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C-FPCA, a 33-year-old Boeing 767-375ERBDSF, on approach to runway 06R at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario. It was arriving as ACA7254 (Air Canada) from Lima, Peru.
Serial number 24306 first flew on March 28, 1989. It began its career as C-FPCA with Canadian Airlines International Ltd. on April 18, 1989. It joined the Air Canada fleet when CAIL was acquired on January 1, 2001.
After being converted into a freighter by Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. at Lod, Israel; it started operating again on December 9, 2021.
It is the first of eight 767-300ERBDSFs that will eventually be wearing Air Canada Cargo titles.
In capturing this architectural structure, I aimed to transform a functional element into abstract composition. I chose an angle maximizing leading lines and dramatic contrast. The black and white treatment amplifies the scene's pure geometry, while perspective creates visual tension guiding the eye. My intention was to reveal hidden beauty in everyday architecture, reducing it to its purest essence: lines, shapes, and shadows.
Stoneware from the Beardsley Pottery on Denman Island, in the "Leaf" pattern. Purchased in Victoria circa 2005.
A free build for Guilds of Historica. This is my biggest castle yet, and one of few to actually have interior buildings: a stable and a barracks. It is viewable from all sides, and there are plenty of interiors. All of them are accessible by stairs or a ladder. The portcullis is functional, run by a crank in the gatehouse.
This build took more pieces (several thousand 2x2 tiles alone) and time than I had expected, and some parts I'm not super pleased with. However I'm pretty satisfied with the overall look.
Be sure to check out all the details here: brickbuilt.org/2015/Rekkrfell.php
The loveable BMO (Beemo) living video game console character from Adventure Time made out of lego. This is a fully functional portable Raspberry Pi Linux computer. This means it can do pretty much anything you can think of. Plays video, plays games, surfs the web, and more! Of course it cannot make toast, or skateboard like the real BMO...
Here is a short video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFhiCLS5fhg
Here are some details on the internal components:
* Raspberry Pi (Model B)
* 4Gb SD card with Raspbian Linux OS
* 2.5 " TFT display: www.adafruit.com/products/912
* Low-profile microSD card adapter:http://www.adafruit.com/products/966
* Micro-USB cable for power
* Mediasonic USB Battery Pack: www.mediasonic.ca/product.php?id=1359582548 (This sits outside of the BMO)
* A female USB connector and some wires (For the USB port on the front of the BMO). Check out this tutoral for more info on that: www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=32336
This will be on display at Brickcon this coming weekend (Oct 5-6).
Back into the archives for this shot, which was taken almost 41 years ago to the day.
Built by the West Highland Railway Company in 1901 the station building at Mallaig was functional, if a little austere. And, from 1975, the glass canopy spanning the island platform of this port terminus was dismantled, thus giving precious little comfort to passengers arriving at the end of their 164 mile journey from Glasgow.
Sadly my first visit was in 1977, two years after the canopy was removed and, while the station building, signal box and semaphores remained, the station itself wasn't the most appealing or photogenic place I'd ever visited, even by 1970s standards.
The building features in this shot, complete with the British Railways Scottish Region light-blue British sign still in situ. The presence of National Carriers Limited, the company then handling parcels distribution across the rail network, is signified by the yellow NCL sign on the wall.
On the right is what I believe to be a Mini Van. Based on the old-style (non-reflective) registration plate, the car will be of 1974, or earlier, vintage.
If you're into modelling the 1970s Scottish Railways scene, this just might be of interest to you.
Agfa CT18
21st July 1977
Saw a dodge charger from Martin S. I wanted to make my "Charger" to fit in for minifigures.. Long thought about how to implement the door, so that the functionality and not scary, there was such an idea.
About 20 kilometres (around 12 miles) outside Orange, New South Wales is the genuine heritage town of Millthorpe and we had to have a look at this. We realised we had been through before. This is the railway station, recently reopened as such which is also a very smart cafe where we had a lovely lunch. Sadly the town's success in many ways is also a bit of a negative, despite it being a weekday, the streets with their refurbished and upmarket shops were also busy and the preponderance of parked cars somewhat inhibited the photographic ambience of the widespread heritage architecture and values. It happens!
For anyone travelling, as I have said before some of these magnificent towns look like a page out of Australian history. There are quite a few around which will have you stepping back into the 19th century, colonisation architecture still standing doesn't go back further than that really. If you are travelling, you will find them more in the older states where primary building materials were stone and brick, like Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. Some wonderful ones are places like Campbell Town, Oatlands, Ross and Rothwell in Tasmania, several through the centre of Victoria, Millthorpe, Gulgong, Sofala, Hill End, Carcoar, Canowindra and the little towns I have mentioned recently in New South Wales and places north of the Barossa in South Australia. There are many more, these are just a sprinkle but well worth the visit. All are on good roads. I come from Queensland where there are also some rarer good ones (it was settled a little later and much was made of the less durable timber for building) but Charters Towers is a good one as is Ravenswood and places in the scenic rim around Brisbane. I am not so familiar with Western Australia, anyone want to chime in with other recommendations, please do so.
Tied up at the Portsmouth Naval Base is Royal Fleet Auxiliary A135 RFA Argus, 17th July 2025. The Italian-built 28,000 ton RFA Argus was launched in 1981 as the container ship MV Contender Bezant. The ship was requisitioned in 1982 for service in the Falklands War and purchased outright in 1984 for use as an Aviation Training Ship, replacing RFA Engadine. Following an extensive rebuild RFA Argus entered service in 1988. In 1991, during the Gulf War, Argus was fitted with an extensive and fully functional hospital to assume the additional role of Primary Casualty Receiving Ship. In 2009 the Primary Casualty Receiving role became the main role of the ship.
needle roll made from felted scarf (blue) with felted cashmere sweater pages...part of the functional felt swap with accompanying pin cushion. Vintage glass buttons and trim.
blogged at overmilkwood.blogspot.com
....is the best description of Salford Central with its basic amenities. All this is set to change with the station being closed for 6 months from January 2023 for a makeover.
156423 at Salford Central with 2W11 1130 Stalybridge to Southport on 8th December 2022. A Kirkby to Blackburn service is also departing formed of 150226 and 150124.
I finally set the pole to mount the remote wind speed/direction, outside humidity and rain gauge device. The sunny afternoon and high term of 68 F prompted this sudden burst of energy! Rains are predicted all day tomorrow so I should get some input on the accuracy of the rain catching device! The rain gauge is self dumping so you don't have to go outside to dump the accumulated rain and the amount is transmitted to this indoor display!
An hour of dissecting and digging for bricks.. The cannon is now loadable with Brickarms shells. Very happy with this update to the IRL design!
-Joe
Z - Zipper
Zzzzzip! Whether functional or decorative, zippers are one of the most commonly found fasteners in daily life. The same is true in the dolly universe! Think clothing and accessories such as zip-up jackets, purses, and thigh high boots. Think diorama pieces such as couch cushion covers, sleeping bags, or luggage. Or take an artistic approach and try zipper face makeup, tattoos, and unique graffiti art. How you approach this theme is entirely up to you. Just be sure a zipper is visible somewhere in your photo.
Toronto’s wavedecks offer a unique way to experience the water’s edge in the central waterfront. Located at the foot of Simcoe, Rees and Spadina along Queens Quay, this series of iconic urban docks are an artistic and functional public space along one of Toronto’s most heavily used parts of the waterfront.
The Berlin Wall with greetings for tourists: »What are you looking for, never seen a wall?«
Westberlin, Ende der 1970er/Anfang der 80er-Jahre
Kodak Tri-X Pan 35mm Film
Old Sony Mavica floppy disc camera... #old fashioned. It may be old, but it still can take some pretty impressive photos!
Taken with Sony NEX-5N and Minolta 50mm f2 lens in black and white.
Tutorial on Instructables: www.instructables.com/id/Functional-LEGO-Nutcrackers/
With a simple pull of the lever, these decorative figures can open and close their jaws like authentic nutcrackers!
Both of these models were built in the recent weeks leading up to Christmas. The design was pretty straightforward, but two major issues were making the faces look good, and finally getting the hats right. In fact, the green nutcracker's crown took the longest to figure out, and was finally made with hinge plates.
As mentioned in the tutorial, although these can in fact function as real nutcrackers, they're somewhat rickety and best suited for holiday decorations.
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The #KonicaMinolta #DimageA2 is still a beautiful little beast of a camera with an excellent 28-200 GT lens and 8Mp sensor that delivers beautiful images on lower iso. Great build quality and handling ergonomics.. I loved it and it will always have a special place in my photographers heart :)
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I like it. It’s just simple but it works in black and white to me. I’m not sure it’s fully realised as an image. It might need some more visits and thought
These 'benches' are not intended to be comfortable, they are ideal for the teenage slouch adopted by those who must constantly peer at their mobile phone. If you are older a 3cm wide strip of stainless steel is best avoided. To be fair Cradley Heath has a ticket office/waiting room which does have reasonable seating.
Arriving in gentle rain 172219 leads 2S54 the 14.45 Kidderminster to Stratford-upon-Avon train.
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