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Blick auf das Paul-Löbe-Haus am Ufer der Spree und auf das Reichstagsgebäude in Berlin. Beide Gebäude liegen im Berliner Regierungsviertel. Das Reichstagsgebäude ist seit 1999 Sitz des Deutschen Bundestages. Das Paul-Löbe-Haus ist ein Funktionsgebäude des Deutschen Bundestages und nach dem Reichstagspräsidenten und Alterspräsidenten des ersten Deutschen Bundestages Paul Löbe benannt.
View of the Paul Löbe House on the banks of the Spree and the Reichstag building in Berlin. Both buildings are located in Berlin's government district. The Reichstag building has been the seat of the German Bundestag since 1999. The Paul Löbe House is a functional building of the German Bundestag and named after Paul Löbe, President of the Reichstag and former President of the first German Bundestag.
View from the Sedrun multi functional station inside the Gotthard base tunnel.
The exit of the tunnel in this direction is 20 km away, in the other direction it is even 37 km away.
By chance I had the opportunity to visit the tunnel through the SBB gottardino program. Once the tunnel goes into full operation in December 2016, it will no longer be possible for the public to have such a close look.
Crazy Tuesday theme Creased Paper
Traditional Japanese Fan made from handmade paper printed with the famous Hokusai Wave, particularly for our current mini heatwave, HCT 😄
A hospital ward, could be anywhere I would think. It is functional too, as long as you know what kind of functions are included or excluded. Is a "sense of beauty" functional? Is a piece of art included in the functions offered by a hospital? A flower perhaps? Small things can make a big difference. Most important is the other thing one cannot see in this picture - the humanity of the hospital staff and the person-to-person contact between nurses, doctors and patients. Whatever the architecture. Fuji X-Pro1 plus Helios 44M-7 wide-open.
A multi-functional spatial concept combined with an aesthetically
impressive architecture and an ecologically well thought out infrastructure creates the ideal conditions for events for from 40 to 4,000 guests.
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Knippelsbro, an iconic bridge in Copenhagen, connects the city center to Christianshavn over the harbor. Originally built in 1618 and later modernized in 1937, it is known for its distinct green towers and functional bascule design, allowing ships to pass through. Knippelsbro serves as a vital route for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians, offering beautiful views of the surrounding harbor. The bridge is particularly captivating at sunrise, as the soft morning light enhances the green copper towers, creating a picturesque scene that embodies the charm of Copenhagen.
Less than three months after emerging from the assembly plant in La Grange, Illinois, a Union Pacific a SD40-2 glides through North Yard in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 16, 1979.
UP 3569 was built by EMD in March 1979, and retired from the roster in January 2001.
Loulé is a traditional Portuguese market town and one of the most popular day trip destinations of the central Algarve region. It’s boastful and characterful historic centre, lively market and traditional Portuguese atmosphere attracts visitors year on year keeping the small town alive.
Portugal is one of the few remaining European countries that still operates functional produce markets. The focal point of Loulé is the Arabic inspired market, with outdoor and indoor stall selling local produce, fresh fish and regional handicrafts. The market is surrounded with busy shopping streets and a warren of medieval alleys and beautiful traditional houses that make for a great day out.
Loule Market is open Mon- Saturday from 7am to 3pm. The best time to visit Loule is on a Saturday morning [...] when the daily market expands to include a farmer’s market which spills onto the surrounding streets with fresh local produce. It is worth getting there early as many of the fresh food and fish stalls will start to pack up as soon as their produce is sold. Google
This image captures the striking beauty of an aged wooden door in Palermo, steeped in history and character. The door's weathered surface bears the marks of time, with peeling paint, cracks, and patina that hint at decades, if not centuries, of use. Intricately carved details at the top of the frame suggest a touch of Baroque influence, characteristic of Palermo's rich architectural heritage. A faint emblem or crest is still visible above the doorway, though it has faded with time, likely representing the historical or familial significance of the building.
To the left of the door, mismatched wooden planks reinforce the structure, a testament to a pragmatic yet artistic approach to preservation. The lock and metal handle are robust and functional, contrasting with the delicate craftsmanship of the frame. These elements tell a story of a building that has served both practical and aesthetic purposes. A splash of orange on the left adds a contemporary touch, possibly from a modern repair or addition.
Surrounding the door, the textured stone and marble facade hint at a building of importance, blending materials and styles that reflect the eclectic influences in Palermo's architecture. The sunlight illuminates the scene, accentuating the textures and tones, from the warm wooden hues to the cool marble details. This doorway is not just an entrance but a gateway into the layered history of Palermo, inviting the viewer to imagine the stories it could tell.
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A small piece of the mosaic ("Fuctional Vibrations" by Xenobia Bailey) overhead the entrance of the Hudson Yards station of the #7 Flushing Line station, Tenth Avenue and 34th street. Chelsea, NYC -- March 28, 2019
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Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg is a spectacular Model World featuring many Land- and Cityscapes from around the world containing model trains, moving cars, ships and even a fully functional airport with starting and landing planes.
All of this is meticulously handcrafted to the smallest Detail.
Please view the photos in full resolution to see all the little Details and Scenes.
Also make sure to visit this wonderful World, whenever you are in Hamburg.
I really liked the moment that I captured watching that Great Blue Heron hunting late at night... I always wonder how can they see? Especially hunting those bushes. In the third picture the Great Blue Heron catches a tiny little crab... a lot of work for such a little prize. I did not have much hope that I would be able to publish any of these images because of the high ISO I had to set on my camera. Images ISO ranges from ISO 5,000 all the way up to ISO 20,000. Topaz Denoise AI came to the rescue to a certain extend. But then Jarek S. "Jerry" www.flickr.com/photos/162376953@N04/ told me about the new product that Topaz has released, Topaz Studio 2 which includes several filters including Clear AI which deals essentially with the noise ... I gave it a try and reprocessed all the pictures of this series with the new version of the Topaz product. In my opinion it is even better than Denoise. I purposely left all the file formats available (including extra large display) for those interested in looking at the performance depending on the compression. The noise handling is pretty good in some cases all the way up to extra large format... In that series, the Great Blue Heron continued to hunt even in the dark. I have shots taken at ISO 20,000 and they are still usable, especially if you post your images in a 2048 x 1365 format, something that many Flickr subscribers do. Can you guess which images of this series has a ISO of 12,800.
PS I only used the Clear AI filter software in its auto mode but the software offers a much greater functionality.
Many Thanks to Jarek for sharing one of his secrets of his wonderful photography....now I have to continue to dig in for more of his other secrets :) Have a look at his photostream when you have a minute... it is great
They fly sooo fast when directly overhead..favored to close in on this one in the short instant available.
Stadsgraanzuiger No19 Getreideheber Infos*
Der Weltweit einzige noch Existierende Dampf-Getreideheber.
Das Prinzip ist einfach und doch unvorstellbar, und funktioniert wie ein Staubsauger.
Das MAS (MUSEUM AM STROM) und das Maritime Museum Rotterdam haben für dieses besondere Schiff eine Art Plan für ein geteiltes Sorgerecht erarbeitet.
Der Getreideheber steht unter gemeinsamer Mittelverwaltung und legt eine Hälfte der Zeit in Antwerpen und die andere Hälfte in Rotterdam an.
Aber, nach einer 92-jährigen Karriere fängt selbst so eine großartige Maschine wie der Getreideheber an, einige Schwächen zu zeigen.
Sowohl der Ponton, der Turm als auch die Elektronik müssen restauriert werden, um das Ganze dauerhaft und für die Zukunft funktionsfähig zu halten.
Deswegen wird der Getreideheber voraussichtlich zwei Jahre in Rotterdam bleiben, bevor er wieder nach Antwerpen kommt.
Layout: AG Luther, Braunschweig
Konstrukteur: John Cockerill Werft, Hoboken
Baujahr: 1926–1927
Höhe: 30,45 Meter
Länge: 30 Meter
Breite: 10,45 Meter
Maschine: Zweizylinder-Verbunddampfmaschine mit 275 iPk
Grain lifter 19 Infos*
The principle is simple yet unimaginable, and works like a vacuum cleaner.
The World's only surviving steam grain lifter.
The MAS (MUSEUM AM STROM) and the Maritime Museum Rotterdam have developed a kind of plan for shared custody for this particular ship.
The cereal lifter is under joint management and spends half of its time in Antwerp and the other half in Rotterdam.
But, after a 92-year career, even such a great machine as the grain lifter is starting to show some weaknesses.
Both the pontoon, the tower and the electronics need to be restored to keep the whole thing permanent and functional for the future.
For this reason, the grain lifter is expected to stay in Rotterdam for two years before coming back to Antwerp.
Layout: AG Luther, Braunschweig
Designer: John Cockerill Shipyard, Hoboken
Year of Construction: 1926–1927
Height: 30.45 meters
Length: 30 meters
Width: 10.45 meters
Engine: Two-Cylinder compound Steam Engine with 275 iPk
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Taken for Saturday Self Challenge 19/03/2022 - Decorative .
First thought for this was the upper window in a big posh house , however , Jan did mention railways and they are always good for some embellishment on the older architecture . Here on this station the pillar supports to the station canopy are functional but on the load spreading supports at the top are quite decorative . I first tried a compressed view on platform two but not happy as I clipped the top a bit too tight plus a gutter got in the way from whichever end I took the shot . Platform one one the other hand presented a clear shot of the whole line of pillars with their elaborate top sections .
Also in shot is a passenger waiting on a seat , not sure about how he looks , but then this is the London platform - not a place to look forward to visiting as far as I am concerned .
A sight and sound to calm things down -----
Also known as Watch Cottage, this was originally a rustic building. The Gothic seat and porch were added by Richard Colt Hoare in 1806. 'Gothick' features were popular additions to functional buildings during this period.
I have gotten a lot of invitations to join the "We Hate New Flickr" groups. I have gotten a lot of general inquiries about how to customize the settings. I don't know why....I just have.
So...here it is....
It's really not that different. I panicked at first when all the comments I had made had popped up but when I clicked on the button that says "more recent activity" I went to another page where there is a button that says "Activity Settings". All you have to do is click on that and you can customize what you do and what you don't see. It's actually far more functional that the old home page and the only real difference that I've seen is there are more contact photos and the list appears on the left instead of the right... Now perhaps I'm missing something horrid but I haven't found it yet!
It leaves me mystified at the unbending nature of people....change seems to freak everyone out! Fad causes come and go people...pick your causes by what is important and not by what is new. Now that being said...STOP BUYING BOTTLED WATER AND EVERYONE GO READ THESE ARTICLES which should scare the hell out of all of us! www.newint.org/ Plastic really IS forever.
shot by KHWD in tasmania
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The jetty at Bicheno, nestled in Waubs Gulch on Tasmania’s east coast, is a charming timber structure that plays a quiet but vital role in the town’s coastal rhythm. It’s managed by Marine and Safety Tasmania and serves as a modest but functional point for small vessels, fishing, and coastal access.
Just north of the boat ramp near the Lobster Shack, the jetty is part of the scenic Foreshore Walk—a favourite for locals and visitors alike. It’s not a grand marina, but that’s part of its appeal: it blends into the rugged coastline, offering flat access to the water and a front-row seat to the Tasman Sea’s moods.
If you’re wandering down Jetty Road, you’ll find yourself at Waubs Bay beach, where the jetty quietly anchors the scene. It’s a great spot to watch the sunrise, cast a line, or just soak in the salty air. And if you’re staying nearby—say, at the charmingly renovated Jetty’s End shack—you’re only a couple of minutes’ stroll from this coastal gem.
I thought it made an excellent image capture, what do you think?