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"Allium 'Millenium', 2016, ornamental onion, AL-ee-um, 20in. #Bulb, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-7, Purple, Bloom Month 5, In Garden Bed a0 for 0.2 years
Developed by Mark McDonough. Probably includes some A. nutens. Upright foliage clump of slender, grass-like, glossy deep green leaves ~6-12” tall in spring. Unbranched naked scapes rise 18-20” tall by mid-summer. Flowers are showy 2-inch spherical umbel of rose purple florets. Bloom mid to late summer (July-August). It is often spelled ‘Millennium’, but is registered as ‘Millenium’. #monocot
#Allium"
10 sec at F.6.3
28 mm (ES-S15-85)
The Millennium Bridge, officially known as the London Millennium Footbridge, is a steel suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Thames in London, England, linking Bankside with the City. It is located between Southwark Bridge (downstream) and Blackfriars Railway Bridge (upstream). The bridge is owned and maintained by the Bridge House Estates, a charitable trust overseen by the City of London Corporation. Construction of the bridge began in 1998, with the opening on 10 June 2000.
Londoners nicknamed the bridge the "Wobbly Bridge" after participants in a charity walk on behalf of Save the Children to open the bridge felt an unexpected, and, for some, uncomfortable, swaying motion on the first two days after the bridge opened. The bridge was closed later that day, and after two days of limited access the bridge was closed for almost two years while modifications were made to eliminate the wobble entirely. It was reopened in 2002. (Wikipedia)
Gateshead Millenium Bridge - The bridge was lifted into place in one piece by the Asian Hercules II, one of the world's largest floating cranes, on 20 November 2000. It was opened to the public on 17 September 2001, and was dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II on 7 May 2002. The bridge, which cost £22m to build, was part funded by the Millennium Commission and European Regional Development Fund. It was built by Volker Stevin. - From Wikipedia
The Sage - There has been popular debate surrounding The Sage Gateshead. There is a broad base of local support for the centre, including cross-party backing from local government. Conversely, some feel that along with the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art it represents an invasion of highbrow culture that is irrelevant to most of the population, and that the money might be better spent on other projects, such as improving Gateshead's residential areas and High Street. However, the money made available to the project build via Lottery Grants would not have been given for such general improvements to the area. The majority of local people from Gateshead and Newcastle feel as if The Sage Gateshead is very much part of their community and often attend classes and performances in the building as well as using it as a local facility. Many schools have been involved in performances at the Sage.
The building itself has its admirers and detractors. While many people; including locals, hold it to be a fine example of Norman Foster's design, others draw comparisons with a large slug. Gavin Stamp, writing as "Piloti" in Private Eye's Nooks and Corners column, suggested that the structure resembles a "shiny condom".
The Sage Gateshead has won many awards, including the Local Authority Building of the Year in the 2005 British Construction Industry Awards and the RIBA Award for Inclusive Design. - From Wikipedia
Pentax 645n
Pentax 45mm f2.8 fa
Fuji Neoplan Acros 100
Epson V600
Spent the day out shooting some film, all black and white. I've shot this bridge before but never with the clouds like this and the shadows, think I got lucky this day :)
Here was my inspiration/model/template source: starwarsscifimodels.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/ceb5ceb9c...
Millenium Travel 3553FH Mercedes Benz Vario O814D Autobus Classique C29F midicoach at Mansfield Bus Station on Apollo Bingo shuttles on 4 May 2018.
Shot 1 of D Silo @ millenium mills.
Seen loads of other peoples shots of this, just really fancied a similar shot, but in film, and at night :p
which do people prefer, crazy sky, or the one with the reflection?
Panoramic shot of London's Millenium Bridge, using 4 photos and Arcsoft panorama Maker. This bridge croses the Thames between the Tate modern Gallery in the South Bank, and St Paul's cathedral (see dome).
The Wales Millenium Center located in Cardiff Bay, is a theatre and Visitor Center. The copper colour dome is easily recognised, the building is constructed from Welsh materials.
Nikon F100
Tokina 20-35mm
Kokak Ektar
Cokin ND Grad
Epson 4490 (home scan)
Decided to run a film of Kodak Ektar through my newly aquired Nikon F100 and Tokina 20-35mm lens. I can see I'm going to like this combination a lot when I shoot film and I'm really pleased with the results. The metering seems to be spot on considering it was such a dull and dreary day :)
In the National Museum of Scotland, the millennium clock tower echoes the form of a medieval cathedral. Standing just over ten metres high, it marks the passing of time but is also a summary of the best and worst of the twentieth century. The intricately animated construction comprises four sections: The Crypt, The Nave, The Belfry and The Spire.
In the Crypt at the base of the tower, an Egyptian monkey turns the wheels and cogs which imprison an ancient spirit.
The Nave holds a pendulum with a skeletal death figure straddling a convex mirror. Distorted figures of Lenin, Hitler and Stalin act as a reminder of the worst aspects of the twentieth century. But there is celebration of better times, too, with a playground of animated characters, including a Chaplin-like figure.
The Belfry accommodates the clock and the Requiem, a circle of twelve figures. Each represents a calendar month, as well as a hardship or tragedy that has afflicted humanity, from war to famine, slavery to persecution. The clock face is the most contemporary part of the tower with its brightly-coloured glass panels.
The Spire is empty apart from its bell. A female figure stands at the very top, carrying a dead man. This is the Pietà, from the Italian for compassion and pity.
Rustington, West Sussex.
I've lived just a couple of miles from Rustington since 1976 ... and I've only just seen this bench, which presumably was put there in 2000!
Can't beat some of the views from the upper floors of the Millenium Hotel in Lower Manhattan.
Hope all is well with everyone.....not much free time these days; sure do miss everyone. Have a great week!!!!!
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