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Ponte Miguel Torga, uma obra de engenharia significativa que liga Peso da Régua à margem oposta do rio Douro, concluída em 1997. Com uma extensão de 900 metros e uma altura de 90 metros, esta ponte rodoviária é parte do viaduto da autoestrada A24, projetada pelo engenheiro Armando Rito. Destaca-se pela sua forma curvilínea e pela integração harmoniosa na paisagem dos socalcos vinhateiros, considerados Património Mundial da UNESCO desde 2001. Esta região vitícola, conhecida pela produção do Vinho do Porto, é caracterizada por socalcos construídos ao longo dos séculos para maximizar o cultivo em terreno montanhoso. A ponte, que homenageia o escritor Miguel Torga, desempenha um papel crucial na mobilidade e conectividade da região, cruzando um território de difícil acesso até ao século XX. Em 1997, recebeu o Prémio de Engenharia da I Bienal Ibero-Americana de Engenharia e Arquitetura pela sua inovação e dificuldade tecnológica.
A clever photograph taken August 26, 1967, during rollout of the Apollo 4/SA-501 launch vehicle.
Note the repainted & noticeably whiter “t-shaped” area extending upward/outward from the ‘vertical’ black roll pattern stripe between the “USA” lettering of the S-IC (first) stage.
Excellent reading regarding the aforementioned, along with a lot of other wonderful content at Wes Oleszewski’s delightful website:
gwsbooks.blogspot.com/2015/04/saturn-vs-vanishing-stripes...
Credit: Wes Oleszewski/”Growing Up With Spaceflight” website
Zou De Hef de mooiste brug van Nederland kunnen zijn? Overdag is de brug al mooi, maar 's avonds, wanneer het prachtige stuk industrieel erfgoed wordt verlicht door de nieuwe LED lichtinstallatie, is de brug pas écht een feest voor het oog. Helemaal met een enorme plas ernaast, met mooie reflecties.
Heffy
This bridge, called De Hef, is one of the most beautiful bridges in the Netherlands, in my opinion. During the day it's already very pretty, but at night, illuminated by its new LED lighting installation, it's truly a sight to behold. And when there's also a huge puddle next to the bridge, offering nice reflections, the party can begin.
During our voyage on the ColorLine from Kiel, Germany to Oslo, Norway, we were enthralled by the magnificent Great Belt Bridge as we sailed beneath it. Stretching across the Great Belt strait, this engineering marvel seamlessly connects the Danish islands of Zealand and Funen. As one of the world's longest suspension bridges, with a remarkable length of approximately 18.2 kilometers, the Great Belt Bridge stands as a testament to intricate design and precise engineering. Onboard the ship, we joined fellow travelers in capturing this awe-inspiring sight, as they excitedly snapped pictures of the bridge's immense size and remarkable structure - Great Belt Strait, Denmark.
“LRV-2 Deploy from LM Simulator using FLT no. 3 SSE. REF. no. Boeing 1-4081.”
What’s SSE you ask? Even if you didn’t:
“1.9. SPACE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (SSE)
The Space Support Equipment (SSE) consists of two basic subsystems of hardware, the structural support subsystem and the deployment hardware subsystem. The function of the structural support subsystem is to structurally support the LRV in the LM during launch boost, earth-lunar transit and landing. The function of the deployment hardware subsystems is to deploy the LRV from the LM to the lunar surface after landing.”
Above per/at:
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/LRV_OpsNAS8-25145Pt1.pdf
Credit: ALSJ website
And, based on the above, one can deduce that - despite being MSFC issued - the photograph was taken at the Boeing Company’s Kent, WA facility, prior to shipment to KSC. That’s the only place the SSE associated with “FLT no. 3”, aka LRV-3/Apollo 17, would be “externally/pre-installation” available
Also, check out the deformed front left wheel…damn…along with the cool shadow cast by the left rear wheel on the wall/partition. A great visual demonstrating its ingenious “transparent” mesh design. Finally, the sequence of previous? LRV deployment photos posted, visible on the far left. Now, if I could only identify the Great American in the image.
This photo is composed from three sets of five stack focus images stitched together into a macro panorama. Fifteen shots - one for each jewel in the watch.
À Dinan, deux époques se superposent au-dessus de la Rance : le vieux pont médiéval en pierre, couvert de mousse et chargé d’histoire, et le viaduc monumental du XIXe siècle, témoignage de la modernité ferroviaire. Entre les deux, le reflet de l’eau renforce le contraste entre passé et présent. Cette photo illustre à la perfection ce qui fait le charme de Dinan : une cité bretonne suspendue entre mémoire médiévale et héritage industriel, où chaque pierre raconte une histoire.
I captured this scene of the Adur Viaduct (aka the Shoreham Flyover) near Shoreham, West Sussex, UK, on a changeable day. I walked around under the viaduct for a while until I found two opposing slip roads arcing away from each other.
Architectural Elegance gazing up into the geometric grandeur of Tokyo Station's restored dome. A symphony of radial beams, ornate moldings, and classical windows converge towards the central skylight. This monochrome capture emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the timeless craftsmanship of early 20th-century design
Northern Ireland Railways General Motors class 111, 8112, makes its epic trip down from York Road depot to Dublin Connolly, seen above passing Clontarf Road Dart Station.
Northern Ireland Railways are attending the upcoming CIE Inchicore open day on Saturday 7th May 2022, celebrating the Iarnród Éireann Inchicore 175th Anniversary.
NIR are also sending down a modern 3 car CAF set.
The gears, brushed metal, and jewels shown here in this intricate mechanical marvel is from a dime-sized women's Swiss Bulova watch.
O submarino-museu Barracuda, atracado em Cacilhas, Almada, é um exemplar da classe Albacora que serviu a Marinha Portuguesa de 1968 a 2010, completando mais de 300 missões e percorrendo cerca de 800 milhas náuticas. O seu painel de controlo, acessível ao público, integra válvulas e comandos essenciais para a gestão manual dos sistemas críticos, como a imersão e emersão, garantindo a segurança durante operações subaquáticas no Atlântico. No interior, destaca-se a sala de comando, onde a tripulação de 55 elementos geria a navegação, com instrumentos que permitiam o controlo de profundidade e direção, além de monitorização vital através de indicadores analógicos para pressão, velocidade e posição. Este espaço técnico oferece aos visitantes uma visão única da rotina e da engenharia a bordo de um submarino histórico, refletindo o funcionamento autónomo da embarcação ao longo das suas quatro décadas de serviço.
The Barracuda submarine museum, docked in Cacilhas, Almada, is an example of the Albacora class that served the Portuguese Navy from 1968 to 2010, completing more than 300 missions and traveling around 800 nautical miles. Its control panel, accessible to the public, includes valves and controls essential for the manual management of critical systems, such as immersion and emergence, ensuring safety during underwater operations in the Atlantic. Inside, the command room stands out, where the 55-member crew managed navigation, with instruments that allowed depth and direction control, as well as vital monitoring through analog indicators for pressure, speed, and position. This technical space offers visitors a unique insight into the routine and engineering aboard a historic submarine, reflecting the vessel's autonomous operation throughout its four decades of service.
This is a thirty-six shot focus stacked image. Still refining this process, but fascinated by the machinery in these mechanical devices.
I captured this photograph on a visit to the sound mirrors at Dungeness, Kent, UK. I like how this abstract shot captures the intricate textures of the aged material and shows the engineered curvature against a soft, natural light.
The Dungeness sound mirrors, remnants of an early acoustic defence system designed to alert against enemy aircraft, now stand as silent testaments to pre-WWII ingenuity. More details available on the official RSPB website at www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/dungeness.
This photo consists of thirty separate focus stacked images of a woman's Swiss watch sitting on a reflective, black sheet of acrylic.
Introducing the Punakha Suspension Bridge, a renowned landmark near the Punakha Dzong in Bhutan. Spanning the Mo Chhu River, this impressive bridge connects Punakha town with the revered dzong. With a length of over 160 meters, it stands as one of the longest suspension bridges in Bhutan. As I captured this photo, I marveled at the bridge's sturdy design, picturesque setting, and the serene river flowing beneath it - Punakha Suspension Bridge, Punakha, Bhutan
Whatever one thinks about oil exploration on the North Slope of Alaska, the Alaska Pipeline is surely one of the engineering marvels of the 20th century.
According to Wikipedia, "The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) includes the trans-Alaska crude-oil pipeline, 12 pump stations, several hundred miles of feeder pipelines, and the Valdez Marine Terminal. TAPS is one of the world's largest pipeline systems. It is commonly called the Alaska pipeline, trans-Alaska pipeline, or Alyeska pipeline, (or the pipeline as referred to in Alaska), but those terms technically apply only to the 800 miles (1,287 km) of the pipeline with the diameter of 48 inches (122 cm) that conveys oil from Prudhoe Bay, to Valdez, Alaska. The crude oil pipeline is privately owned by the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company.
This view is looking north on an otherwise wet and muddy day north of the Arctic Circle. The scarred strip to the west of the highway is where crews had buried a fiber optic cable (cables?) paralleling the entire length of the highway, presumably extending to Deadhorse (Prudhoe Bay).
Captured earlier this year while on a visit to Scotland and certainly one I wanted to capture for sometime...
This was late into Blue Hour and a 3 stop Kase filter was used.
Certainly strange things happen around the bridge at night including a Parrot that was stuck in a tree...
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Industrial scene featuring towering refinery structures and steel platforms rising against a turbulent sky.
Beneath the bright Arctic sky, the Saltstraumen tidal current twists and turns with timeless force, carving whirlpools and eddies that mesmerize travelers and locals alike. Spanning this mighty natural wonder stands the Saltstraumbrua, a bridge connecting more than land—it links stories of fishermen, traders, and wanderers who for centuries have crossed these waters.
Saltstraumen is often called the world’s strongest tidal current, where up to 400 million cubic meters of seawater rush through the narrow strait every six hours. The shifting tides have shaped both landscape and livelihoods, offering abundant fishing grounds and a living reminder of the raw power of nature.
Here, history flows with the current: Viking boats once braved these waters, their presence echoing in the eternal rhythm of sea and stone.
Fun fact: Saltstraumen is so powerful that its whirlpools can reach up to 10 meters in diameter and 5 meters deep—strong enough to pull down small boats if they dare venture too close.
Meanwhile, where all that power comes from....
The engine room of a former London MCW Metrobus with a Gardner 6LXB engine coupled to a Voith D851.3 3-speed automatic gearbox.
London Transport
M394 / GYE394W
During our voyage on the ColorLine from Kiel, Germany to Oslo, Norway, we were enthralled by the magnificent Great Belt Bridge as we sailed beneath it. Stretching across the Great Belt strait, this engineering marvel seamlessly connects the Danish islands of Zealand and Funen. As one of the world's longest suspension bridges, with a remarkable length of approximately 18.2 kilometers, the Great Belt Bridge stands as a testament to intricate design and precise engineering. Onboard the ship, we joined fellow travelers in capturing this awe-inspiring sight, as they excitedly snapped pictures of the bridge's immense size and remarkable structure - Great Belt Strait, Denmark.
El primer cop que vaig anar a Holanda, anant per l'autopista vaig veure el pal d'un veler que passava per sobre nostre, em va costar un moment entendre que passava, però després d'estar uns dies per allà veus que no és estrany. És un país ple de canals d'aigua per tot arreu, no sé que és primer si la carretera o el canal, però sigui com sigui, fan uns ponts per als canals d'aigua i la carretera per sota, és molt curiós de veure.
Tenia clar que quan tornés voldria mirar de fer alguna foto, i en aquest cas amb el dron ho tenia fàcil per poder mostrar-ho des d'un punt de vista interessant, a més just quan estava fent les fotos vaig tenir la sort que passés un vaixell.
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This is my first attempt at a focus stack. I am using Helicon Software and a Cognisys StackShot, but I was not able to automate this.
Goliath. visually explores the theme of scale, emphasizing the contrast between the immense size of urban architecture and the relative smallness of individual human experience within these spaces. It is a study in contrasts: solidity and void, opacity and transparency, enormity and minutiae. Goliath. ultimately raises questions about the individual's place in the architectural colossus of the urban landscape.
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George Washington Bridge | NJ/NY | USA
A double-decked suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River, connecting Washington Heights, NY to Fort Lee, NJ.
It's near the sites of Fort Washington (in New York) and Fort Lee (in New Jersey), which were fortified positions used by General George Washington and his American forces as they attempted to deter the occupation of New York City in 1776 during the American Revolutionary War.
Construction on the bridge began in October 1927 as a project of the Port of New York Authority. When construction started, the estimated cost of the bridge was $75,000,000.
The bridge was dedicated on October 24, 1931, and opened to traffic the following day. The George Washington Bridge, with a span of 4,760 feet (1,450 m) in total – including a main span of 3,500 feet (1,100 m) – was the longest main bridge span in the world at the time, at nearly double the 1,850 feet (560 m) of the previous record holder, the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit. It held this title until the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937.
From September 9, to 13, 2013, dedicated toll lanes for one of the Fort Lee entrances to the bridge's upper level were reduced from 3 to 1 lane without notification to local government officials and emergency responders on orders from aides and appointees of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a Republican, causing a political controversy. This controversy later became known as "Bridgegate".
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I photographed the Memorial Bridge in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, which connects Portsmouth to Kittery, Maine. Built in 1923 and renovated in 2013, the bridge is a tribute to engineering brilliance and historical preservation. Its lift mechanism, designed to allow ships to traverse the Piscataqua River, showcases a perfect blend of form and function.
The striking industrial design of the bridge, with its complex network of steel beams and chains, creates a captivating visual against the serene waters below. This structure is not just a means of transportation but a living testament to the ingenuity of the past century.
Portsmouth's rich history and picturesque landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for such architectural marvels. Exploring the waterfront area reveals the deep connection between the town's historic roots and vibrant present.
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In General Electric we thrust.
After an amazing flight down from Frankfurt to Palma, due to remote parking with no airbridge gates suitable for the Queen, a quick walkaround the tarmac thanks to patient ground handling crew.
The giant General Electric GEnx-2B67 engine, usually fitted to both the Boeing 747-800 & 787.
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The Boeing 747 flight from Frankfurt :
LH 1158 - Frankfurt Airport (FRA) 12:35 - Palma De Mallorca (PMI) 14:40 - 02h05m
LH 1159 - Palma De Mallorca (PMI) 16:10 - Frankfurt Airport (FRA) 18:30 - 02h20m
** this flight had an extra touch of excitement as Lufthansa's Boeing 747 in retro livery did the honours - D-ABYT **
The Munich Airbus A350-900 flight :
LH 1796 - Munich Airport (MUC) 10:50 - Palma De Mallorca (PMI) 13:00 - 02h10m
LH 1797 - Palma De Mallorca (PMI) 14:30 - Munich Airport (MUC) 16:36 - 02h05m
these flights were operated by D-AIXL.
Caesarea Caesarea Maritima, Caesarea Palaestinae or Caesarea Stratonis, was an ancient and medieval port city on the coast of the eastern Mediterranean, and later a small fishing village. It was the capital of Roman Judaea, Syria Palaestina and Palaestina Prima, successively, for a period of c. 650 years and a major intellectual hub of the Mediterranean. Today, the site is part of the Caesarea National Park, on the western edge of the Sharon plain in Israel.
The site was first settled in the 4th century BCE as a Phoenician colony and trading village known as Straton's Tower after the ruler of Sidon. It was enlarged in the 1st century BCE under Hasmonean rule, becoming a Jewish village;[6] and in 63 BCE, when the Roman Republic annexed the region, it was declared an autonomous city. It was then significantly enlarged in the Roman period by the Judaean client King Herod the Great, who established a harbour and dedicated the town and its port to Caesar Augustus as Caesarea.
Constructed largely during the reign of King Herod the Great (37 – 4 BC), the aqueduct was a monumental undertaking that required immense resources and manpower. The exact date of completion is unknown, but the Jewish-Roman historian Flavius Josephus wrote that it was built along with Caesarea‘s harbor and other major public works in the late 1st century BC
The aqueduct originated at the springs of Shuni near Mount Carmel and stretched over 23 kilometers (14 miles) to Caesarea. Along its course, the conduit alternated between subterranean channels and elevated archways that crossed valleys and other low-lying areas. The Romans built the aqueduct using local kurkar stone, a type of limestone, cut into precise blocks and fitted tightly together without mortar. A special waterproof cement made from volcanic ash and lime was used to seal the joints and channel interiors.
Whatever one thinks about oil exploration on the North Slope of Alaska, the Alaska Pipeline is surely one of the engineering marvels of the 20th century. Much of it is built above ground on earthquake-proof supports like those that can be seen here.
According to Wikipedia, "The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) includes the trans-Alaska crude-oil pipeline, 12 pump stations, several hundred miles of feeder pipelines, and the Valdez Marine Terminal. TAPS is one of the world's largest pipeline systems. It is commonly called the Alaska pipeline, trans-Alaska pipeline, or Alyeska pipeline, (or the pipeline as referred to in Alaska), but those terms technically apply only to the 800 miles (1,287 km) of the pipeline with the diameter of 48 inches (122 cm) that conveys oil from Prudhoe Bay, to Valdez, Alaska. The crude oil pipeline is privately owned by the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company…From Pump Station 1 it takes an average of 11.9 days for oil to travel the entire length of the pipeline to Valdez, a speed of 3.7 miles per hour (6.0 km/h)."