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"""In the early 1500s, the first Jack-in-the-Box was made by a German clockmaker known as Claus. Claus built a wooden box, with metal edges and a handle that would pop out a cartoon devil or “Jack” after cranking the handle.
It was built as a gift for a local prince's fifth birthday. After seeing this toy, other nobles requested their own "Devils-in-a-box" for their children.
In the early 18th century, improved toy mechanisms made the Jack-in-the-Box more widely available for all children and not just royalty.
The Jack-in-the-Box has been used for centuries by cartoonists as a way to describe and poke fun at politicians.
The name Jack in the Box has also been used as the name of a fast food company, who began using the toy and the phrase as their mascot in the early 1950s."""
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This is a paper folded version. I used 30x60cm duo colored Kraft paper (gold /red).
Final size: a little box 5x5x5cm, when the box is closed. When Jack pops out the height is 10cm ;-))
Model: origami Jack in the Box
Design Max Hulme
Diagrams: in the BOS Magazine #203 or here
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Vanguard, 2 Riflemen, and a female Scout. Comment your favs. Ik they're similar but I think they look much better than some of the originals. Share your Rebel armies too!
Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Happy early Caturday!!! But late, because I discovered yesterday was International Cheetah Day Dec. 4, 2025.
The world’s fastest land animal is racing against extinction. Help us win the race! The global population of cheetah now numbers less than 7000 adult individuals. Currently on the IUCN red list as vulnerable.
Dr. Laurie Marker designated December 4th as International Cheetah Day. The annual celebration was set in remembrance of a cheetah cub named Khayam, that she raised at Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon. She then moved to Namibia and continued her work there.
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat of the subfamily Felinae that occurs in North, Southern and East Africa, and a few localities in Iran.
It inhabits a variety of mostly arid habitats like dry forests, scrub forests, and savannahs.
The species suffered a substantial decline in its historic range in the 20th century due to habitat loss, poaching for the illegal pet trade, and conflict with humans. By 2016, the global cheetah population has been estimated at approximately 7,100 individuals in the wild.
Several African countries have taken steps to improve cheetah conservation measures. - Wikipedia
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In the forefront there is a huge mansion which looks more like a white dirt in this huge plateau. This is, I suppose what is big data is meant and the setting is in Guizhou, one of the poorest province in China both in terms of output and natural resources. The government improved the transport network there and designated it the centre of all big data, as the place is largely 3K metre above sea level, and is so cool that it saves a lot of fuel in cooling down the relevant machines. Btw, this is also the birthplace of the boss of Huawei, Ren Zhengfei, even though I'm not sure where his house arrested daughter in Canada was born.
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崔岩光 Cui Yan Guang, one of the best Chinese sopranos ever :
Home, Sweet Home
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9Bfm6QUXzQ&list=PLJI0qb50l7v...
在銀色的月光下 ( In the Sliver Moonbeam )
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U8n3rMEcZc
Piacer d'amor
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWVaNdfXBg4
SOLVEJG'S LIED
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2MPVfGrhJY
Schubert's Ave Maria
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiI9dTnYvAI
漁光曲 ( Ode to the Fishermen's Lighting )
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8k_-QMwWUI
Schubert's Wiegenlied
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJGhTpzk_WU&list=PLJI0qb50l7v...
Auf Flügeln des Gesanges
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKjVoRFN_ww&list=PLJI0qb50l7v...
Mozart's Magic Flute
I haven't used my drone very often this year, mainly because my other camera was more inviting, but maybe coming winter I will use my drone more often.
One of the nice things of a drone is that you can picture structures from height that you otherwise wouldn't see.
That is easy seeable with this picture of the "Ijsseleye".
The IJsseleye is an artificial island in the Ketellake (Ketelmeer, province of Flevoland, the Netherlands) used as a depository to store polluted silt. Most of the polluted silt was deposited in the Ketelmeer by the IJssel river between 1950 and 1990. Removal of silt soil from the Ketelmeer lake also aims to deepen the channel leading to the mouth of the IJssel to at least a depth of 3.5 m (11.5 ft), thus aiming to improve access to the river for navigation.
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A very new moon and a clearer atmosphere than any of my recent visits to the area. Papalote Rancho Viejo campsite in Big Bend Ranch State Park, Presidio County, Texas.
I love criticism, especially when it's constructive and gives me the chance to improve myself ;-)
A huge thank you to Karsten Höhne, who led me into the world of Photoshop with a lot of patience and great tricks. It's even really fun once you know where what is and what each click does.... (not that I already know all that :-))) )
Known as the Gateshead Glasshouse International Centre for Music and called the "Glasshouse" or the Glass Bubble Building by the Geordies.
Some information:-
The construction of this architectural staple of the Quayside marked a time of resurgence and change for the arts in Newcastle and Gateshead and the site of this giant glass, multi-domed building was once home to a rope and wire factory.
Now this elegantly construction of Foster and Partners-designed building has 630 panes of glass and was constructed in 1997 to revitalise Gateshead, by building a state-of-the-art concert venue in the unused industrial area.
And also, the building itself is made of specially constructed concrete that has extra air bubbles designed to improve both acoustics and sound proofing.
It's a great pity for me, it was not a really good day, with the weather when I composed and framed this capture, from over the River Tyne and was the only way for me to be able to fit and get into all in full frame! Because it is an enormous gigantic building that stands truly well out and is an eye-catching one too!
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In Landshut am Hofberg befindet sich die Teufelsbrücke. Wie sie zu diesem Namen kam, kann ich leider nicht sagen. Aber ich glaube fast, das wäre eine interessante Geschichte.
Beim Bild handelt es sich um ein HDR, bestehend aus drei Einzelbildern, die in Lightroom CC verrechnet und anschließend in Photoshop CC veredelt wurden.
In Landshut (Bavaria) you can find the Devils Bridge ("Teufelsbrücke"). I don't know, why the bridge has this scarry name. Maybe it's an interessting story.
This picture is a HDR from 3 single images, combined in Lightroom CC and improved in Photoshop CC
After their overnight run from Medley, FL, FEC train 336 switches onto the Cemex City Point lead at CP City Point in Cocoa, FL.
CP City Point was rebuilt from its original configuration a few months prior to this photo. Originally, it was just the single main and the City Point lead with some standard vaders. Now, as you can see, there's a whole new main being built and two tracks that turn west off of the main to head toward Orlando for Brightline.
Camera: Holga 120N
Film: Ilford HP5 Plus 400, rated @ ASA 800
Exposure: 1/100 sec and f/11, hand-held
Film developed and scanned by Foto Brell, Bonn
Edited under Adobe Lightroom
Cropping improved the composition but removed the Holga typical vignetting.
After some nights spent to learn and practice new imaging techniques, I propose a version of my first attempt to Andromeda Galaxy, less harsh, more realistic and detailed and (I hope) nicer to see.
- OTA: William Optics Zenithstar 61 APO doublet + WO Flat61 field flattener
- Mount: SkyWatcher Star Adventurer GTI
- Camera: Nikon D800 unmodified
Stack of 34x120s. shots @3.200ISO + 10 dark + 10 flats, using Starry Sky Stacker (SSS) for Mac.;
Processing through Adobe Photoshop
Any comment and/or advice for improving is welcome
Improved image uploaded 16/09/2023
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The first record of a mill at Worsbrough was in the Domesday book of 1086, although the exact location of the mill along the River Dove is unknown. The oldest part of the mill standing today dates from about 1625 and forms the two storey stone building known as the Old Mill, which houses the waterwheel. Before the Mill House was built in the mid 18th century the miller and his family would have lived in the mill itself. There are large fireplaces on both the ground and first floors and the lintel over the fireplace on the first floor is inscribed with several dates and initials of the millers.
The Old Mill was probably modernised in the early 1820’s to improve its output, and in the 1840’s the New Mill was built next door. The machinery in the New Mill was powered by a steam engine and a third floor, where grain could be stored in bulk, was added.
Trade for corn and flour began to drop off towards the end of the 19th century as cheap imported wheat came in from abroad.
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I can't imagine why this motel in Winnemucca, Nevada had a vacancy. Since the photo was taken in 1996 I can only hope they have improved their image. This was scanned from a slide.
Improving transparency.
Near Schwedenplatz, Vienna
Original title “Working Girl” was inappropriate. Looked back at all my photos that year and asked myself what I liked best, and why. This is the type photo for a core theme—images resolving contradictions. In this case, order and chaos, as the woman cleans the window of a clock shop with a perfectly horizontal squeegee stroke in a sea of bubbles. Love her contemplative expression, and the clutter of urban reflections superimposed on the orderly interior of a Viennese clock seller.
Explore “Street and Documentary” Takeover no.89, 24 July 2024
The city took its name from a set of locks built to improve navigation past the Cascades Rapids of the Columbia River. The U.S. federal government approved the plan for the locks in 1875, construction began in 1878, and the locks were completed on November 5, 1896. The locks were subsequently submerged in 1938, replaced by Bonneville Lock and Dam. Cascade Locks is just upstream from the Bridge of the Gods, a toll bridge that spans the Columbia River.
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My good friend Peter EW&F suggested that I improve my bug trap to save the Honey Bees.
I haven't caught any Honey Bees yet mostly flies and ants but I improved it anyway just incase, I can now open the lid and let them out.
See original trap below.
Have a great day!
Zakher Lake is a manmade reservoir that is situated in Al Ain town. It was constructed in the 1990s to provide water for irrigation and livestock in the hot and dry Hajar mountain region. It was created by damming a valley which developed a collection of rainwater and eventually pushed up the groundwater level resulting in the creation of this lake.
Since its creation, it has played a crucial role in improving local agriculture, water management, and replenishing groundwater supplies. It has helped the local communities thrive by providing them access to fresh water throughout the year. In recent years, Zakher Lake has become a popular tourist spot, which gives the locals more opportunities to earn a livelihood. (DubaiCityTourism.com)
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We visited this beautiful lake shortly before dusk and after a day in the desert. Through our spotting scope we could see that the lake was popular with birds, which had wisely chosen the furthest shore for their evening roost. This was our last birding stop in the UAE before entering Oman the next morning.
Explored on January 13, 2026 at #48.
Here is the link to our Arabian Peninsula birding trip: ebird.org/tripreport/431495
Zakher Lake, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. November 2025.
Rockjumper Birding Tours.
The other one was so messy, so I redone the whole thing, and I also didn't like his previous owner...
Buster has improved a bit since getting fluids done twice a week... his appetite is another story... he turns his nose up at dog food... and prefers my cooking.... I broiled chicken thighs for him and he gobbled it up... but the next day turned up his nose again... this day he chose leftover pizza!!!
In a few weeks I will have his blood taken again and we will see where his kidney levels are...
It's very sad seeing them age and their eyes affected by the sun, like what happened this day...
Every day is a gift having him with me....
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On the edge of Kingsmere Lake, Mackenzie King spent almost 50 years (1903 – 1950) improving and expanding his estate, which he bequeathed to all Canadians. From the moment we enter this picturesque estate through wooded paths, we can enjoy the beauty of the Mooreside Main House and gardens where he hosted several important statesmen such as Winston Churchill among others. The spirits lead us to King’s historical ruins:
The Abbey Ruins
The stones from the Abbey Ruins were pieced together from remnants of other buildings, including
- the Canadian Parliament Building destroyed from fire in 1916,
- the crest of a former speaker of the House of Commons at Westminster, England,
- the stones from the printing office owned by King’s maternal grandfather, and
- the temple-like front piece (“Greek temple on a hill” he says) – came from a bay window removed from a Sandy Hill house about to be demolished. His imagination turned the bay window into the Acropolis.
Mackenzie King Estate, Gatineau Park, Québec, Canada
Au bord du lac Kingsmere, Mackenzie-King passa près de 50 ans (de 1903 à 1950) à améliorer et à agrandir son domaine qu'il légua à tous les Canadiens. Dès que nous entrons dans ce domaine pittoresque par des chemins boisés, nous pouvons apprécier la beauté de la maison principale et des jardins de Mooreside où il a hébergé plusieurs hommes d'État importants, tel que Winston Churchill. Les esprits nous mènent aux ruines historiques de King:
Les ruines de l'abbaye
Les pierres des ruines de l’abbaye ont été reconstituées à partir de vestiges d’autres bâtiments, notamment
- le Parlement canadien détruit par un incendie en 1916,
- l'emblème d'un ancien président de la Chambre des communes à Westminster, en Angleterre,
- les pierres de l’imprimerie appartenant au grand-père maternel de King et
- le morceau de façade en forme de temple « temple grec sur une colline », dit-il) - venait d'une baie vitrée retirée d'une maison de Sandy Hill sur le point d'être démolie. Son imagination transforma la baie vitrée en Acropole.
Domaine Mackenzie-King, Parc de la Gatineau, Québec, Canada
So once in a while i like to experiment with globe-like images. I'm always trying to improve upon my previous ones, and it seems i succeeded again at doing so.
This photograph was taken at the beautiful lighthouse in Hellevoetsluis.
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After the end of the Dust Bowl, few were prepared for the abundance of grain harvested as the rains returned. To help deal with the surplus, one of President Roosevelt’s New Deal policies offered temporary grain storage in the form of what was called “government granaries.”
Once the kit was delivered to the farm, farmers built forms and mixed and poured crude cement blocks on which the granaries rested. Later kits improved in quality and appearance and eventually became a prairie land improvement on nearly every farm. I am guessing this building came from those developments.
I got a chance to go to the zoo today, I haven't been there in years. It was great to see how much they have improved it.
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I've been wanting to take a long exposure of this Oregon landmark for almost ten years, but it's not often that the tides align properly with the few trips I take this far down the Oregon coast. Today my friend and I were traveling from Newport down south in the morning and decided to stop here to see if the tides would cooperate with us. Between the less than stellar light, foggy morning, and stack of ND filters I had to shoot through I definitely have room to improve in the future, but I'm thrilled to finally have gotten this shot!
This image of a wild Little Owl was captured in my back garden during a beautiful sunny evening. It has been visiting regularly for the past month looking for food, providing me with lots of photo opportunities.
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The shot above was yesterday teatime then within an hour everything changed
Red Arrows flew for 1 minute and cancelled their display
today All is not great here at the seaside
long story
weather is now very BAD
flying will be cancelled or disrupted
and our hotel is so awful we dont want to be in it any longer than we have to...............
currently sheltering in an internet cafe ....
I hope things improve or we will be heading home