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After years of expecting, this Canon dream lens finally came home. Couldn’t wait to take the first shoot in the backyard, with lens opened at 0.95 (this is why we have them), tried my best to focus on the lantern about 3-4 feet away, city lights amazingly bokeh-ed in background.
Olympus OMD EM1 Mark I
Canon 50mm f/0.95 No.24230
ISO8000, f0.95, 1/30s
Roosevelt's Bridges 2 Harmony gospel choir performed their winter show 'Expect Your Miracle' on Thursday night, January 27th.
We're expected to have the hottest, muggiest weather of the year all this week. I'll be doing just one breif dressing session a day, for a total of four. I begin with this blue suit-dress...
I love the way this dress clings to all my curves ~ especially my ass, as seen in the picture labeled 7-15-3.
The dress is by Jenny found in a thrift shop in August 2011; the shoes are Bumper white patent sandals, bought at Burlington Coat Factory in July 2008. Other accessories are white hat, gloves, and silver jewelry. The heat keeps my legs bare.
Kiev 4A
Jupiter 12 - 35mm f/2.8
Kentmere 400 pushed to 800 ISO
Kodak HC-110 Dil B (1+31)
10 min 20°C
Scan from negative film
I expected to encounter Wilson's Snipes when I arrived at Burnaby Lake early during October. What I didn't expect was FOG.
I could see the Snipes through the fog and have been able to eliminate the fog using Photoshop, but the resolution of the photos was significantly lessened.
The sun was breaking through for the final photos, but then the Snipes flew off.
Boulogne-sur-Mer is the largest fishing port in France and so the emphasis, as you would expect, is very much on seafood and all things connected with the sea. Apart from the stalls along the edge of the port, there is also Capécure, the commercial port where the fish is auctioned, frozen, salted, smoked and generally processed. The Chamber of Commerce organises guided tours for groups and it is fascinating to visit – and you can also buy fish to take home.
Centre Ville. Much frequented by the British in the 19th century when the South Eastern railways owned the port of Folkestone and the route to Boulogne rivalled that of Dover to Calais for the cross channel trade, this route was abandoned in recent years. A new service is bringing the British back to Boulogne but in reality; the British have never stayed away. Boulogne with its cobbled square and vibrant market, its superb seafood restaurants and bistros has always had great appeal. The “Centre Ville’ of Boulogneis a bustling mixture of shops, restaurants and cafés, bisected by pedestrian streets and with the cobbled square surveyed by the ancient Church of St Nicolas, protector of sailors, the oldest church in Boulogne. Parts of the choir date from the 13th century whilst the façade was restored in the 18th Century. The market takes place in Place Dalton, just in front of the church, on Wednesday and Saturday mornings and is full of colorful local produce
The Old Town. At the top of the town, lies the ‘old town’, the administrative and religious centre of the town, dominated by the belfry and dome of the Cathedral. The Rue de Lille leads up from the square where the Town Hall stands and is lined with a variety of shops and plentiful restaurants where you can revive yourself before visiting the historic sites. In the crypt of the Cathedral, you can still see the stone cannon balls employed by Henry VIII when he besieged and captured Boulogne at one stage. Vast ramparts built at the beginning of the 13th century on the foundations off the Gallo-Roman walls, with four gateways, surround this part of town. From the walkways there is an amazing view of the old port and the main town. In a corner is the 13th century Château, with its moats filled with water and waterlillies, modified in the 16th and 18th centuries. Boulogne also has a Natural History Museum. At the City Library in the Annunciates, you can visit the gardens and cloisters whilst the Maison de La Beurière chronicles the life of fishermen in the olden days. There is even a Casino, a bowling alley and two golf courses nearby. Overall, Boulogne has much to offer, whether for a day trip, a weekend break or perhaps a longer stay to soak up the many pleasures to entrance you in this charming seaside port.
Boulogne-sur-Mer is the largest fishing port in France and so the emphasis, as you would expect, is very much on seafood and all things connected with the sea.
Centre Ville. Much frequented by the British in the 19th century when the South Eastern railways owned the port of Folkestone and the route to Boulogne rivaled that of Dover to Calais for the cross channel trade, this route was abandoned in recent years. A new service is bringing the British back to Boulogne but in reality the British have never stayed away. The old town is quite small and interesting to explore, and many of the properties have been extensively restored in recent years.
My friends Jason and Mandi are having a baby sooner than they had expected. We had talked about doing some pregnancy shots a while ago and we finally got a chance to take a few pictures at our cookout at Buckeye Lake. I can't take credit for the hands shaped like a heart idea, but it is pretty neat.
strobist info:
flash camera right through a white umbrella at 1/4 power.
This photo made it into Explore on August 3rd 2008. It reached as high as #122.
RICHMOND, Calif., - More than 300 volunteers are expected to roll-up their sleeves to rebuild the aging John F. Kennedy Park into a community gem. The City of Richmond, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, is championing the one-day community-build park project in the City’s Park Plaza neighborhood, which will also include the installation of more than neighborhood trees in celebration of Arbor Day.
Built in 1968, the seven-acre park will be renovated to meet the changing needs of today’s park users and bring multiple benefits to the neighborhood. The project and process is a catalyst of a new era for park revitalization and cross-sector partnerships.
“I’ll be there with a wheel barrel and ready to work,” said Mayor Tom Butt who’s a strong supporter of expanding the City’s urban park footprint. “I applaud the commitment of the neighborhood residents who have been working with our urban planners to redesign the park into something we can all be proud of.”
Since April 2015, more than 400 community members have joined in the participatory process to design the park improvements. Together, they are helping shape future programs aimed at improving quality of life and providing connections to meaningful, safe, beautiful outdoor spaces for people of all ages.
“Our park has been underutilized for many years for a variety of reasons,” says Madalyn Law, President of the Park Plaza Neighborhood Council. “The rebuild of JFK Park gives our neighbors an opportunity to use the park again in a more positive environment with new features designed for all ages to come together for health and wellness and fun in the outdoors.
Generously funded and technically supported by The Trust for Public Land, the new design will feature a family zone with a children’s playscape, offering a fun environment designed to enhance youth's imagination around play, and build positive childhood memories. The park will be the home of the City of Richmond’s first Fitness ZoneTM and fitness trail. Together, the fully-accessible and senior-friendly fitness zone and the fitness trail encourage area residents to meet in the park and support one another in healthy lifestyle choices and strengthening social ties.
“Every Richmond resident deserves a quality park within walking distance from their home,” said Gina Fromer, The Trust for Public Land California State Director. “Good parks make neighborhoods healthy and whole.”
Other park improvements include a community garden, the installation of energy efficient LED lights, a 5,000 square foot mural, and a rain garden.
“With the new improvements going into the park, I have no doubt that it will be a community treasure for generations to come,” said Mayor Butt. “Open space that has a mix of passive and active use and is appropriate for different age groups means everyone in our community will be able to enjoy it.”
The upcoming volunteer action is part of the City’s on-going commitment to invest in its neighborhoods. Earlier this year, more than 100 volunteers came together to rebuild the softball field in an event sponsored by O.C. Jones & Sons, beginning a powerful movement for change in the neighborhood.
Chevron is providing funding for the Chevron STEM Learning Center and Community Plaza, which will provide a teaching space for local schools to use to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as a picnic pavilion for residents to enjoy.
“We are proud to partner with the City of Richmond on this park project, which will help spark interest in STEM for students at neighboring schools,” said Kory Judd, general manager of the Chevron Richmond Refinery. “The John F. Kennedy Park provides a unique opportunity for our neighbors and students to enjoy the park space and explore STEM education in a park setting.”
In addition to the community-build park event, the public is invited to visit The 50 Tour: Champions of the Bay presented by Chevron. The tour will feature the eight Vince Lombardi trophies from the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers and a guest appearance by an NFL legend. It will also feature the Chevron STEM Zone, an interactive learning space that demonstrates how STEM fuels innovation all around us – through the lens of football.
"I've been a proud resident of the south east community for over 40 years and it's wonderful that some of our requested neighborhood improvements are coming to fruition," said Naomi Williams, President of the Pullman Neighborhood Council. "With the park improvements and the reopening of the Richmond Swim Center, we are seeing a south east renaissance."
Well, what can I say about this one. I never would have expected in a million years that a photograph of Rihanna would turn up in my Project 365, but here it is.
The story behind it is thus. I was in town… well, city… yesterday and to be honest wasn’t feeling in much of a creative mood. The sky was overcast will dull white clouds and the light was rubbish so I wasn’t really feeling that inspired. Plus I’ve done that many laps of the city now that it’s gettin tricky to find new things to photograph. I find that aspect a challenge though and I’m finding the more and more I’m out shooting, the more I see potential in things I haven’t noticed before. Naomi had gone over to the library to look for some jobs so I was wandering around on my own.
So after popping into the Westfield centre to check out the food court there (Whenever I see a sign for a food court I HAVE to take a look to see what they got!) I was walking back past the the corner of Westfield on Castlereagh St. I heard a bit of a commotion behind me and saw 2 photographers sprinting out of the shopping centre and into their cars which they had just left parked at the traffic lights taking up two lanes. (For people back in the UK, imagine someone just leaving their cars taking up 2 lanes down the middle of Deansgate in Manchester… at rush hour!) Needless to say the the people in the card behind weren’t too impressed. The photographers had long lenses and flashes so I kinda figured they were paparazzi. I carried on walking off but then my curiosity got the better of me and I headed back in and take a look to see what or who they were ‘papping.’
By then a few people were hanging around and several more photographers were starting to show up. It became pretty obvious after speaking to a couple that Rihanna was in the underwear shop pretty near the entrance. The shop had been closed to the public and the big, burly security guy outside the door did his job of scaring and threatening the paparazzi whenever they tried to get near the shop. Having my camera with me I decided it was too good an opportunity to miss so decided to hang around and try and get a shot as she left the shop. Hang around we did… for about an hour. She must really like her underwear that girl!! And after seeing her dancing on X-Factor back before Christmas, whoever gets to see her in it is one lucky guy!
Throughout the hour we were waiting, every time someone pointed their camera or even camera-phone at the shop to take a photo the centre security would come and move them along. This was despite the people being a good 30 feet away and Rihanna being in the changing rooms so there was nothing to see anyway. While we were waiting I got speaking to a woman who ran a photo agency; she mentioned that a good shot of a celebrity like Rihanna, was worth around $10,000, providing no-one else had it. If, as in this case, there was plenty of other people taking photos then the photo would only be worth around $200.
I wont lie, when Rihanna finally did leave the shop and there was a sudden rush to chase after her and get a shot I did get quite a rush off it and it was more exhilarating than I had anticipated. To me though doing it day in day out would get a little dull though and lose it’s appeal, especially with all the waiting around; the woman I spoke to had been waiting outside Rihannas hotel since 8 that morning!
I got a lot closer than I expected to as you can see from the shot below. She exited the shop on a different route than the body guard had told all the papps so it threw them off and gave everyone else a chance to get a bit closer. Carrying your camera with you everyday, everywhere you go can sometimes seem like a chore, but it does tend to reward you with opportunities like this which make it worthwhile. Enjoy!
“Naaa, naaa, naaa, what’s my name? what’s my name? what’s my name?
Rob ‘Paparazzi’ Meredith mate!
But you can call me ‘Big Papa’!”
Sydney Wedding Photographer Robert Meredith
It was a bit further than we expected.
In July 2018 we took a trip to Mendocino and the Russian River area.
My sister is expecting a boy in May. We decided to take some shots for the baby book. This is my favorite, only editing I did was softened the picture a bit.
I withdrew from UMass Dartmouth one week into my Sophomore year in the fall of 2005. I had been an excellent student throughout public school and college, but had yet to figure out a path I wished to take. To this day I still think it’s a little crazy to expect 15-16 year olds to know what they want to do and to make a huge financial commitment with that decision. Being depressed and living in fear my whole life, I didn’t really have many passions nor did I have a desire to risk failing at anything. I needed to find a full-time job, so I entered into the managerial pool of the Kingston Mall. I started with Hollister, but 6 months later I was recruited down the hall to Pacific Sunwear.
I met Katie in 2006 when I started working for PacSun. We were both managers and hit it off instantly, continuing to get closer well after leaving the company. When I started working that job, I was not in a good place at all. I was in an extremely toxic relationship that I didn’t know how to get out of. I could rely on Katie for a good jam out session at the store to help me feel better. She would patiently listen to my tales of woe, but I could see in her eyes she wanted to shake me to my senses. But never once in all of our years of friendship has she ever voiced her opinion of what I “should or should not” do. She meets me wherever I am at, and takes it from there. And despite how hopeless I felt at the time, she never gave up on me. Eventually I gathered up the courage to leave that relationship, and entered into a healthier one.
I was recruited away from PacSun to American Eagle at the start of 2008. This was the job I would eventually walk out on due to terrible working conditions. This scary, bold move opened up the opportunity to move out of my mom’s house and in with my sister for the first time. This moved me closer to Katie and we were able to embark on more adventures, including weekly karaoke nights at the local dive bar. I eventually got a job at a nearby call center. For a little while things seemed like they were looking up. Then tragedy struck from multiple angles and I began to collapse under the pressure.
Katie is the only friend I have that survived these two brutally dark phases of my early adulthood. The first was when we first met, the second was during massage school. Some friends I lost because of who I was, and some I had to let go of because of who they were. Katie is the only close friend I have now that knew the “before” Nikki. I don’t know what it was like for her to be my friend during those periods of my life. Looking back I can only imagine the frustration and pain she must have felt to see someone she cared about in so much pain. But she stuck around. She is the only person in my life that has had such a direct, front row seat to my life-changing transformation. She kept cheering for me, even if the stands were empty, because she saw something in me I couldn’t see in myself.
She was the first person in a support system I would come to thrive off of. Her personality, demeanor, and attitude towards life always kept me balanced. Everyone who meets Katie loves her. She is just one of those special human beings that impacts every soul she touches. She honored me by choosing me to be her Maid of Honor when she got married. 10 years of Katie standing by my side through all of my relationship attempts culminated with a tear-jerking speech at the union of her very successful one. I wanted to share with those who are most special to her, and her new family, that she changed my life. She is a role model for friendship.
She continues to amaze and inspire me as she grows her family in Rhode Island. The biggest lessons I have learned from Katie are patience & acceptance. Patience with those around you, and acceptance of their chosen path. Patience with the process of life, and the acceptance of the circumstances it throws at you. I’ve gotten to watch her live these values in her own life, as well as holding a safe space for those around her. There is no single story to tell about this magnificent woman that explains why I am so grateful. It is the collective 13+ years of pure love that explains it. Katie will always be my BFFL.
This is a photograph from the BHAA K-Club 10KM Road Race and Fun Run 2014 was held at the K-Club Golf and Hotel Resort, Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland on Saturday 12th of April 2013 at 11:00. The race, an annual event, has become famous for it's very fast and flat course which starts and finishes within the grounds of the K-Club. While the weather was dry there was a tough breeze in places which made running conditions a little harder than expected. The road race has gained fame through it's PB potential but the spread of refreshments and catering afterwards are now legendary and are of the highest standard imaginable. Race director Gerry Byrne and a very large team of volunteers, K-Club staff, and local Gardai must be given the highest of compliments for the staging of the event. Well done everyone.
We have an extensive set of photographs on our Flickr Photostream: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157643843402565/
Reading on a Smartphone or tablet? Don't forget to scroll down further to read more about this race and see important Internet links to other information about the race! You can also find out how to access and download these photographs.
All profits from the event are donated to charity with the chosen charity for the race being the Parkinsons Association of Ireland. With stiff competition from a number of Parkruns and other races in the North Leinster area the K-Club 10KM stood out for it's flawless organisation, large field, and epic spread of refreshments afterwards.
Who are the BHAA? The BHAA (Business Houses Athletic Association) is a work place athletic organisation who's aim is to facilitate colleagues to run together in a series of races. They organise a series of properly managed cross country, trail and road races over the year. To learn more about membership, fixtures, etc you can visit their website bhaa.ie/. You do not need to be a member of a company or BHAA organisation to take part in any of their races.
Some useful Internet links
A Garmin GPS Route Trace of the 10KM Route: connect.garmin.com/activity/170211546
Boards.ie Athletics Forum - Thread for the K-Club 10KM 2014 starts here [www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057127743&p...]
BHAA Webpage of the K-Club 10KM 2014: bhaa.ie/events/k-club-2014/
The official website of the K-Club Resort: www.kclub.ie/
The K-Club on Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K_Club
Google Satellite Maps View of Start Finish area and parking at the Palmer Smurfitt Course: maps.google.ie/?ll=53.304845,-6.618029&spn=0.005578,0...
Our set of photographs on Flickr from the BHAA 10KM K-Club 2013 race: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157633288746810/
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I ran in the race - but my photograph doesn't appear here in your Flickr set! What gives?
As mentioned above we take these photographs as a hobby and as a voluntary contribution to the running community in Ireland. Very often we have actually ran in the same race and then switched to photographer mode after we finished the race. Consequently, we feel that we have no obligations to capture a photograph of every participant in the race. However, we do try our very best to capture as many participants as possible. But this is sometimes not possible for a variety of reasons:
►You were hidden behind another participant as you passed our camera
►Weather or lighting conditions meant that we had some photographs with blurry content which we did not upload to our Flickr set
►There were too many people - some races attract thousands of participants and as amateur photographs we cannot hope to capture photographs of everyone
►We simply missed you - sorry about that - we did our best!
You can email us petermooney78 AT gmail DOT com to enquire if we have a photograph of you which didn't make the final Flickr selection for the race. But we cannot promise that there will be photograph there. As alternatives we advise you to contact the race organisers to enquire if there were (1) other photographs taking photographs at the race event or if (2) there were professional commercial sports photographers taking photographs which might have some photographs of you available for purchase. You might find some links for further information above.
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Expecting my first son, in the ninth month.
Budapest, Szilágyi Dezső téri templom előtt
Camera Exa 500. By Feri
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The Orchard Residences is a 99-years leasehold apartment development located at 238 Orchard Boulevard, Singapore 237973, in District 09, and just above the Orchard MRT Station. With expected completion in December 2010, it comprises 175 units. The Orchard Residences is situated along the vibrant Orchard Road shopping and entertainment belt. It is also close to the Singapore Botanic Gardens and Mount Elizabeth Hospital. Above MRT Station. Condo Facilities at The Orchard Residences Facilities at The Orchard Residences include a swimming pool, spa, and clubhouse. Condo Amenities near The Orchard Residences Numerous feeder bus services are available near The Orchard Residences. Established local and international schools are mostly a short drive away, such as Raffles Girls’ School, Overseas Family School, and ISS International School. Its prime location along Orchard Road means several one-stop shopping destinations are just a short walk away. These include Ion Orchard, Tangs Plaza, Wisma Atria, The Paragon, and Takashimaya. In addition, prestigious clubs, such as American Club and Tanglin Club, are located nearby. For vehicle owners, driving to the business hub from The Orchard Residences takes less than 10 minutes, via River Valley Road.
From ESPNU - When two of the nation's top three-ranked squads square off, a fantastic game with a fantastic finish can be expected. That's exactly what the fans at Blake Arena saw when FAB 50 No. 1 St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.J.) took on No. 3 Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) in the marquee contest of the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass., on Monday...St. Patrick was down 42-34 at the half, but used a scintillating second-half performance from Duke-bound point guard Kyrie Irving to get back in the game. He scored on a variety of jump shots and acrobatic moves in the lane, but it was two free throws by Irving with one second left that put the Celtics in position to tie the game and force overtime...With St. Patrick trailing 71-69, Irving nailed the first, but the game-tying free throw was off target. Teammate Michael Gilchrist, who was nursing knee and ankle injuries, came up with the offensive rebound, but had his put back attempt blocked by a trio of swarming Findlay Prep defenders as the buzzer sounded. With its 71-70 victory, coach Michael Peck's club from Findlay Prep (22-1) will move up to No. 2 in the next ESPN RISE FAB 50 Rankings. The No. 3 ranked Pilots lost by one point to current No. 2 Northland (Columbus, Ohio), which is set to take over the top spot in the national rankings following Saturday's win over No. 9 Oak Hill Academy at the Hoophall Classic...Irving, the No. 6 player in the ESPNU 100 and a Mr. Basketball USA candidate, finished with a game-high 30-points for St. Patrick (10-1). Findlay Prep's counter part at the point guard position, Cory Joseph, finished with a team-high 23-points, on 8-of-16 shooting, with nine boards. Joseph, ranked No. 30 in the ESPNU 100, is another Mr. Basketball USA candidate. He battled leg cramps in the second half after scoring 16-points and helping his team build a first half cushion...It was uncertain if Gilchrist, the No. 1 prospect in the ESPNU Super 60, was going to play in this game after suffering a knee injury in a game against Union (Union, N.J.) on Jan. 5. Gilchrist gave a valiant effort and even made contributions after suffering a sprained ankle in the first quarter. He finished with 19 points...Findlay Prep forward Tristan Thompson finished with eight points before fouling out, but wing Nick Johnson picked up the scoring slack for his Texas-bound teammate with 16 points. Johnson is the nephew of former Boston Celtic guard Dennis Johnson and the son of California playground legend "Jumping" Joey Johnson...Monday's marquee at the Hoophall Classic was a matchup of two great point guards and two great teams, but unfortunately time ran out on St. Patrick, which suffered its first loss on the year.
Shot at ISO 3200, Aperture of 2.8, Shutter speed of 1/250 and Focal Length of 50.0 mm
Taken with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM (SAL-2470Z) lens and processed by Adobe Photoshop Lightroom on Wednesday January-20-2010 08:33 EST AM
Expecting the southbound, but the northbound appeared first coming out of what is called Tunnel 28. Kept hearing its horn in the distance and it sounded like it was coming from the south, but I thought it might be the SB echoing off the hills. Managed to totally screw up the other shots of it coming out of the tunnel by not keeping the tunnel fully in frame. Still making rookie mistakes with trains. Decent lighting here. Maybe railpictures worthy, but it could have been zoomed out a little.
Here is one on there already. Same engine even.
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Wieliczka
The Wieliczka Salt Mine reaches a depth of 327 meters, and extends via horizontal passages and chambers for over 287 kilometers. The rock salt is naturally of varying shades of grey, resembling unpolished granite rather than the white crystalline substance that might be expected.
Since the 13th century, brine welling up to the surface had been collected and processed for its sodium chloride (table-salt) content. In this period, wells began to be sunk, and the first shafts to be dug to extract the rock salt. In the late 13th to the early 14th century, the Saltworks Castle was built. Wieliczka is now home to the Kraków Saltworks Museum.
King Casimir III the Great (reigned 1333–1370) contributed greatly to the development of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, granting it many privileges and taking the miners under his care. In 1363 he founded a hospital near the salt mine.
Over the period of the mine's operation, many chambers were dug and various technologies were added, such as the Hungarian horse treadmill and the Saxon treadmill for hauling salt to the surface.[5] During World War II, the mine was used by the occupying Germans as an underground facility for war-related manufacturing.
The mine features an underground lake, exhibits on the history of salt mining, and a 3.5-kilometer visitors' route (less than 2 percent of the mine passages' total length) including statues carved from the rock salt at various times.
In 1978 the Wieliczka was placed on the original UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
A legend about Princess Kinga, associated with the Wieliczka mine, tells of a Hungarian princess about to be married to Bolesław V the Chaste, the Prince of Kraków. As part of her dowry, she asked her father, Béla IV of Hungary, for a lump of salt, since salt was prizeworthy in Poland. Her father King Béla took her to a salt mine in Máramaros. She threw her engagement ring from Bolesław in one of the shafts before leaving for Poland. On arriving in Kraków, she asked the miners to dig a deep pit until they come upon a rock. The people found a lump of salt in there and when they split it in two, discovered the princess's ring. Kinga had thus become the patron saint of salt miners in and around the Polish capital.
During the Nazi occupation, several thousand Jews were transported from the forced labour camps in Plaszow and Mielec to the Wieliczka mine to work in the underground armament factory set up by the Germans in March and April 1944. The forced labour camp of the mine was established in St. Kinga Park and had about 1,700 prisoners. However, manufacturing never began as the Soviet offensive was nearing. Some of the machines and equipment were disassembled, including an electrical hoisting machine from the Regis Shaft, and transported to Liebenau in the Sudetes mountains. Part of the equipment was returned after the war, in autumn 1945. The Jews were transported to factories in Litomierzyce (Czech Republic) and Linz (Austria).
The mine is one of Poland's official national Historic Monuments (Pomniki historii), as designated in the first round, 16 September 1994. Its listing is maintained by the National Heritage Board of Poland. In 2010 it was successfully proposed that the nearby historic Bochnia Salt Mine (Poland's oldest salt mine) be added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The two sister salt mines now appear together in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites as the "Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines". In 2013 the UNESCO World Heritage Site was expanded by the addition of the Żupny Castle.
The mine is currently one of Poland's official national Historic Monuments (Pomniki historii), whose attractions include dozens of statues and four chapels carved out of the rock salt by the miners. The older sculptures have been supplemented with new carvings made by contemporary artists. About 1.2 million people visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine annually.
Notable visitors to this site have included Nicolaus Copernicus, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Alexander von Humboldt, Fryderyk Chopin, Dmitri Mendeleyev, Bolesław Prus, Ignacy Paderewski, Robert Baden-Powell, Jacob Bronowski (who filmed segments of The Ascent of Man in the mine), the von Unrug family (a prominent Polish-German royal family), Karol Wojtyła (later, Pope John Paul II), former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and many others.
There is a chapel, and a reception room that is used for private functions, including weddings. A chamber has walls carved by miners to resemble wood, as in wooden churches built in early centuries. A wooden staircase provides access to the mine's 64-metre level. A 3-kilometre tour features corridors, chapels, statues, and underground lake, 135 metres underground. An elevator (lift) returns visitors to the surface; the elevator holds 36 persons (nine per car) and takes about 30 seconds to make the trip.
A pregnancy shot I did for some upcoming parents in my family.
Strobist info:
Main light: Speedlight from camera right via shoot through umbrella
Backlight: 2 Speedlights aimed naked at white seamless for pure white background and some reflection spill onto subject.
White reflector from camera left to fill in some of the shadows.
The last thing I'd expected to find at an event like this: a DAF 33! I never knew any of these had made it to the US or that they even existed as pickups.
My parents had the normal DAF 33.
For those not familiar with the brand: DAF is Van Doorne's Auto Fabriek or Van Doorne's Car Factory, a Dutch car manufacturer. They made trucks and cars. The truck division still exists under the DAF name (owned by PACCAR) but the car division was bought by Volvo in the 70's. The Volvo 340 was meant to be the DAF 77.
These cars were some of the first to use a variable transmission using drive belts. The belts on early models weren't very reliable and the cars were said to have 'suspenders-drive'.
As a result of this transmission system the cars could go as fast in reverse as they could forward. That meant they has their own class in the Reverse Racing events we had in Holland in the 80's. At the same event we also had Caravan races long before anyone had heard of Top Gear.
Warning: lots of cars were killed in the making of this video:
A quietly busy cafe on bustling Sydney Road in Brunswick. A bit quieter than we expected, but it has been a few years since it's Roti Omelette was crowned The Age Cheap Eats Breakfast Dish of the Year.
Tom Phat Restaurant
(03)93812374
184 Sydney Rd
Brunswick VIC 3056
Reviews:
- Tom Phat - by Matt Preston, May 2, 2006 Epicure, The Age
- Tom Phat, Brunswick - Saturday, July 14, 2007 - thebreakfastblog.blogspot.com/
A monster dish of twisted roti, grilled bacon and asian-style omelette topped with roasted tomato salsa and fried shallots.
- Tom Phat - by Nicola Shafer, 18 November 2007 - www.breakfastout.com.au/
freshly and inventively served dishes that combine the best bits from a range of Asian (Malaysian, Laotian, Thai) and Western flavours.
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try the renowned Roti Omelette (which scored Cheap Eats 2007 Breakfast of the Year). It is a texturally exquisite layering of warm roti, artfully folded over a generous helping of juicy bacon (not too salty) and fine, slightly crispy egg omelette.