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Hi to everyone! I have been busy lately, so i haven't had time for photography. I will come back slowly and visit your streams and beautiful creations. I hope you are all doing fine. :)
Carmo Architectural Complex
Formed by the Igreja Conventual, Igreja da Ordem Terceira and Convento do Carmo, the Architectural Complex of Carmo is a construction from the early 18th century, in Baroque style.
Saint Cristopher
Conjunto Arquitetônico do Carmo
Formado pela Igreja Conventual, Igreja da Ordem Terceira e Convento do Carmo, o Conjunto Arquitetônico do Carmo é uma construção do inÃcio do século XVIII, em estilo barroco.
Digital Art - Photo Art
Lightweight HDR editing
Effects: texture, color, light
Software: Windows; Snapseed
Edits made to my original photos
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São Cristóvão
Sergipe, Brasil
Lightweight HDR editing
Flowermanjoe, said
Delightful idyllic scenery!
Mangue Seco, Bahia
Estância, Sergipe
Brasil
Rapazinho-dos-velhos
Galbuliformes (Ordem)
Bucconidae (FamÃlia)
- Horsfield, 1821
Nystalus maculatus (N C)
- Gmelin, 1788
Spot-backed Puffbird (N I)
Free Bird
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Piranhas
Alagoas, Brasil
Paradise Landscapes Serie
Illustration/Art
Image-editing
Watercolor texture
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Jericoacoara
Ceará, Brasil
Art Week Gallery Group
2 July to 8 July our theme is:
~~~Summer Fantasies ~~~
August's Explore Takeover: The Color BLUE
www.flickr.com/groups/2684497@N24/discuss/72157721923187941/
Foto 20 p. 23
Bring it over to my place
And you be like
"Baby, who cares?"
But I know you care
Bring it over to my place
You don't know what you did, did to me
Your body lightweight speaks to me
Pose Used:
[Aelithe] - Sophisticated
The Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) is a small, critically endangered African scavenger known for its ability to blush pink/red when excited and its high adaptability to urban environments.
As a crucial, yet often overlooked, "sanitation worker," it relies on a keen sense of smell to find food, frequently scavenging scraps in cities, dumps, and coastal areas.
Despite their adaptability, the Hooded Vulture is currently listed as Critically Endangered. Populations have declined drastically (over 80% in some regions) due to poisoning, both accidental (from eating livestock treated with chemicals) and intentional (by poachers to prevent vultures from signalling their location to rangers).
There's also the Illegal Trade: Use of body parts in traditional medicine and rituals.
Also...modernisation, eg Upgraded, sanitary slaughterhouses in cities have inadvertently reduced their primary food sources.
Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) landing Senegal-9252.jpg
First records of this species
Primeiros registros dessa espécie
Rusty-collared Seedeater
(Nome em Inglês)
Sporophila collaris
(Boddaert, 1783)
(Nome CientÃfico)
Thraupidae
Cabanis, 1847
(FamÃlia)
Passeriformes (Ordem)
Fonte: Wikiaves
Pássaro Silvestre
Free Bird
Lago Sul, Ponte JK
BrasÃlia, Brasil
Wattled Starling / Lappenstar (Creatophora cinerea)
on the back of a Plains Zebras / Steppenzebras (Equus quagga)
Tarangire N.P., Tanzania, Africa
Happy Sunday !
Tropical Beach
Postagem especial para o grupo
Boats & Other Water Craft
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Local da foto:
Baia Formosa
Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
Une des trois construites par H&M pour courir en Grande-Bretagne
Berline championne en Angleterre et en Afrique du Sud
Vendu 287.500€
Vente 2023
===Project C.A.R.S. 2, PC
4320x2430 (SRWE); in-game Photo mode===
-No Photoshop etc., just in-game tools & filters;
-ReShade clarity shader & contrast
The Birth of a Legend: Brief Background on the Shelby Cobra
In the early 1960s, automotive visionary Carroll Shelby envisioned a car that would combine American muscle with European agility. The result was the legendary Shelby Cobra —a fierce hybrid, born from coupling a potent American V8 engine with a lightweight British AC Ace chassis.
SIGNIFICANCE IN AMERICAN AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY
The Shelby Cobra stands as a monumental achievement in American automotive history. It broke the European stronghold on sports car racing and established the U.S. as a serious contender on the international stage. Winning the FIA World Sportscar Championship in 1965, the Cobra became the first American car to claim this prestigious title, sending shockwaves throughout the automotive world.
OVERVIEW OF ITS IMPACT ON RACING
But the Shelby Cobra’s legacy isn’t confined to its aluminum and steel composition. Its racing accomplishments are stuff of legend—from the rigorous 12 Hours of Sebring to the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans. Through these competitions, the Cobra didn’t just achieve victories; it became an enduring symbol of American grit, audacity, and innovation.
1963 – 12 Hours of Sebring: THE AUDACIOUS DEBUT
THE RACE
The 12 Hours of Sebring, a cornerstone in the American endurance racing calendar, is often cited as a rite of passage for new marques seeking international prestige. The Florida race is notorious for its grueling track, a blend of asphalt and concrete that wears both man and machine down to their breaking points. When the Shelby Cobra made its appearance at the Sebring track in 1963, the automotive world was watching with a blend of curiosity and skepticism. Could this American upstart hold its own against the likes of Porsche and Ferrari?
PERFORMANCE AND IMPACT
The Cobras faced a myriad of issues from the outset, including mechanical problems that kept them from clinching the top spot. Yet, despite these setbacks, their performance was revelatory. With blistering speed on the straights and remarkable agility, the Cobras held their ground and gave the European stalwarts a run for their money. Although they didn’t win, the cars demonstrated their considerable potential, setting the stage for their future domination.
KEY DRIVERS AND OUTCOMES
The 1963 Sebring race featured a talented roster of drivers behind the wheels of the Shelby Cobras, including the likes of Dan Gurney and Phil Hill, both of whom had already etched their names in motorsports history. While mechanical issues prevented the team from seizing victory, the experience and data gathered from this race were invaluable. It provided Shelby and his team the necessary insights to refine the Cobra, turning it into a more formidable contender in subsequent races.
The 1963 12 Hours of Sebring may not have been a crowning achievement for the Shelby Cobra, but it was a critical moment of validation. It showed that this audacious American experiment in high-speed engineering was more than just a novelty—it was a serious contender on the global motorsports stage. And it was only a hint of greater glories to come.
DOMESTIC SUCCESS: THE SHELBY COBRA REIGN SUPREME ON HOME TURF
Brief Overview of the SCCA
The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) has long been a bastion for grassroots motorsport in the United States. Established in 1944, the SCCA organizes a wide array of racing events, from amateur autocross to high-level road racing championships. The SCCA National Championships serve as the pinnacle of this ecosystem, a stage where the best in American racing talent convenes to duke it out for domestic supremacy. Within this context, the Championships serve as an essential proving ground for American-made cars, and this is where the Shelby Cobra came to make yet another indelible mark.
How Shelby Cobras Performed in the Series
In the annals of SCCA history, few cars have made as resounding an impact as the Shelby Cobra. Its entrance into the series was akin to a hurricane hitting a placid coastline; it disrupted established norms and immediately set new standards. Cobras didn’t just participate in the SCCA—they dominated. Their combination of raw power, nimble handling, and superior engineering made them almost unbeatable in various classes.
Under the stewardship of experienced drivers and talented mechanics, the Cobras racked up victories and titles, sweeping aside more established names with seeming ease. The car became a staple at SCCA events, its unique roar echoing as both a siren song for enthusiasts and a harbinger of defeat for competitors.
LASTING IMPACT IN DOMESTIC RACING
The Shelby Cobra’s dominance in the SCCA wasn’t just a series of isolated victories; it was a seismic shift in American road racing. The car’s performance emboldened other American manufacturers to aim higher, to think beyond domestic markets, and to set their sights on international racing glory. In essence, the Cobra became the gold standard, the benchmark against which new entrants measured their mettle.
Moreover, the Cobra’s success created a ripple effect that transcended the racetrack. It influenced automotive design, spurring innovation in aerodynamics, engine efficiency, and materials science. Its success also led to a surge in interest in motorsports among the American public, transforming what had been a niche hobby into a mainstream cultural phenomenon.
SHELBY COBRA’S CONTINUED INFLUENCE IN THE RACING WORLD
Long after its initial heyday, the Shelby Cobra continues to resonate in the world of motorsports. The car’s design principles, focused on achieving a perfect balance between raw power and agile handling, have become a blueprint for sports car engineering. Subsequent generations of racers and automakers alike find themselves revisiting the Cobra’s playbook, keen on capturing even a fraction of its groundbreaking magic. Numerous racing events, including vintage and historic races, regularly feature Cobras—both original and replica—as testament to its everlasting appeal and effectiveness.
Source: CLASSIC RECREATIONS
* Car photographed at 2025 British Car Fest, Harper Junior College, Palatine, IL
Chassis No.:  CSX. 3033
>>> Only question (in my mind) is [should the Cobra emblem in the upper left corner remain............or be removed? Viewers can give your opinions if you so choose.]
Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure. The pilot sits in a harness suspended below a fabric wing comprising a large number of interconnected baffled cells. Wing shape is maintained by the suspension lines, the pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing, and the aerodynamic forces of the air flowing over the outside.
Despite not using an engine, paragliders flight can last many hours and cover many hundreds of kilometers, though flights of one to two hours and covering some tens of kilometers are more the norm. By skillful exploitation of sources of lift, the pilot may gain height, often climbing to altitudes of a few thousand meters.
This paraglider started near the old castle of Kallmünz, a picturesque village located at the confluence of Naab and Vils in the Upper Palatinate.
Text adapted from Wikipedia.
The BR Table 90 SX 15:46 Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield DMU service passes New Mills South Junction in early September 1990. The Chester based Class 108 set CH627 comprised DMBS 51945 and DMCL 52060.
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59203 descends towards Crofton near Wolfhall with a very short 7A09 07:12 Merehead - Acton
Single 59s on this working are now rare. In this case it looks like the train is formed of one portion, with only box wagons and no hoppers, so no need for the additional 66.
Due to strike action there were no passenger workings over the B&H all day, but 7A09 still managed to run an hour late (after leaving Merehead over 2 hours down)
Taken with the aid of a pole