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āExpect 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.ā Sarah Ban Breathnach
The interior corridors of the Prince of Wales Hotel in Niagara on the Lake is exactly what you would expect a grand old hotel to be. It takes you back in time (but there's also a good wifi signal)
Despite being English, I've never particularly been a fan of the royals but the fact Meghan and Harry are now hanging out in Victoria, BC seems to have people quite excited. :-)
(Snapped on iPhone 6)
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.
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! :)
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As I noted in an earlier bunch of photos that I uploaded to this Flickr album, we street photographers sometimes see things that we weren't expecting ... in this case, it was a collection of Chicano and Native American murals on a short one-block street (Balmy Alley) between 24th and 25th (Garfield Square), in the Mission District of San Francisco.
As is often the case, I was oblivious about this area before I arrived, and had no idea what it was about; but the murals certainly demanded some attention.
As for the details, it turns out that Wikipedia has a pretty good description of what it calls "the most concentrated collection of murals in the city of San Francisco," which dates back to 1972. You can read it for yourself at this URL:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balmy_Alley
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In early November 2015, I flew from New York to San Francisco to take a weekend street-photography workshop under the tutelage of Eric Kim. As you might expect, I took gazillions of photos; but not all of them were specifically associated with the workshop itself. On the way out to San Francisco, I took a bunch of pictures with my iPhone; and during the weekend, I took a number of photos that had little or nothing to do with street-photography per se.
Iāll upload the photos in dribs and drabs during the next several days, and let you decide which ones are sufficiently interesting to warrant a second lookā¦
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.
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The Simple Life?
A "road trip" for the Amish means more than taking a quick shower, racing to the dryer to pull out freshly cleaned clothes to wear and patting on some makeup before turning out the lights on your way out and turning the key to the engine - stopping briefly on your way out of town to gas up the car.
The horse has to be fed, watered, kept in shape, hooves shod, well trained and well behaved. Then you also have to do upkeep on the carriage and make sure any rotting or drying leather is repaired or replaced. Then you have to take the time to brush the horse to get off any loose dirt that can rub a sore into its withers or elsewhere when it is tacked up. You also have to know how the tack goes on and get it on securely but not too tight.
Your children are finally all fed and cleaned up and dressed - we won't even go into how long that took without electric or modern conveniences... just picture the clotheslines dotting the Amish country with handwashed clothes swaying in the breeze. You too, are finally ready to go, with your nice dress and bonnet.
That horse has to be kept steady when there is a semi truck riding too close behind or barreling down the road toward it head on. After all, you have precious cargo in that carriage... and no seat belts. No adjustable seats for you. No shocks to absorb the pavement - for you, your family or the horse.
How long does it take to drive into town when you average 5-8 mph? Try it sometime. They were at least 15 miles from the nearest small town in the direction they were headed. 2-1/2 hours in to town to do their business and pick up supplies and then 2-1/2 hours drive back home. Can you imagine how many times you might hear, "Are we there yet?"
They can't lock up the carriage when they are in town so they carry their purchases from store to store. Their horse is expected to stand patiently, while flies pester it. Then expected to get them safely back home. No cell phone to call anyone for help should they lose a wheel or the horse go lame. No, they don't just pull a car into the garage and forget it when they get home. They carefully remove the tack, brush out the horse and make sure it has plenty of hand raked hay and water for the night.... all before sitting down at their own supper.
And yet, it is a simpler life. Where you know what goes into cleaning your clothes, into the foods that you eat, how things work and how to appreciate what God gave you.
If you have a trip planned to Amish country, make sure you get up early one morning and go for a walk. When you hear the clop clop clop of the horse's hooves hitting the pavement, I hope it makes you think about the lives of the people and animals who live that way and I hope you appreciate all they have to offer.
There's nothing quite as rewarding as being among them and feeling that peace.
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So, my girlfriend's brother and his wife are expecting a baby and what better can i give them than a photoshoot?! :) We were shooting almost all day long then i had this crazy idea, i said let's get on a bridge(with a lot of traffic) and with the help of 2 other people who were holding the baby clothes, we managed to get this shot. i hope you guys like it :)
I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that
I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do
it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.
Happy Bokeh Wednesday my Friends!
Fraser Nelson, the highly regarded editor of The Spectator, was in Teddington this evening, where he gave a wide-ranging āin conversationā talk about the state of British politics, journalism, ethics and religion. As would be expected of a journalist of his calibre and intellect, it was a stimulating evening.
In addition to his work at The Spectator, Fraser Nelson is a frequent contributor to political programmes on radio and television, he writes guest columns for many newspapers, and heās a member of the advisory board for the Centre of Social Justice and the Centre for Policy Studies. A recipient of the Political Journalist of the Year Award, he was also named one of the most influential journalists working in London. Listening to him and engaging with him last night, it was easy to see why.
ā¦ Update: Fraser Nelson resigned from The Spectator in 2024, following its acquisition by a new owner.
Hello Mister Joe, we...
It's Mike. Come on in and tell me about your time machine.
Whut? How can you...?
It seems to work, you've already been there and back again.
Toy Project Day 3883
Canadian Pacific 2816, "The Empress" is seen on a reverse move back to CP's Nahant Yard after spending the day at the Railroading Heritage of Midwest America in Silvis, IL, to celebrate the return to operation of Union Pacific "Centennial" 6936. 2816 is seen passing the iconic Williams White & Co. factory, which has been the backdrop for many a famous photo in the Quad Cities area. I expected this area to be swarming with people, but in the end, there were just 2 of us. Instead of battling other railfans, the only thing we had to battle was tall grass.
Expect the Unexpected...
Caracal (Callithrix aurita) is a territorial medium-sized (males weigh from 13-19kg) cat. Males and females only associate when mating taking place.
It is exceptional to find Caracals active during daylight hours.
(Not As You Would Expect) Fairy Tales on the Fourth Plinth (One and Other) performance art in Trafalgar Square, London.
Once upon a time, there was a little princess, who sat upon a big stone plinth in the square and told deliciously dark fairy tales, just because everybody likes storytime in the afternoon. She took her dearest companion, Mr Teddy, with his very best black satin bow, and wore her favourite green taffeta party dress, and had a nice cup of tea and some ginger beer.
Miss Leanna (From The One and Other site - edited)
Kylo Ren. Dark warrior. Supreme Leader of the First Order.
Here's a sneak peek at my new Starkiller Base MOC! Expect more portraits this week!
I think only people with young kids that live nearby know his object exist. I never heard of this place before. I saw a picture of it , taken by an Hungarian photographer. When I was "in the neighborhood" earlier this month I knew I wanted to do a blue hour-shot. I really like those odd looking creations.
Enjoy!
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Photographed in my back yard. I was ready for him this morning (Nov. 5). I expected him because I have seen him several times recently and yesterday he landed on my birdbath. He arrived a little latter this morning but may have been confused about the time because we went from daylight saving time to pacific standard time. I say this as if the bird knows the time. He tried for a quail, junco, and sparrow breakfast but as far as I know he failed. I enjoyed watching him for about 15 minutes while he sat from 15-30 feet from me between trying to catch a sparrow that was in a shrub next to him. He flew around the shrub and even jumped at it 4 or 5 times which was fun to watch. I will post more photos tomorrow.
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Wasn't expecting the first hoverfly of 2016 quite yet, and certainly not this species. I've never seen one before May before, so finding this in the kitchen today was really unexpected. Presumably it had been developing in the amaryllis bulb on the kitchen window-sill (it was outside in the summer), and a combination of central-heating and an unusual sunny windowsill had coaxed it out early. I feel guilty now....
Final stop last weekend was Randolph's Leap on the River Findhorn. Unfortunately is was to be a shorter visit than expected due to Iain taking a tumble on the slippery path, thankfully no serious injury. The sun was just above the tree line and almost central in the frame so required a short wait and some judiciious cropping to capture this.
...we expected Spring but were given a return to winter!
Yes, the line that starts T S Eliot's "The Waste Land" sums up the month so well. A month when the sub-zero nights kept blighting the Spring buds, and low rainfall slowed any attempts at Spring growth. Skies have been grey and overcast, making outdoor photography difficult. Our first trip of the year to the coast was so welcome, but the opening up of local travel has not been as liberating as we had hoped.
As I assembled the shots I've posted this month, to make the usual collage, I realised just how many of them have been in black and white. An unconscious reflection of the persistence of winter!
But the talk is all of opening up .... opening up the economy, opening up the social world, opening up our horizons so we can move around without restrictions! Together with our 2nd vaccine shots, that is all good news. But so far we have not been able to take advantage of our new freedom. We await the warmer weather that older bones appreciate š
The 'opening up' is an experiment too, and one that has us holding our breath, to see whether it is wise or premature. This coronavirus has taken us by surprise in so many ways, and continues to mutate and spread with alarming speed, given the chance. Letting our guard down is scary!
And so we step into May, wondering what the month will bring. Hopes are high, but who knows where we'll be when May moves into June ....
Once again, thanks to everyone who has visited my photostream and for the comments and faves. I hope the collage gives an enjoyable look back through April.
All my collages are collected here: At a Glance
As the USR consolidated its disjointed military in 1990, Zuritanian army officers discovered that most of their new countrymen had little experience with armored warfare. The Brohemian cavalry continue to insist on horseback patrols, and the Monsar officers were found huddled in a back room muttering something about SPAAGs. The Zuritanians quickly realized they would need a great number of additional tanks to equip future armored divisions. The Leopard 2A4 was showing its age, and the 2A6, while well-protected, had proven too expensive to properly deploy. The decision was made, after much roasting from a visiting South Yafrani officer, to begin work on a brand-new tank.
The 3A1 has similar speed to the Leopards, and like the Leopards incorporates blow-out panels to protect the crew from an ammunition cook-off. Its gun uses the same 120mm ammunition as the Leopards, but is an improved design with better performance. Optics are a downgrade, and its armor sits between the 2A4 and 2A6 in thickness. ERA tiles or infrared dazzlers are expected to improve the 3A1's capabilities, if needed.
The tank uses a gas turbine engine, which produces a loud and distinctive whistle and guzzles fuel like no tomorrow. Despite the size of the turret, some less than ergonomic choices have left the crew without much elbow room. Their gear, extra supplies, boombox, and a water cooler are all stored on a bustle rack behind the turret.
My turret design came from this suspiciously cheap Chinese knockoff Abrams. I suspect it's a fan moc that they stole the pictures from, but I can't seem to find the original to give proper credit. Ripperoni. (Amusingly, all the minifigs in this kit look to have "bad-guy" faces.) I guess the model actually exists though...
Apologies for anyone expecting something Star Wars related - the doctor has landed!
Having uploaded a photo of my TARDIS exterior, I just had to have a go at building an interior to go with it (or should I say inside it? ;) And having made the hexagonal console for the 11th Doctor's TARDIS more than 3 years ago, I felt it was about time (pun intended) to finally put it to use.
Its hard to think about building this incarnation of the TARDIS without Xenomurphy's incredible recreation coming to mind. So instead of attempting to make the full blown room as he has, I opted to do a condensed version, incorporating all the essentials but not aiming for total accuracy. That said, I have borrowed many design ideas from his model most notably the curved section of wall which is more or less a direct copy. I doubt this would of turned out even half as good without his incredible model so be sure to check out if you haven't already! :)
At some point I want to take some photos of this illuminated, with LED lights shining through the floor... once I figure out how to actually put lights in this thing that is...
Until then though, please let me know what you think and if anyone has any advice about how to use and photograph LEDs effectively I'd be really grateful :)
This one is one of my favorites from the trip.
We enjoyed a beautiful morning on the The Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, in Osage County, OK. The grass was beginning to come up where the resent burns had been done. There were some new born calves in the groups. Expect to see more in the coming weeks. More info at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallgrass_Prairie_Preserve