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Magirus Deutz Dumper PUL308Y crosses Iver Lane, Iver in 1984 during the construction of the M25 Motorway..
Joining the Flock. San Joaquin Valley, California. February 15, 2016. © Copyright 2016 G Dan Mitchell - all rights reserved.
Ross’s geese descend through tule fog to join the flock
The drive to this location in mid-February was, in many ways, very typical. We were up before 4:00 am and quickly on the road in the darkness. An hour and a half later we turned on to the rural roads, and the first predawn color was coming to the sky — and, yes, it was still fairly clear. Soon, however, we began to drive through fog banks so thick that we had to slow, with visibility measured in feet. What had been a highway-speed drive quickly changed to a 15mph crawl as we watched intently for obstacles or other vehicles.
We arrived at our destination, still in very thick tule fog, and got out to get organized for photography. As we drove a gravel road around the area we occasionally caught glimpses of small birds near the route, but the only evidence of larger birds was their distant cries. Eventually we arrived at a spot where we could hear more birds, and occasionally a few would fly close enough that we could see them momentarily. But they remained out of sight as we waited. Eventually a slight breeze began to shift the fog a bit and the flock became barely visible, though light from the rising sun produced a luminous glow. These five Ross' geese dropped through the fog toward the flock below, with shapes that might make one think of angel wings.
G Dan Mitchell is a California photographer and visual opportunist. His book, "California's Fall Color: A Photographer's Guide to Autumn in the Sierra" is available from Heyday Books and Amazon.
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Cologne (German: Köln) is Germany's fourth-largest city (after Berlin, Hamburg and Munich). It is one of the oldest cities in Germany, having been founded by the Ubii in the year 38 BC. The name is derived from that of the Roman settlement, Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium.
Cologne lies on the River Rhine. The city's famous Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Cologne. It is renowned as a monument of Christianity, of German Catholicism in particular, of Gothic architecture and of the continuing faith and perseverance of the people of the city in which it stands. It is dedicated to Saint Peter and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The cathedral is a World Heritage Site, one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany, and Cologne's most famous landmark, described by UNESCO as an "exceptional work of human creative genius". It is visited by 20 thousand people every day.
Weather in Europe has been rather extreme during last month, I've now visited about 5 diffirent cities with wonderful Christmas markets and I only hear locals saying how unsual it is to see so much snow, including Cologne. It is not much fun to shoot when its -7C or colder in heavy snow fall, however when the weather calms down and the sun shows itself, some of the wonderful shots can be made. For what ever unknown reason, this is not very famous view although it is fabulous. Most people take the shot of the Cathedral from the river site where I was heading as well, however on my way I noticed few people on top of very high building (I always look up :-)) and it would not be me if I would not try to get there too. Luckily it is public paid terrase, so no convincing was needed this time... and as a bonus, I still managed to capture that famous view from the river too, however I prefer this shot much more.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Photo Focal length: 55.00 mm; Aperture: 14; Exposure time: 32.0 s; ISO: 100
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Sat here all alone and could really do with a natter anyone care to join me?
I have just finished rearranging our spare/dressing room and I am rather pleased with the results just needs a spot of paint and change of curtains to really become Helens retreat.
Right better go I have to water the tomato plants
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Side by side along a narrow street in Carmona, Spain. 2015
New as Greater Manchester PTE f/n 117 in April 1975, Leyland National HNE 647N joined the Shearing fleet soon after deregulation in October 1986. Seen in the Gower Street yard at Wigan c1987.
It was January 2, 2032 when the gang got back together after the mass earthquake that nearly destroyed earth itself. Together, they are there to survive as very few have.
For the "Scenes of War" Contest.
By the way this is my first "Apoc Scene". Any tips would help :)
Oh yes! Also, thanks a ton to Wimbe for giving me some tips and helping me out!
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Gunnuhver geothermal area is a field of steaming fumaroles and boiling mud pools. In the recent past some geysers existed here as well. As the tectonic plates move, new passages are constantly opening (and older ones are closing) for heated groundwater and gases. Gunnuhver is one such area. Here deeper below the surface the temperature of ground (and water in it) reaches 300° C. Much of groundwater comes from the nearby sea and is rich with chlorides and also with dissolved silica. As a result in the recent past hot springs and geysers have created sinter deposits - a hill named KÃsilhóll (KÃsilhóll, Silica hill). Today here are no hot water springs and geysers, but northeast from KÃsilhóll are located many steam vents (fumaroles) and boiling mud pools. Mud pools are formed by acidic groundwater sources, which turn lava into clay. The largest mud pool in Iceland also is located here - it is 20 m across, boiling vigorously along its rims. Hot ground is an immense source of energy. In 2006 near Gunnuhver geothermal field started to operate the Reykjanes Geothermal Plant. As a result the steaming of the ground in the geothermal field increased.
The walkways here make it easy to watch your step, but they weren’t here 300 years ago when the troublesome ghost of Gudrún Önundardóttir—who gives her nickname ‘Gunna’ to this beautiful geothermal field—was tricked into taking hold of a charmed knotted-rope that led her across the field and into the big fumerole. Some say she didn’t fall in with the rope, but is stuck holding onto the end of it, and paces around the rim of the steamy abyss for all eternity. I can’t be sure, but it was uncanny how the steam shifted in the breeze but never cleared completely, as though veiling something, or someone… You need to tread carefully when wandering around the striking mud pools and fumaroles of Gunnuhver, close to the Reykjanes town of GrindavÃk.
The Gunnuhver geothermal field reopened in June 2010 after being closed for a couple of years due to instability—one of the dangers being that the high-pressured steam might suddenly find another outlet underneath the visitor walkway.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: 24.00 - 105.00 mm; Focal length: 105.00 mm; Aperture: 8.0; Exposure time: 8.0 s; ISO: 250
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All my life I envied women for being able to wear dresses and skirts, pretty buses, copious jewelry, makeup, and for having a womanly figure.
And I wasn't allowed :(
But, through diligence and persistence, now I can.
And I am happy.
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The Ring of Kerry is probably the most visited attraction in Ireland outside of Dublin. County Kerry is famous for its natural beauty, and the Ring of Kerry is the most common tourist route for seeing it. There are relatively few historic sites along the route, though those that are there are worth seeing. Unfortunately, with fame comes the masses, and there are dozens of tour buses that run this route every day. This is good news if you don't have a car or a bike, but bad news if you do.
Derrynane Bay is one of the most beautiful parts of the Ring of Kerry. The view from the main road, the N70, is one of golden beaches and small islands nestling in a turquoise sea
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 78.00 mm; Aperture: 4.0; Exposure time: 1/200 s; ISO: 200
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Join us @ PLANET 13 for another night of BASS in a cozy yet spooky autumn environment.
Genres will range from DNB, Halftime DNB, Dubstep and more.
We are also handing out a special Halloween gift from Spaceberry store to everyone who attends. ♥
Line up:
3:00PM - Misch
4:00PM - Laly
5:00PM - Ayame
6:00PM - Thirteen
7:00PM - JenX
8:00PM - Natty Beaux
9:00PM - Kiteki
Haunted Stage SLURL: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Oceanpoint/30/31/1302
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The India Gate (Hindi: इंडिया गेट) is the national monument of India. It is one of the largest war memorials in India. Situated in the heart of New Delhi, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Originally known as All India War Memorial, it is a prominent landmark in Delhi and commemorates the 90,000 soldiers of the erstwhile British Indian Army who lost their lives fighting for the British Indian Empire, or more correctly the British Empire in India British Raj in World War I and the Afghan Wars.
Originally, a Statue of King George V had stood under the now-vacant canopy in front of the India Gate, and was removed to Coronation Park with other statues. Following India's independence, India Gate became the site of the Indian Army's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, known as the Amar Jawan Jyoti (Immortal Soldier).
Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 17.00 mm; Aperture: 20, Exposure time: 13.0 s, ISO: 100
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Join me on a promenade through Quinze-Vingts, a true locals quartier of Paris.
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Photo shoot for Bangladesh Army(Join Army Project).This image is property of Bangladesh Army & Half Stopo Down production.So plz do not use this image with out my & property Owners writen permission.
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Canal walk at Saltaire, West Yorkshire, England.
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Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is a royal Islamic mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei. The mosque is one of the most spectacular mosques in the Asia Pacific and a major landmark and tourist attraction of Brunei. The mosque unites Mughal architecture and Italian styles. The mosque is built in an artificial lagoon on the banks of the Brunei River at Kampong Ayer, the "village in the water". It has marble minarets and golden domes with courtyards and lush gardens full of fountains. The mosque is surrounded by a plethora of trees and floral gardens which in Islam symbolize heaven. A bridge reaches across the lagoon to Kampong Ayer in the middle of the river. Another marble bridge leads to a structure in the lagoon meant as a replica of a 16th Century Sultan Bolkiah mahligai barge. It was built to commemorate the 1,400th anniversary of Nuzul Al-Quran (coming down of the Quran), completed in 1967 and used to stage Quran reading competitions.
Borneo is famous for its tropical forests, orangutans, headhunters (the real ones) and many other things, what I didnt expect was that I would find there some of the most spectacular mosques I have ever seen and I have seen few by now. Capturing this place shortly after sunset with moment like this while you listen to call for prayer is truly wonderful experience.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 17.00 mm; Aperture: 14; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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High Level and Swing Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England.
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Isle of Skye - The Quirang is a fascinating rock formation on the Trotternish peninsula on Skye. It is approximately two miles north west of Staffin and six miles south east of Rubha Hunish. The Quiraing is a spectacular landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach, the northernmost summit of the Trotternish Ridge on the Isle of Skye. The whole of the Trotternish Ridge escarpment was formed by a great series of landslips; the Quiraing is the only part of the slip still moving, the road at its base near Flodigarry requires repairs each year.
The Trotternish Ridge lies on Skye's northernmost peninsula known as Trotternish. The northernmost summit on this ridge is known as the Quirang which has a fantastic maze of pinnacles, cliffs and flat grass tables that were formed by an ancient landslide of biblical proportions. From below these cliffs look huge, upon closer inspection you find many intricacies - scree slopes provide entrances to reveal an intricate maze of deep chasms and huge rock walls.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; ; Focal length: 42.50 mm; Aperture: 6.7; Exposure time: 1/125 s; ISO: 100
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Visited the Pyramidenkogel observation tower close Lake Woerth today after a lecture at Alpe-Adria University in Klagenfurt on my way to work to Infineon in Villach. Was a wonderful and sunny day with great view from up there at the top 100m above ground.
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Looking down on the ruins at the top of Medina Sidonia, Spain