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No tricks ... exactly as seen by the camera ... water drops and all. Shot less than thirty minutes ago. It does snow in England ...
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Week 20
(Teleidoscope - Week #17 "Mythology")
So I said a couple weeks back that I had created a couple images for a Theory of Knowlegde project that describe language through the medium of music and tie those interpretations of the songs to a visual aid. I choose to display my own pictures, with the songs that inspired them. I loved being able to show my pictures and add the soundtrack to it while looking at them, but my favorite part was seeing others share their favorite songs and they're personal connection with each song.
This image was based on my good friend Serena's project :) Serena is one of the most original, open minded, free spirited, wanderlust filled, artistic, and just plain whimsical people I know. Her music project reflected exactly that, with her description and interpretation of the song "Float On" by Modest Mouse being my favorite. She said it reminded her of jellyfish, and how they just float along and let the water push them without care. The song reminds her that in tough times, everything will be ok and we'll continue to float on. I've included her music choices below :)
Frederic Chopin - Nocturne In E Flat Major, Op.9 No.2
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I also chose to do this image for the Teleidescope theme of "Mythology" because Medusa is another word for jellyfish, and they are scientifically catigorized in the Subphylum Medusozoa :)
I stumbled upon this spot while driving home after a long day of shooting. And this is exactly what it looked like.
Exactly 40 years ago today the final scheduled Deltic hauled train into the Cross is seen after the crowds had gone home, surrounded by the usurpers and trolleys loaded with mail. On arrival back at Finsbury Park depot, it's spiritual home, the depot trademark white window surrounds were reapplied before working the final tour on 2 January.
Exactly 10 years ago:
Vor genau 10 Jahren:
Phalaropus lobatus
Red-necked Phalarope
Odinshühnchen
Odinshane
On the shore of a small tundra pond
Am Ufer eines kleinen Tundrateichs
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Exactly the same location and likely the same male tawny owl that I was lucky to photograph back in 2013 and again in 2014. Since then he's lost one eye but remains in great condition - amazing when you consider how dependent for survival an owl must be upon its eyesight.
I have been told he's survived for at least two years with only one eye, and even more impressive is that he became a proud father of two successfully fledged owlets once again this year. Hopefully he'll continue to thrive for many more years to come.
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Exactly 3 years ago, I designed the Ares starfighter on LDD, and I always wanted to build it one day. That day has come, and I'm very happy with the result!!
Uploaded exactly 12 years ago to the day since the photo was taken.
Taken from the, castle wall,
Vale Canada, Sines, Setúbal
King Peter I of Portugal ordered its construction in the 14th century to protect Sines from potential invasions along the southwestern coast.
Like Setúbal, but contrary to what happened in Santiago do Cacém or Palmela, the castle was constructed to defend the wealth of the local merchants, indicating a new economic and social order, with the ascension of the bourgeoisie
The Frogmore Cotton Gin (previously known as the Piazza Gin Building) is a two-story frame building constructed sometime before about 1880 (due to the use of square nails), but its exact date cannot be determined. The present equipment is later than the building, but it is impossible to know exactly when it was manufactured and installed. Much of it bears patent dates of 1883 and 1884. The Munger double box press has to have been made and installed after 1890, because it has Birmingham stamped on it, and the company did not open a plant in that city until 1890.
Representing a major technological innovation called "system ginning," the Piazza gin was state-of-the-art for its period. Cotton was sucked from wagons via a circular tin duct into a wooden Munger separator which is high above the surrounding machinery. The suction process was actuated by a fan within the duct system which was powered from the drive shaft on the lower floor. Cotton was being transported through the flow of air, and the purpose of the separator was to remove the excess air and force the cotton into the separator's hopper-like bottom. The cotton fed from the bottom of the separator into a two-tier system of conveyor belts with a wooden housing. The belts swept the cotton along into a pair of Gullett gin stands. The conveyor mechanism made it possible to regulate the amount of cotton going into each stand. Each stand is fabricated of magnolia wood and iron and is a two-stage boxy affair. The upper portion, or feeder, encases a large wooden roller featuring rows of iron spikes. These removed leaves and other foreign objects from the cotton and forced it into the ginning mechanism below. Here a series of circular saw blades with iron ribs between removed the seeds. The teeth of the saw blades literally tore shreds of cotton away from the seeds. The seeds then fell to the floor. The seedless cotton, now called lint, was forced from the two gin stands into a pair of tin battery condensers. The condensers are essentially large ducts that channel the cotton to the baling stage which was centered around a pair of deep wooden boxes mounted on a circular platform set at one end of the gin house. The platform is set flush with the ginning floor and is supported by a central iron post which allows it to rotate. It is almost as wide as the building, and when stationary, one large cotton box is on each side of the building. The box on the south side was fed lint from the condenser via a special feeder known as a tamper which "tamped" the cotton into the box. When the box was full, the platform was rotated 180 degrees, which brought the filled box on top of a screw thread press located in the floor below. It also brought the empty box from the other side of the gin underneath the tamper, for the filling process to begin again. The lint in each successive box was compressed upward into a normal size bale, which once complete, was released from the box using latches. The press was powered from the drive shaft on the ground floor, while the platform itself was rotated manually. A signature feature of the gin building is a pair of large rooftop ventilators (seen painted in red in the photograph above) which extend several feet above the roofline. These functioned to release exhaust from the separator and the tamper.
The Piazza Gin had been abandoned for years in its former location and was moved in 1997 from Rodney, Mississippi to its present location (seen above) on the Frogmore Cotton Plantation. The new setting is historically appropriate because Frogmore is a historic cotton plantation which once had a similar gin. The second floor of the gin building and the ginning/pressing equipment were moved intact. The roof had to be removed for the move, and the first floor structure was removed due to severe deterioration. Its drive shaft was removed intact, as were the steam engine and gristmill. Once on site, the roof and first floor were rebuilt, the drive shaft put back in place, and the steam engine and gristmill positioned where they had been originally.
Early gins are so rare, virtually non-existent, because continuing technological improvements rendered them obsolete. The Piazza cotton gin is of regional significance within the South as an extremely rare surviving historic cotton gin. More specifically, as an example of "system ginning," it represents the remarkable technological improvements made in cotton ginning in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Because of its rarity and significance, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on January 27, 1999. All of the information above, and much more, was found on the original documents submitted for listing consideration and can be viewed here:
npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/AssetDetail/d3e38ded-d69a-4bae-835...
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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I know exactly which day I made this photograph. All I have to do is scroll back through my walking app and look for the day I walked 17 miles around London. It was the most ground I covered on any of the days of my trip, including all the hiking I did in the Faroe Islands, and was the furthest I had walked since a trip to Glacier National Park the previous fall. I walk a lot, but I don't often walk this a lot. But I really wanted to get my fill of London and the weather on this particular day was so beautiful. I took this sunset walk along the Thames and ended up coming back a couple hours later and doing a nighttime walk along it as well. I think I walked from the Tower Bridge to The Eye and back, twice, with detours off each side of the river. By foot is one of my favorite ways to see a city. There is little like wandering the streets of a new city. Yeah, you can find lists of places to hit, map those out with mass transit and efficiently cover the planned ground quite readily. But I still prefer my wandering. I never quite know where I am going to end up and when, but it so often seems to be just the right combination when I do.
I will say that this was probably the lightest I have done a walk of this length. I had only my small backpack with me that had my Hasselblad and Zero Image pinhole in it. There is definitely a difference between doing 15-17 miles with 20 pounds of camera equipment versus doing it with 5 pounds. And I have to admit that as I get just a bit older my back and shoulders appreciate the acknowledgement of that difference.
Hasselblad 500C/M
Kodak Portra 160
Exactly one year ago, my lovely wife Marilyn and I were wandering the streets of Paris. Before Paris, we had spent time in Windsor and London, England. These are treasured moments for both of us because you never know what curves life will throw at you. Marilyn has lupus, an autoimmune disease, and for 30 years she has been symptom free. Lupus has reared up in her life recently, which resulted in hospitalization. She is home now receiving treatment that hopefully will push the disease back.
For the next little bit of time I will be off and on Flickr. Thank you so very much to all my Flickr friends for all your comments and favs. Looking forward to sharing and seeing everyone’s fabulous images in the days ahead. Best wishes to you all.
I know it isn’t exactly the same but that’s what I wanted to do something that just kinda reminded me of it ☺️
La Petite Vie - Casa - Cristina
La Petite Vie - Mexique - Campeche - Backdrop 02
MINIMAL - Vintage Car
Apple Fall - Euphoria Cactus
Apple Fall - Easel w/ Drawing Mount
Apple Fall - Artist Supply Cart
Apple Fall - Juniper Hedge - Seasonal
West Village Theodore Rug - Mudcloth
Brocante. Beach Cruiser Gacha / Silver
Nutmeg. Memories of Summer Hammock
Nutmeg. Seaside Calm Beach Chair w/Towel
Dahlia - Nohea - Parasol - Plain
Dahlia - Bryant - Lamp Post - NATURAL
.:revival:. sisal rug
Dust Bunny . Summer Picnic . Ukele Classic
[Cinoe] Acoustic Night - Beer Bottle
(Fundati) Tropical Palm VII
*alirium* Dwarf Forest
Skye Sandy Beach
Up there on the hill, you can see three of my Russian hikemates. I don't know if hikemates is a word or not, but I kinda like it. Anyhoo, these were some serious hikers… I wasn't exactly out of shape, but they made me feel like it. And there was this one guy, Yuri. I'm not sure I ever saw him eat. Well, unless you count drinking cognac as “eating.”
- Trey Ratcliff
Click here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.
well...not exactly self sufficient, but it's a good start.
Last year we has six peas in total....I was heavily pregnant at this point last year and never took the plant out of it's original pot...it tried!
Shot this exactly a month ago, right about the time when falls colors started to bloom in Aspen, Colorado. The very famous - Maroon Bells at Maroon lake. Crowded with hundreds of photographers (no exaggeration, literally 300+), I managed to get a decent composition next to a young couple who were generous to make some space for me and my tripod.
Backstory: With all the hotel prices skyrocketing near Aspen for the weekend of Sept 24th (per night over $350), Khushboo and I did a compromise and managed to get a hotel about 2:15 hours away from Aspen. Sunrise was accounted at 7:24 am but Civil twilight for 6:59 am. It snowed that night (Yay, first snow in Aspen), so we knew road conditions may not be ideal and would have to account for some extra time. As a result, we woke up at 3 am and hit the road by 3:45 am. As it turns out we reached Maroon lake by 6:15 am, only to find a jammed up parking situation. With things clearing up, we rushed to the location just to find it swamped with photographers as ants would swamp on a drop of honey. Fortunately, a young couple allowed to lay my tripod near their setup and flexibility of my 16-35mm lens, helped me capture the first light falling on the Maroon Bells.
Exactly 6 years later, I swapped my Nikon 200 - 500mm f/5.6 lens with a lightweight 500mm f/5.6 PF (Phase Fresnel)
The obvious advantage of the 500 PF is weight savings as well as smaller size for better handling.Time will tell with the photo quality whether it is worth the wait or not.
Due to my background as a black and white analog photojournalist, I keep abreast of technology changes. Every new model or technical change needs time.
While writing these lines, my first digital camera experience 20 years ago is from the days of Nikon D100, today Advantages of mirrorless cameras 45.7- megapixels shoot with the full-frame the new flagship camera Nikon Z9.
This is an incredible technological advance. I have been using Nikon D850 for about 1.5 years. It is a professional level, 45.7 megapixel, full-frame workhorse.
How long will the Nikon D850 hold this position as a DSLR, it already has a question mark. Nikon rumors are swirling at the moment to give us an idea of where the brand will go next?
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Lens - With Nikon TC 14E II hand held - Monopod and SPORT VR on. Aperture is f8 and full length. All my images have been converted from RAW to JPEG.
I started using Monopod on long walks. Here is my Carbon Monopod details : Really Right Stuff MH-01 Monopod Head with Standard Lever - Release Clamp - Nikon 500mm f5.6E PF ED VR AF-S Lens, fitted Really Right Stuff LCF-11 Replacement Foot and Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 4S Carbon Monopod.
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Your heart speaks what exactly,
on this day?
and your mind, may inquire further,
later this year
for wherever time takes us
up or downstream
we continue afloat as best we can
for annual lessons we hope to redeem
who cares to join the passing years
that choice isn't ours
all these petulant days mount up
you and I know through the hours
emotions are forever raven
compared with the shy tide of laughter
somewhere, a resonant voice
touches the heart it looks after
by anglia24
10h30: 01/01/2008
© 2008anglia24
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Exactly one year ago I went with Dave Zuuring to Terschelling. We ended a nice day here at the "Drenkelingenhuisje" on the beach. It felt as if we were at the end of the world looking into the unknown. I tried to capture that with this image. The special drinks and food we had with us made it complete. Looking forward to go back one time.
Exactly 10 years ago:
Vor genau 10 Jahren:
Calidris ptilocnemis
Rock Sandpiper
Beringstrandläufer
Beringsryle
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Exactly the way I found it - Plastic Quik Trip cup distracts from the geometric designed wood platform in the downtown park at Douglas and the Arkansas river, Wichita, Kansas. (2016)
They lied to us...for decades - all the developers and manufacturers of plastic - truth only coming out recently. I thought banning straws was dumb until I found out about all the microplastics in bottled water, in our food supply that we are consuming and making us sick... I am suffering from fatty tumors growing all over my body - one of the many side effects of toxic consumption being studied...
Exactly what made Wiffs, Rob and Me climb the highest peak of South Wales on the hottest day of the year so far, I do not know, just seemed like a good idea. Those two blamed each other. I was woefully unprepared, I didn't pack anywhere near enough fluids and far too much gear. Well you lives and learns eh?
First we went to Llyn Cwm Llwch and I was already suffering quite badly with blisters. Rob and Wiffs then decided to go "Upstairs" for the sunset but at one point I didn't think I could make it, the blisters were (and still are) killing me. The other two got to the summit of Corn Du and I was on the verge of giving up but there was no way I was going to miss this. The mist was starting to form between the hills below and the sky was turning some crazy colours.
Then the temperature dropped, the wind started whistling and the sweat on our shirts dropped the temperature and fast, Rob was visibly shivering at one point, time for the descent. Worth it? I hope so!
Joshua Tree National Park is such a cool location to visit. With its unusual rock formations and Dr. Seuss trees there is no end to the photographic possibilities. This is a shot of what is known as Balanced Rock I believe. When I first learned of this place I thought it was so unique but also knew I had to see it in person and shoot it. So we rushed out to the area and scrambled to find the spot just in time for sunset. What you see here is exactly the image I had in mind while traveling to its location. Unfortunately, while I did time the shoot for sunset, the sky was not as dramatic as I had hoped, so I have used a little artistic license to create my ideal scene. This would look great printed on acrylic or metal 😉
"Moses did exactly what Adonai had ordered. He raised the staff and, in the sight of Pharaoh and his servants, struck the water in the river; and all the water in the river was turned into blood." —Exodus 7:20
Built this for the ABS Builder Challenge. The seed element this round is that black fan.
If Au Cheval is "on a horse" - as in, the practice of putting fried egg on top, then small cheval is what exactly? A small horse - but where's the egg?
Get to know the "major heat"
"major heat" is the 12th solar term. It begins when the Sun reaches the celestial longitude of 120° and ends when it reaches the longitude of 135°. It more often refers in particular to the day when the Sun is exactly at the celestial longitude of 120°. In the Gregorian calendar, it usually begins around 22 July (23 July Chinese lunisolar calendar time) and ends around 7 August. Being the last solar term in the summer, it also marks that the scorching heat has reached its peak.
The Great Heat usually coincides with the "Sanfu", or the "dog days of summer", which lasts 40 days from mid-July to the end of August. Despite the hot weather, the period is also when the rain is most frequent and the crops grow fastest.
Floods or drought are among the most commonly seen natural disasters during the period. Therefore farmers are advised to harvest the early rice along, so as to secure the timely planting of the late rice. Irrigation of crops at this time is also important for preventing droughts and guaranteeing the harvest in the autumn.
However, signs of autumn also are intertwined with the hot days. In The Book of Rites (Li Ji in Chinese), one of the classic works of Confucianism written in the Zhou Dynasty (1046 B.C.-256 B.C.), the "major heat" was divided into three pentads, with the last one marked by "frequent rains", which, according to the ancient Chinese, will wash away the heat and bring in the cool air of autumn.
What to eat during the "major heat"
In east China's Shandong Province, residents like to enjoy a bowl of mutton soup, with spices, vinegar and garlic added to it. They believe the sweat from eating the hot food will bring out harmful elements accumulated in the bodies. Rich in glucose and vitamins, litchi is not only nutritious, but is also a good choice to help relieve the heat of the summer.
Ancient Chinese also celebrated the "major heat" with different activities, such as praying for health and wealth and playing cricket. Today, people are advised to stay inside instead of doing fierce sports.
Taken on November 30, 2018 in Huanghuagang Memorial Park,Guangzhou, China.
Exactly a week ago today, a good friend of mine asked me to go and sing at his mother's Funeral in San Jose. What a beautiful view of the City from there!
I hope you're all doing well!
Thank you so much for stopping by and for the kind comments and favs. They are very much apprecaited!
I set myself a challenge to get a panning style shot this week. I wish I had longer, this isn't exactly what I wanted, but for a first timer, Im pretty pleased.
My laptop has crashed completely, it won't even turn on, so I had to upload this using my Mum's computer, which has sooo many problems. It wouldn't even transfer my pics so just uploading this took absolutley ages!