he dashed across the slot canyon.
We were unexpectedly caught out in an April shower one afternoon earlier this week & Flynn got - slightly - wet. He was unimpressed. The next day was nicer though & when he saw me getting ready to go out, Flynn barked & bounced about in excitement... However, we only got as far as the front garden gate, when Flynn put the brakes on & would not move for anything. He looked quite upset but I couldn't for the life of me work out what was wrong, so eventually, we just back inside.
As I stood in the hallway, wondering whether to try & coax him out again, or give up & take my shoes off, I asked Flynn "what do you want?". Obviously, I wasn't expecting a proper answer but I got one! Flynn dashed to where his waterproof winter coat was hanging up & stood in position for me to put it on, wagging his tail & staring at me. I laughed, he couldn't have been clearer if he'd used words! Flynn clearly didn't want there to be *any* risk of getting soggy two days in a row! Soon, Flynn was properly dressed & merrily prancing up the road, on his way to the fields! He looked a tad silly bundled in a jacket to be honest - the skies were clear blue, no signs of rain clouds & it was hot but Flynn felt happier in it, so never mind!! Glad he managed to communicate his wishes!
Anyway, this pic was taken a few days later, on a dry but overcast, hazy sort of day. Flynn didn't feel the need to request his jacket thankfully! It's long been one of his favourite places but we'd not made it up to this particular field for over a month, so it was good to be back & see the changes spring has brought. Whenever we visit, I like to pause in this spot, as I love the view beyond the old gate - regardless of the time of year, or the weather, it's always pretty. Flynn knows my habits, so he was content to flop down on the grass, for a nice rest! Taken for the black & white challenge in 52WfDs.
Just revisiting a shot from way back and trying a different edit.
This was taken on the drive out to Flamborough Head Lighthouse and the storm was moving eastward on a parallel to the country road that we were on. Finally found a field entrance big enough to pull into without blocking it and dashed out into the field to try and get the shot - much to the bemusement of a couple of farm hands that were getting the crop in.
Single going steady.
It's been a while since a single class 56 graced 6J37 over the Settle - Carlisle, so despite the full dull forecast, it was worth a trip out with the spaniels. The spaniels don't care about the sun and to be honest I don't mind.
Surprisingly and naturally, the sun was out for the preceding unit, but as the grid was due, what do I get?
Given the announcement by Colas that it will reduce the use of class 56s during 2025, who knows when the next time will be.
56090 takes it steady into Hellifield Up Goods Loop with 6J37, 12.52 Carlisle Yard to Chirk.
It would immediately get the signal to exit the loop, so perhaps it was just to keep the railhead clear of rust.
Any thoughts of a regulating stop for 2Y01 to pass and a second bite of the cherry were quickly dashed.
Drove home with that lovely grid harmony in my head.
edit. signaller put 6J37 inside at Hellifield as 6K05 hadn't cleared Horrocksford Junction. Sensible move to avoid delaying 2Y01. Signaller got train out of section for 6K05 just as 6J37 ran into the loop, so set the route for Horrocksford and let it run on.
Seen while out and about today.
We had some airline points that were going to be expiring and free hotel stays that were burning a hole in our pocket, so we dashed off to Victoria, British Columbia for a couple of days. No big plans, just to 'wallow' in a place that, in Canadian terms, is a little tropical.
A gory one from my archives about 12 years ago. I was told a Stoat had caught a Rabbit & dashed off into the brambles. I knew it would come out to collect its meal, so waited out of view & out it came.
.....and a hint of cloud too!
Last night I received an aurora email alert, and I checked one of my favourite aurora websites which gives a more accurate indication of whether an aurora will be visible at my latitude. Was pleased to see a high number, so dashed outside for a trial shot in our street. A little colour was visible, but sadly, the lower part of the sky down to the horizon had a light hazy cloud layer just obscuring any colour low down. Normally, that part of the sky is filled with stars. Happy to see a little splash of red up high not being overpowered by our town's street-light glow. This was now the second aurora visible in Mount Gambier I have seen this year.
As it was a hasty shot, I did not even get out the tripod. Here, the Canon RP was just set on my front garden table propped up on my spectacle case!
On passing through Moor Critchel, a beautiful tree lined avenue I have photographed many times I noticed there were wheat fields growing along the side so I decided to go back for sunset.
My hopes of leading line photos of the trees and the side of the wheat fields were dashed somewhat as there was what looked to be a mini car rally and lots of kids hanging around halfway down the avenue. No amount of arm folding, frowning and tutting was going to make a difference and my photoshop skills are not that good so I decided to just concentrate on the fields.
I think they did me a favour the field was looking stunning and well positioned for sunset.
Surprise auroras last night/this morning at 3ish am. I grabbed my winter gear and dashed out the door at around 2:45am. It took me about 10 minutes to get to this spot, but just as I did the lights begin to become more active. With the almost full moon shining bright, the auroras really had to try hard to be seen. I think they did okay. Added bonus in the foreground was finding this windswept patterns in the snow to compliment the background
I saw this Flower moon and dashed up the road to try and get a decent shot, wish I had looked out the window 20 mins or so earlier.
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Early sunrise this morning over Mount Baker. Mt Baker is an active volcano that dominates our horizon. I dashed out the door very early this morning when I saw the beginning of a spectacular sunrise. Fort Langley British Columbia Canada
A group of kids were helping to lead baby goats around Chip-In Farm today, and this farm cat kept a nervous eye on them. I did manage to give her some pats before she dashed inside the barn.
It didn't matter I was under the weather. When I saw the sun drop and light rays begin to form along this cloud deck, I grabbed my camera and dashed out to Smith Rock to capture that brief moment when golden-hour fazes into blue-hour. Anyone who's tagged along on my Fickr page for very long knows how much I enjoy this unique Central Oregon feature and Oregon Scenic Wonder. One of the sport-climbing hot spots in North America, it's becoming a photographic hot spot also. I hope you enjoy this and other images I post of this alluring place.
Thank you for visiting and sharing this scenic wonder with me. Best to all!
Just dashed up to Yosemite with some friends a whim for a weekend of winter wonderland. We shot sunrises on 4 hours of sleep when it was -4F outside, realfeel -18...and wouldn't have given it up for anything.
I thought I'd seen it all after I shot Midwinter Night's Dream last January, but yesterday morning's color, light, fresh snow, and crepuscular rays just left me humbled and speechless.
Yeah, I had a 20-page paper due tonight and three finals in the next three days.
...so what? I will let nothing stand between me and my dreams!!
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The Muntjac Deer has established itself as a wild species in the UK. This small deer, not much bigger than a medium sized family dog originate in China but following release from Woburn Park from 1901 onwards the have established themselves in great swathes of central and southern England plus the heartland of Wales. They are deemed a pest by many, but for me, it was. areal pleasure to comer across a new mammal in the UK countryside. This particular one almost caught me by surprise as it dashed across a farmers field near Hickling Broad.
We were out and about, and spotted this lovely harbinger of spring in a location that caught the sun just right...
We had some airline points that were going to be expiring and free hotel stays that were burning a hole in our pocket, so we dashed off to Victoria, British Columbia for a couple of days. No big plans, just to 'wallow' in a place that, in Canadian terms, is a little tropical.
Lens test day three. Went to The Grove at lunch hour and saw this guinea fowl wandering around bravely in my presence but quickly dashed away…
Train #14 was a Tacoma to Chicago racks and stack train back in the BN days. Back in the 90s this train handled a lot of intermodal traffic across the northern Transcon with many intermediate stops. In 1997 the BNSF symbol became VTACCHC. Back in 1995, a dog breakfast consist dashed through the snow at East Dubuque on the Aurora Sub. Thank goodness that GP9 was added, probably keeping the train moving! :-)
Scanned slide on 3-05-95.
A glorious winter afternoon today. Glad I dashed out for an impromptu shoot at the lake as the sun was setting. Glad also to get some camera time finally!
We climbed Wolfscote Hill in blizzard. Quick sandwiches sheltered behind summit wall then dashed down to cafe in Hartington. Strong winds and blowing snow made photography challenging and it was very much “click click click - let’s go”
I have to say, it's views like this that remind me of what I love about where I live....and this is just a few minutes' walk from home. The light was beautiful last night and I REALLY regretted having got changed from work and dashed out so quickly that I didn't think to take my Nikon, everywhere I looked would have made the perfect golden light/beachy photo. So this is snapped on my Iphone 6 but not bad from afar :-).
On a cold, cloudy and misty day in the middle of October, the sun likes to tease us, occasionally with breakthroughs, instilling hope, of a clearing to come. These hopes are usually dashed but I love the drama, and would go to the Enchantments again and again to experience it!
A loaded ethanol train is seen cruising through Amsterdam doing all of 50 mph, with Citirail ES44AC 1515 leading CN C40-8M 2400. Unfortunately, hopes of chasing this nice consist down the River Line were dashed when CSX took the recrew off the train at Selkirk, and sent them on a westbound instead, leaving this tied down in the yard.
Somehow this image had slipped through the net, I'd totally forgotten about it along with another one from in the hills I found at the same time.
I hadn't intended to shoot the hut on this trip as I've been trying to concentrate more on shooting new or less shot locations and far less of the classic 'done to death' spots.. but coming past here this evening the light was just fantastic and nice clouds to boot, so why wouldn't I shoot it...? was never gonna happen... The thing about Scotland is it can be very easy to stop literally everywhere that you see something good, and you don't end up getting anywhere..
I've shot this from loads of angles before, including this one, in pouring rain, thick cloud, freezing fog, and latterly a full on blizzard, so to see the scene like this for me made a refreshing change and another one to add to the collection of images from here, which I have to say is one of my favourite spots in the entire of the UK.
Talking to a guy in Glencoe he has actually been into the hut, apparently it isn't as nice on the inside as the outside would suggest... rather than have my vision dashed, I prefer to keep my own imagined vision of an elegant leather sofa, a roaring fire, and a good bottle of malt.
Have a look at the difference in the one shot in Winter - www.flickr.com/photos/pete37038/38278980432/in/dateposted/
Durdle door has to be one of the most iconic photography locations along the Jurassic coast & this was only my second ever visit.
We were along the coast at Lulworth cove when the sky started to glow with sunset light, so we dashed back to this spot & ran from the car park ... just in time to catch the end of the sunset light on the horizon.
Kase Polariser - 0.9M & 0.6S ND grads
'Da Shed ...
in my Canvassy Series; Pic # 12 ...
Taken Oct 14, 2017
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If anyone saw the Dr. Phil show last week re "how to tell if your man is a cheater," you'll understand why I dashed out to Riis Park looking for nude men. Now, nude sunbathing is permitted on the northern end of this Atlantic Ocean beach, and with the temperature reaching a high of 68 degrees, I figured I find a few hearty men, but all I found was this clock...... sigh.
I changed room today, and got this view from my window. I literally dashed from the bus terminal station to my hotel to catch the sunset.
A rare break in the clouds provided golden sunlight which lit up the landscape.
Moments later a hail storm broke and I dashed for the shelter of my nearby car.
Sorry I have been less active around here than is usual, but real life has been occupying my time at the moment. It is nothing major........just lots of little things all happening at once.
You know that time when everything electrical or mechanical in the house seems to stop working, and to stop working at the most inconvenient time.......well I am deep into that phase *humph*
I really hope to have more free time to photograph dolls very soon. But I dashed outside and took a photo of Hetty in the autumn light this morning so that I at least could post something to Flickr.
I hope you are all well and Happy Sunday!