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CPKC train 40B, the 'Final Spike' steam tour, is seen approaching Ludlow, MO on former Milwaukee Road trackage on the afternoon of May 11, 2024. The train is easing through a maintenance zone where quite a bit of track work is taking place.
When CP and KCS first announced their intent to merge in 2021, I would not have guessed the revival of CP's dormant steam program would be one of the first tangible results of the union, but here we are, as the 2816 and its entourage journey from Calgary to Mexico City to commemorate the first anniversary of the creation of CPKC.
He was just stepping out and past me when I recognized him from earlier this year, the zamboni driver!
He said business had been steady and he expected it to pick up on the week where school was out for everyone.
He had just changed out a Zamboni blade and was looking forward to a short break before the end of the day.
Having checked the Watercress Line's website earlier in the week, I was expecting only diesels to be hauling trains this weekend due to the hot, dry weather and associated fire risk. That made it a nice surprise when I heard a whistle in the distance and saw S15 Class 506 heading up the hill from Alresford.
Locomotive: LSWR Urie S15 Class 4-6-0 506.
Location: Northside Lane foot crossing near Ropley, Mid-Hants Railway/Watercress Line, Hampshire.
Just love the way it's taking off on little tippy toes, all I've got are deer pics from Bradgate Park at the moment, I'm like a little lost sheep in the evenings without foxes to go and see.
At the end of the
second week in September a cart came in through Bywater from the direction
of the Brandywine Bridge in broad daylight. An old man was driving it all
alone. He wore a tall pointed blue hat, a long grey cloak, and a silver
scarf. He had a long white beard and bushy eyebrows that stuck out beyond
the brim of his hat. Small hobbit-children ran after the cart all through
Hobbiton and right up the hill. It had a cargo of fireworks, as they rightly
guessed. At Bilbo's front door the old man began to unload: there were great
bundles of fireworks of all sorts and shapes, each labelled with a large red
G and an elven rune. That was Gandalf s mark, of course, and the old man was Gandalf the
Wizard, whose fame in the Shire was due mainly to his skill with fires,
smokes, and lights. His real business was far more difficult and dangerous,
but the Shire-folk knew nothing about it.
-JRR Tolkien
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Cathay Cargo - B-LJK as CX28 to Melbourne (MEL/YMML) and Hong Kong (HKG-VHHH) doing the slow trip along ALFA to 34L Sydney Airport (SYD/YSSY) with a āHigh Idleā departure; was expecting a much earlier rotation!! haha
I had been expecting a long-distance Charger on this train, but apparently that did not happen until at least the next day. Just one of the many disappointments lately surrounding Amtrak's newest motive power. In any event, the P42s aren't gonna last forever, so why not record 'em. 146 leads two others on a relatively on-time number 8, the eastbound 'Empire Builder', at Racine Avenue on Chicago's near west side. On this side of the signal bridge anyway, this scene is significantly less photogenic since the demolition of the old ADM mill, but you make do.
In this first part of a "vintage" sequence, Batman has tracked down a supernatural menace plaguing the night hours of Gotham City.
The vampire, shrewd with centuries of experience, is expecting the Caped Crusader, and has summoned a venomous pet to address the new masked mystery man of Gotham.
Batman, although still a novice crime fighter, knows his best chance is not in dealing with the dangerous arachnid, but in dispatching its master.
I put this one together hoping to get some good use out of the classic 8" Mego-style figures. This makes two nights in a row of the Batman, but with much different takes on it.
A "Wow" Maternity Session with a Nashville Recording Artist at Her Home. Such a loving and precious person!
As well, this was early in the evening. Near sunset and during our first evening in Yellowstone, our bodies were still on Eastern time filled with excitement. This trip was a bucket list destination, and was everything we expected and so much more!
Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again.
I'd like to dedicate this to a lady photographer from Uzbekistan, Umida Akhmedova, who was found guilty of "damaging the spiritual values" of Uzbekistan and "slandering the nation". All because of pictures she took that, for me, are of a life rich in traditions that we all can learn from.
For us who live in places where artistic freedom is taken for granted, let us be thankful for this privilege and always remember that with this freedom comes responsibility.
The traditional place to photograph this mill is from the other side of the river, but in this example I took a chance and managed to find my way to the other side.
For what it's worth I would warn against trying to get to the other side of the river. For starters it's on private land. And I kinda ignored the signs and just drove my car around the farmer's field. I half expected to get chased off the land by an angry landowner! But the other more important issue is the path/road that leads to the mill. Its great for tractors and 4X4s, but not so great for my modest Kia Ceed. There were a number of time I half expected to to get the car stranded, and along the route there are a number of very large rocks which unless you're careful can easily damage the average car with low clearance.
In the end I think it was a gamble worth taking. But I dont think ill try it again.....Not in a car anyway.
this one started as a Parka Coat but became more abstracted & I added an abstract head....this was mirrored & framed.....decided to add water droplets which also reflect parts of the image......didn't realize this included the boarder.....remind me of early flying aces...."tallyho old chap...what what"
thanks for looking.....best bigger....hope you have a great day
added to Mel's "Vivid Mirror Challenge"....VIVID IMAGINATION
The dark shrouded figure placed his hand on the vault door. Closing his eyes, he felt every gear and spring in the mechanism. He paused, remembering a time when he had been a hero. When he had fought against what he had become. He banished that thought and continued with his work. The people he had dedicated his life to protect had repaid him with alienation, calling him a monster, freak, and mutant. They were fools. Now it was time to get what he deserved!
Suddenly there was a tremendous crash as glass flew across the room. The figure that stood in the shattered remains of the window was his old friend, whom he betrayed and left for dead. The only one who could spoil the criminal's plan.
The newcomer smiled, brushing glass shards off his cape.
"Expecting me?"
The Mahajah Arch, also known as Jabal Mahjah, is a remote sandstone formation in the Tabuk region of Saudi Arabia. Wind and rain have sculpted magnificent arches rising nearly 40 meters high, while ancient carvings of camels, horses, and geometric patterns mark the lower rocks ā silent traces of those who once passed through this desert. It is a dream destination for photographers.
It was early afternoon when we set out toward the Arch. Even with three SUVs, the journey across the desert proved far more challenging than we had expected. On the way, two of our three vehicles became stuck in the deep sand. We tried everything ā digging, pushing, adjusting the tires ā but every attempt only caused the cars to sink deeper. Endless desert surrounded us. No signal. No help in sight. As the sun began to lower, desperation quietly crept in.
Then, as if sent by fate, a group of local Saudi people appeared. They were driving back after visiting the Mahajah Arch themselves. The moment they saw our situation, they stopped and immediately began helping us. They worked tirelessly, digging and pushing alongside us. But the sand had swallowed our vehicles too deeply, and their first attempts were unsuccessful.
While working, they learned that we were photographers hoping to capture the Arch before sunset. Without a second thought, three members of their group offered to drive us to the Arch so we could catch the last golden light, while the others stayed behind to continue rescuing our cars. Their generosity left us speechless and deeply moved.
As the sun dipped toward the horizon, we finally stood before the magnificent Arch, capturing the images we had dreamed of ā knowing that strangers were working in the sand for us.
After sunset, once our cars were finally freed, the group escorted us all the way to the highway intersection to ensure we were safely on our way home. It was already 10 p.m. Before parting, four members of their group began dancing and singing in the desert night, filling the air with joy and laughter. Under the vast sky, surrounded by sand and stars, their happiness was contagious.
We struggled to hold back tears, unable to find words strong enough to express our gratitude and respect. What began as a moment of fear and helplessness became a powerful reminder of human kindness.
It was more than a photography trip. It was an unforgettable experience at the Mahajah Arch ā one that we will carry in our hearts forever.
Expecting a class 37 at St.Blazey,and what turns up ,a "Out of the Box" EWS 66120,working a Goonbarrow to Fowey loaded clay on 24/June/1999.It would turn out that this would be the last week of 37 traction ,with more class 66 arriving the following week.Move forward 24 years and the class 66 are obviously still working the clays,but the CDAs have come to the end of the road,so too speak.
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Bonus catch while expecting the Saudi Hawks to return from their display in AFW 2015.
Consolidated Contractors Co. VP-BCL on short finals, runway 03L.
LGAV I 09.09.2015 I Bombardier CRJ-700ļ»æ I VP-BCL
Dashing westward with the 10.30 London - Penzance "The Cornish Riviera" is hauled, not by the expected Western, but a filthy 50042. Bad words were said...
Behind the photographer is Clink Road Junction Signal Box. All along the trackside is evidence of the impending re-signalling
50042 was built as D442, it entered traffic 30/09/1968. On 10/04/1978 it received the name Triumph. The loco was withdrawn 01/10/1990 and is preserved at Bodmin
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One of the defining features of Oswestry depot over recent years was the sheer volume of unusual or unexpected vehicles that would turn up, often for a matter of days or weeks only, but occasionally staying a little longer to enliven the scene. Here Arriva Midlands, Shrewsbury P&R liveried Dennis Dart SLF 2305 - N305 ENX is pictured while on loan at the depot, having been displaced from its home town by a batch of brand new Optare Versas.
Engineers at NASAās Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on Dec. 5 deliberately pushed the worldās largest rocket fuel tank beyond its design limits to really understand its breaking point. The test version of the Space Launch System rocketās liquid hydrogen tank withstood more than 260% of expected flight loads over five hours before engineers detected a buckling point, which then ruptured. Engineers concluded the test at approximately 11 p.m.
The test version of the tank aced earlier tests, withstanding forces expected at engine thrust levels planned for Artemis lunar missions, showing no signs of cracks, buckling or breaking. The test on Dec. 5 -- conducted using a combination of gaseous nitrogen for pressurization and hydraulics for loads -- pushed the tank to the limits by exposing it to higher forces that caused it to break as engineers predicted.
Image credit: NASA/Dennis Olive
This photo of the local golf course was taken at 6:00 am in the morning after humid night following very hot day. And today the temperature is expected to remain around 30C. The scene somehow reminds me of the movie "Gorillas in the Mist".
This is one of those shot's that came out much better than expected, not sure why I like it but I sure do :-)
Happy Sliders Sunday!
CC14195 is seen at Forbach prior to departure with the "Voyage 14100" railtour, advertised as a farewell tour for the class as they were not expected to see out 1995. This was the return leg of the half day tour running as train 20800 14.40 to Thionville via Metz Sablon Yard.
As previously mentioned this tour was organised by two UK enthusiast brothers, Charles & James Hinton with assistance from David Haydock who produced the tour map and itinerary.
With 12 locomotives still active and being a weekend SNCF had agreed as part of the planned itinerary to swap locomotives at Forbach with a second one working back. CC14125, 126, 153 & 169 were all on shed at Forbach but the authorities reneged on the day and insisted CC14195 must return to Thionville. CC14153 and Sybic BB26022 being visible in the depot sidings to the left. In the twilight of their existence the two routes to Forbach from Thionville via Bouzonville and Metz were the last stronghold of the class as the area had extensive freight workings plus a steady stream of freight coming across the border from Saarbrucken in Germany to Forbach Yard and nearby Sablon Yard at Metz.
We expected something
Something better than before
We expected something more
Do you really think you can just put it in a safe
Behind a painting, lock it up and leave?
Do you really think you can just put it in a safe
Behind a painting, lock it up and leave?
Walk away now and you're gonna start a war
Music Monday today features another "Take-Away Show" by Vincent Moon, this time Start a War by The National. I'm only going to link one version of the song, because I think this particular version is more emotive than any other: the band members and a few others, sitting in a dark space around a long table, picking at guitars and tapping out a beat on the wooden surface of the table and on glass jars. So simple, and yet it works so very, very well.
This image was made in Ireland, with a Holga, and features those magnificent Beech Trees again... which, from what I understand, will be making an appearance on this season's Game of Thrones.
This is the first shot of total solar eclipse for me. North is up.
Sky was clear as expected at the moment, and I could enjoy the exciting celestial event with people there.
The time of the DSLR was late by 8 seconds. It was 7 seconds after the beginning of Total solar eclipse at the site. The left or east side edge of the moon was still very near the east side edge of the sun, and red solar flare of the eastern surface is visible widely at the moment.
I took a series of shots up to 8-second exposure with variation of length 1:64,000 during the total solar eclipse, and I will enjoy processing and composing of a wide frame of them slowly.
Dynamic range of brightness of the object was too wide for the DSLR. Some parts were already saturated on the shortest exposure jpg image as above, though the darkest background was not saturated on 8-second exposure yet. I must learn something more to make the best of the data.
This frame, 1,260 x 840 pixels is cropped of the original, 5,760 x 3,840 pixels.
equipment: William Optics Star 71mm F4.9 and Canon EOS 5Dmk3-sp4, modified by Seo-san on iOptron ZEQ25GT
exposure: 1/8000 sec at ISO 100 while live viewing with no filter on the scope
site: 1,836.3m or 6,025 feet above sea level at 44 40 06.35 North 119 02 59.93 West near the summit of Long Creek Mountain in Oregon
Friday night...another week done...accomplishments and failings fading quickly...much like the Sun outside...ready for nothing...I looked out the back window...there were three deer casually grazing in the back yard...two Canada Geese hung out nearby...the Purple Martins were on the house...could this be Eden or just a Dream...the kisses eluded me...I never seem to wake up.
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Now I'll be honest, I didn't expect Christo to make a Black Lantern Eobard, but it was a pleasant surprise! It uses the same metallic printing as seen before on The Dark Flash, and The White Lantern. I don't know how often I'll actually shoot with this fig, but I'm really glad to have him, just to keep complete, with the full set of Christo Flash's. :)
These shots were taken on the same graveyard as my Black Lantern Batman flic.kr/p/FHcBcM , but I wanted to make these images a bit more artistic, rather than a re-creation of an actual comic panel. Scott Kollin's work in the mini Blackest Night spin-off is awesome, and I did my best to kind of channel that artistic flow.
I was a little late to the scene with this one, but I'm finally getting to share these shots with you guys! I hope you guy's like them! :)
To see a bit more, check out my Patreon! www.patreon.com/andrewcookston?ty=h
I went down to the well known Maeklong Railway Market, also known as Talat Rom Hup, hoping to get a passing shot of the train as it went through the market to its terminus station, Maeklong Station.
I did expect a big crowd at the market too trying to jostle for a good place too, but I was not expecting that huge of a crowd during Christmas season.
Alas, I felt that it was pointless to get a shot that many others had probably already done, and decided to go for the street shots of the passing market crowds and vendors instead.
Some of the shots that came out were great as I stood on the sidelines.
I must say though, this is possibly a crowd that looks rather too overdressed for buying groceries in the market I suppose?
I wasn't expecting to phot 37610 until tomorrow night and had only intended on getting the two Anglia 90s making a Crew change on 4M11 tonight, but as I arrived this was parked there. This is apparently the 3z57 Mossend Down Yard-Carlisle Yard, which for some reason terminated at Carlisle. I think the DBSO may have failed in this case as the 37 was piloting it and not on the rear where the tool-van is.
This being in the way put pay to a shot of the 90s, although I shan't complain. 37025 was also here ready to leave shortly after, along with thunderbird 57308 and 37521 & 37667 in the High Wapping Sdgs.
When I left the shaw tower from some camera work, I walked past the convention center and had a talk with the construction manager at the Cactus club being re-designed.
He informed me that there would be a little fireworks show at 8 pm.
I was the only one near my place that was out with a tripod and looking for them.