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My travels around the UK with my son. June/July 2019 England.
Making our way to our apartment after a wonderful day looking around London.
Battersea Power Station is a decommissioned coal-fired power station, located on the south bank of the River Thames, in Nine Elms, Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The station is one of the world's largest brick buildings and notable for its original, Art Deco interior fittings and decor.
The building comprises two power stations, built in two stages in a single building. Battersea A Power Station was built between 1929–35 and Battersea B Power Station to its east, between 1937–41, when construction was paused owing to the worsening effects of the Second World War. The building was completed in 1955. "Battersea B" was built to a near identical design to "Battersea A" which provided the iconic four-chimney structure.
"Battersea A" was decommissioned in 1975. In 1980 the whole structure was given Grade II listed status; "Battersea B" shut three years later. In 2007 its listed status was upgraded to Grade II*. The building remained empty until 2014, during which time it fell into near ruin. Various plans were made to make use of the building, but none were successful. In 2012, administrators Ernst & Young entered into an exclusivity agreement with Malaysia's SP Setia and Sime Darby to develop the site to include 250 residential units, bars, restaurants, office space (occupied by Apple and No.18 business members club), shops and entertainment spaces. The plans were approved and redevelopment started a few years later. As of 2019, the building is owned by a consortium of Malaysian investors.
Restoration of the Grade II* listed Power Station is an early priority in the development. WilkinsonEyre was appointed in 2013 to complete the detailed design of the power station. Work commenced in 2013 and plans include the restoration of the art deco structure internally and externally, reconstruction of the chimneys, and refurbishment of the historic cranes and jetty as a new river taxi stop. The plan includes over 800 homes of varying sizes, and sales of residential apartments in Phase 1 of the redevelopment began in January 2013 with around 75 per cent of townhouses and apartments being sold within four days. Construction work on Phase 1, called Circus West, designed by architects SimpsonHaugh and dRMM, is being undertaken by Carillion and commenced in 2013 alongside work on the Power Station. The full redevelopment consists of seven main phases, some of which are planned to run concurrently. Phase 1 is due to complete in 2016/17 with the Northern line extension and requisite new Battersea Power Station terminal anticipated to complete in 2020.
For More Info:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battersea_Power_Station
This is a Sandhill Crane that I saw at Circle B ranch in Lakeland, Florida. They flew in and landed right in front of me and started vocalizing as I approached. I got the idea that they would prefer me to leave.
You wouldn't believe how loud they are. I was about 8-12 feet away and I got as I could with 300mm. They weren't really moving away, just side to side constantly turning away from me.
I also had to keep my eyes open and not fall in the water while I am looking through my viewfinder chasing and dancing around these birds, trying to get a photo. Ha!
Mike
Not many photographers out at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway for day 3 of the Diesel Gala on the 29th July 2018,due to the foul weather.However,myself and another brave the elements to capture D8137 passing Didbrook with a service for Toddington.The Class 20 is hauling the DMU.
another group of bootleg bigfigs I bought. all of these are great quality.
L - R
Atrocitus, Kilowog, Arkillo, Carnage.
Getting a chance to capture the special moments of a Bride getting Ready for the Wedding are indeed a privilege.
Firstly because, this is the time when the Bride shares last moment Jokes & stories with her friends & Bridesmaids. Also, because this is a time of Transformation. The before & after pictures of the Bride at every stage - Before/After the makeup, Before/After the Jewelery, Before/After the Maang tikka (Hair ornament touching the forehead) and so on....
The *ooohhs* & *wooowws* by the ladies in the Green room surely help the Bride get super confident to face the 'Audience'.. :D
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Revisiting an old Nickelodeon MOC from last year, only updated with my newest camera and some green slime effects!
Bride Belle Mariee and bridesmaids Boudoir Noir Ginger and Silver Soiree Poppy. Unfortunately, Ginger is running a little late... I don't think Belle Mariee is happy.
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He looked at me as if saying to me, "Get your camera ready, I'm about to start my act" :)
Praise the Lord for a chance to visit HK again after 5 years, even if it was just for 3 days. :)
"As we enter the final days of January 2024, things are looking up for the Prairies. They will be considerably up on the thermometer, that is. It will be a fitting conclusion to the first month of 2024 after such a bitterly cold start, thanks to the polar vortex." The Weather Network.
Adding five more photos from my archives this afternoon. If I wrote a description under any previously-posted photos that were taken on the same outings as these 'new' photos posted today, I will add it under today's photos.
"On 18 July 2016, I had a wonderful day out NE of the city with my daughter. The last time I actually drove eastwards was about six months ago, when I was shooting Short-eared Owls near the end of January. The last time (also the first time) I had ever driven out as far as Drumheller was on 29 September 2014. A few times, I had been fairly close when I went on several botany trips out that way, but when you are carpooling, you can't just go wherever you want. So, my daughter and I had a great time exploring some of the roads between Calgary and Drumheller. There were a handful of things or places we wanted to check out, but many things were total surprises. We knew we wanted to see fields, yellow fields full of canola as far as the eye could see. No disappointment there as we took in the gorgeous colour and the perhaps not so pleasant smell of this crop. When we were driving through regular, green landscapes, it all seemed so 'ordinary' after being treated to vibrant gold.
As well as canola fields, we also knew of a particular grain elevator and nearby old barn that we were keen to see. There was also an old, two-storey house in a hilly setting that we knew would have to be photographed from a great distance, but we were curious about it. There was also a small wetland that I wanted to drive by, just in case there was something to see. How glad we were that we went, as a magnificent Black-crowned Night-heron was posing nicely on a post, out in the open. This was the first time I had ever seen one close, so it made my day. At least, an adult - in October 2015, I had seen a gorgeous juvenile in Fish Creek Park.
Continuing on our way, we stopped to take a couple of quick shots of an Eastern Kingbird and then my daughter spotted a dark patch just above ground level, hidden in the bushes. It turned out to be an Eastern Kingbird's nest, with what looked like three large babies in it. No idea how she caught sight of this, but it was a treat to see.
Soon after this, we stopped to photograph two beautiful red barns and then stopped again to photograph a Western Kingbird. This is not a bird I normally see, so i was very happy to catch sight of this one.
A short drive further, we spotted a shorebird standing on a fence post - and then a second one a few posts away. At first, we thought maybe they were Wilson's Snipe, but then realized that they were something different - two beautiful Upland Sandpipers. I had seen one a number of years ago, but it was too far away for a photo. These are uncommon in Alberta. So, another very lucky find.
It was a pretty good day for hawks, too - so much so, that I got a gentle reminder form my daughter that I didn't need to photograph EVERY hawk we saw, lol. We had other places and other things that we wanted to get to.
As well as birds and beautiful scenery, we saw several old barns, including a special small shed/granary. Each year, the farmer allows the graduating class from the local high school to decorate this old building in any way they wish. A fun idea and it certainly adds a splash of colour. I was absolutely fascinated to read a little bit of history from someone who was a contact of mine on Flickr two or three years ago. Her Grandmother was apparently born in this house/shed. It was later converted to a granary and now, of course, has become the canvas for local students.
One of our main goals was to visit the old grain elevator at Sharples (not the one seen in this photo). I had wanted to visit there for quite a while and finally, we made it. Unfortunately, the elevator and nearby barn were in shadow, but it was great to see both old structures. We also passed the old elevator in the photo above when we were driving along the road north of the river, on the way to Drumheller. This, needless to say, meant another stop for photos.
www.bigdoer.com/9124/exploring-history/prairie-sentinels-...
A great day of fun, seeing and photographing such a variety of things. Beautiful weather and, best of all, a day spent with my daughter. Thanks so much, Rachel - glad you felt up to a day out, but sorry you got so many mosquito bites!
Total driving distance, round-trip: approximately 397 km, 247 miles."
A flock of 15 Rosyfaced Lovebirds were having a very noisy get-together on our neighbour's roof. By the time I had finished fiddling with lens, camera, exposure blabla, only 9 were left. But still....I felt pretty chuffed to have managed this snapshot at least.
Edit: Added to Wing Wednesday three years later....
Never found a group like this again. Still chuffed. ;-)
Happy Wing Wednesday!
One interesting manner of ants is their braveness!
When you get close to their territory, no matter how big you are, they attack you and try to defend their kind.
A close-up snap of a Scania/Wright Solar as it waits in the city centre before undertaking a 28A journey off to Thornhill & Llanishen.
This bus has since been repainted into the new orange livery.
Operator: Cardiff Bus
Vehicle: Scania K230UB / Wright Solar
Reg: CN58 FFX
Fleet No: 763
Location: Hayes Bridge Road, Cardiff
Route: 28A: City Centre - Thornhill
Date: January 14, 2022
The flower girl watches intently as the bride gets ready for her wedding.
Nikon F100, Ilford XP2 film. On-camera bounce flash.