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Ein schöner Abend im Oktober in der Neuen Landschaft Ronneburg.
A beautiful evening in October in the Neue Landschaft Ronneburg.
Ein wundervoller Sonnenuntergang auf der Schmirchauer Höhe bei Ronneburg.
A wonderful sunset on the Schmirchauer Höhe near Ronneburg.
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Abends auf der Schmirchauer Höhe bei Ronneburg.
In the evening on the Schmirchauer Höhe near Ronneburg.
Ein schöner Abend im Oktober in der Neuen Landschaft Ronneburg.
A beautiful evening in October in the Neue Landschaft Ronneburg.
Ein wundervoller Sonnenuntergang auf der Schmirchauer Höhe bei Ronneburg.
A wonderful sunset on the Schmirchauer Höhe near Ronneburg.
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Ein traumhafter Sonnenuntergang auf der Schmirchauer Höhe.
Dieser Berg wurde zur BUGA 2007 künstlich auf dem ehemaligen Gebiet eines Uran Tagebaus der Wismut bei Ronneburg angelegt.
A fantastic sunset on the Schmirchauer Höhe.
This mountain was artificially created for the BUGA 2007 on the former area of a uranium open pit of the Wismut near Ronneburg.
Nachts auf der Schmirchauer Höhe. Ein Weiter Blick und himmlische Ruhe.
Dieser Berg wurde zur BUGA 2007 künstlich auf dem ehemaligen Gebiet eines Uran Tagebaus der Wismut bei Ronneburg angelegt.
At night on the Schmirchauer Höhe. A wide view and heavenly calm.
This mountain was artificially created for the BUGA 2007 on the former area of a uranium open pit of the Wismut near Ronneburg.
Abends auf der Schmirchauer Höhe bei Ronneburg.
In the evening on the Schmirchauer Höhe near Ronneburg.
Ein traumhafter Sonnenuntergang auf der Schmirchauer Höhe.
Dieser Berg wurde zur BUGA 2007 künstlich auf dem ehemaligen Gebiet eines Uran Tagebaus der Wismut bei Ronneburg angelegt.
A fantastic sunset on the Schmirchauer Höhe.
This mountain was artificially created for the BUGA 2007 on the former area of a uranium open pit of the Wismut near Ronneburg.
Ein wundervoller Sonnenuntergang auf der Schmirchauer Höhe bei Ronneburg.
A wonderful sunset on the Schmirchauer Höhe near Ronneburg.
EOS R & Art Sigma 24-105 F4 DG
Experimenting some more with the 'pool of light' effect — it works well with the naturally rich tone of the leather and old maps. Processed with a touch of vintage, in Snapseed.
FYR installation by Jari Haanperä at the Lux Helsinki 2014 festival. Installation was set up at the National Museum’s courtyard.
"Hurricane lamp galaxies".
A more traditional still life today, with glorious cottage garden favourite, the hollyhock. The tall flowers need a suitably tall container which, in turn, necessitates a certain composition. The choice of flowers pretty much ends up determining the whole of the rest of the shot as elements fall into place around them.
The daffodils in this still life photograph embody the essence of the spring equinox, as they reach their peak during this time of year. Their vibrant yellow hue is a symbol of the hope and joy that accompanies the emergence from the darker half of the year into the light. Their delicate petals seem to dance in the glow of the rustic miner's lamp, which casts a warm, inviting light on the scene. Alongside the daffodils sits a delectable treat - a rich and indulgent chocolate Tiffin, paired perfectly with a freshly brewed cup of coffee. This still life captures the essence of springtime: a celebration of new beginnings, renewal, and the simple pleasures of life.
It's definitely starting to feel like winter — the leaves have fallen from the trees, the days are short and the weather's misty, cold and wet. A nice hot cup of coffee adds some much needed comfort and warmth.
Okay, well I’m a week early, so sue me! I was in the mood and the daffodils might not last until next week. Concentrated on getting moody directional and diffuse lighting. Black background for some punchy contrast plus shiny black metal always looks great against a black background!
You can read the description engraved on this old Welsh miner's lamp for yourself. Just enlarge. It is indeed a beautiful antique object of great personal historic significance.
Both my grandfathers had been coal miners. My father's father had come from the Rhondda Valley in Wales and had worked in the mines there until his mid twenties. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhondda
My mother's father spent all his working life in the Queensland coal mines around Ipswich, the last 30 of which were spent in the Queensland Mine's Rescue Service (for which he was awarded the British Empire Medal).
Whilst on a visit with friends in England in 1979, my parents were presented with this lamp (since their friends knew of the family mining links). It had been found in the attic of a church in Edgeware, London. How it got there we don't know, although it is possible that the Welsh miner who owned it, Ned Morgan ( a very Welsh name is Morgan), was converted during the Welsh Revival that began in 1904, and after moving to London later in life presented it to the church. But we can't be sure.
At least we can be sure of this much. The lamp is now in my safekeeping, and it is not for sale at any price.
It is interesting to know that the date on this lamp (1907) was during the time that the Beaconsfield gold mine was in full production.
Miner's Lamp in BIG at night at Moers, NRW Germany. 72m over ambient level.
Grubenlampe in Gross bei Nacht in Moers, NRW Deutschland. 72m über Umgebungsniveau.
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ISO 100, 10mm, F/11, 13s,
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The 'Geleucht' (miner's lamp) on the Rheinpreußen spoil tip. To turn the Rheinpreußen spoil tip into a landmark, the Ruhr Regional Association decided at the end of 2005 to erect an approximately thirty meter high tower in the shape of a miner's lamp on the summit. The design was created by the artist Otto Piene. [Wikipedia]
The 'Geleucht' (miner's lamp) on the Rheinpreußen spoil tip. To turn the Rheinpreußen spoil tip into a landmark, the Ruhr Regional Association decided at the end of 2005 to erect an approximately thirty meter high tower in the shape of a miner's lamp on the summit. The design was created by the artist Otto Piene. [Wikipedia]
Miner's Lamp in BIG at night at Moers, NRW Germany. 72m over ambient level.
Grubenlampe in Gross bei Nacht in Moers, NRW Deutschland. 72m über Umgebungsniveau.
Settings:
ISO 100, 17mm, F/14, 2s,
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The old Bristol Gas works Power house with a new future after work started 2002. The gas works are where Humphry Davey tested his revolutionary Miners Lamp which was named after him as the "Davey Lamp"
The wall is built of bricks each of which has been bought by the families of miners who worked at nearby Dexter and Kingsbury Collieries.
Their names are carved into each brick. Zoom in and look.
The miner’s lamp lights up as an everlasting flame to commemorate those who have died and those who remember working down the mines.
One day after I went to the Tiger & Turtle Magic Mountain Construction in Duisburg, I went out to the Miners Lamp at the burden dump Rheinpreußen in Moers which is located directly next to Duisburg and Krefeld. The big Miners Lamp on the top of the small hill is lighted red. It is a symbol of the (former) mining industry in the Ruhr area. I think you can actually go inside it during the day.
Have a great day everybody!
I went up to the Pit Lamp in Moers again. There is a story to my first time, I visited the place almost four weeks ago. The first time I went there was shortly after I went sledging with my friends and my wife. The snow melted shortly after and the ground up the hill where the Pit Lamp is at was wet and slippery. There is a long way around the hill to get up there. But I was lazy and wanted to cut off. So I went up the hill directly but slipped and slided down the hill a few meters. I almost could not stop. Afterwards I was very dirty with the mud as well as my tripod. After cleaning myself and my tripod, I made it almost to the top. I took a picture or two and then suddenly the lights went off. I was kind of pissed by that fact. So thats why I went up there again last week.
The weather was cold but good. Just a few clouds and some stars and a bright moon in the sky. The outview from up there is really stunning. You can see all those steel industry plants all over the place in Duisburg.
I liked this shot very much because of the light star. I first was not satisfied with the flares caused by that strong light, but after a while I actually like them a lot.
Have a great start into the week everyone!
Ready to descend Ellington Colliery, Northumberland during the visit of His Excellency the Argentine Minister, 22 April 1925 (TWAM ref. DF.GRA/1/2).
These images belong to a series of albums documenting John Grantham’s service to the City of Newcastle upon Tyne as its Sheriff 1924-1925 and its Lord Mayor 1936-1937. John Grantham was born in Blyth in 1877 and became a cinema proprietor in Newcastle. He was elected to the City Council in 1912 and became an alderman in 1932. The albums give us an interesting insight into the duties of Lord Mayor and Sheriff as well as a fascinating picture of the times.
2016 is the 800th anniversary of the creation of Newcastle's Mayoralty and Burgesses.
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The Lithgow information center, has been built in the shape of a miner's lamp to honour the heritage of Lithgow as a mining manufacturing and Industrial town.
The Olympic Torch is currently on its journey around Northern Ireland.
I was thrilled to bits to find out that it was actually coming into Castlerock where we live, and not only that, but trotting by our front door so to speak.
Picture perfect weather, a lot of the houses were decorated in the village and I have never seen so many people lining Sea Road.
I thought the torch was running the whole length of Sea Road, but it turns out they were starting it outside our house as we are the first house in Castlerock.
The flame was taken from the Cauldron that was lit in PortRush last night and put in a miners lamp and its this they used to light the first torch in this particular leg.
As you can see I was able to get right up to them because nobody told me I couldn't do that and I was able to take some super shots.
It really was a wonderful day, talked to everyone and the Community Spirit was absolutely brilliiant.
So, so glad I was able to see this.
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Walking a few feet around the pit lamp opens up a totally new perspective. The last image I shot right from the puddle. On this image I included some of the industry plants located in Duisburg. The view from up there is just stunning. I also had some luck to have a clear sky this night.
Have a great day everybody!
Way back in 1977, while browsing in a second hand shop in Brecon, I came across and bought this beautiful heavy brass Cambrian miners lamp. Within a few seconds I recognised its deep Welsh heritage, thanks to the well-worn engraving of the three feathers – among other things the emblem of the Prince of Wales.
This spurred me on to more research, and I soon discovered that the lamp was manufactured by E Thomas & Williams Ltd of Aberdare, which began business in 1860. The lamp has a milled tank and internal grid for protection against explosion, and weighs 1.37kg.
The brass label, attached to the lamp funnel with two copper rivets, reads ‘Lancaster Steam Coal Collieries’ at the top, and ‘Cwmtillery’ at the bottom. The large unique lettering in the centre reads ‘No 1 Pit 441’.
That refers to the first shaft at Cwmtillery Colliery near Abertillery, South Wales, which was sunk in 1843. Lancaster Steam Coal Collieries (originally Lancaster Spier & Co) owned the colliery, which by 1918 employed 2,760 men. It closed in 1982.
In the 42 years that I've owned the lamp, I can't begin to imagine how many litres of Brasso I've used to keep it in gleaming condition... but it's been worth it!
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Moers am Niederrhein.
Montankunstwerk. Von Otto Pinie.
Zur Erinnerung an den Beitrag der Millionen Berg - und Hüttenleute zum Wiederaufbau Deutschlands, eine Sicherheitslampe aus Stahl.
The 'Geleucht' (miner's lamp) on the Rheinpreußen spoil tip. To turn the Rheinpreußen spoil tip into a landmark, the Ruhr Regional Association decided at the end of 2005 to erect an approximately thirty meter high tower in the shape of a miner's lamp on the summit. The design was created by the artist Otto Piene. [Wikipedia]
Objects and lighting chosen to to ally blend in, as well as themed around 'things that might be found inside an old barn'. Featuring another of my many (but never enough) old oil lamps — this one is an old mining lamp, of the 'Davy Lamp' type. First time I've ever dared light it, not sure it's terribly safe! Scene is lit almost entirely by the Davy lamp, with just a little ambient from the room. After a bit of fiddling, decided to take a three-shot bracketed exposure, (F2 increments) and HDR combine them, on my iPad, in 'Mobile HDR' which did a pretty good job. Finished processing in Snapseed. #stilllife #still_life #dairy #sackweight #iron #warmtones #fiftyshadesoforange #oillamp #davylamp #mininglamp #minerslamp #markmakingdesign #most_deserving #photowall #all_shots #uk_photooftheday #icatching #bd #hessian #seeds #hdr #hdrphoto #snapseed #canon60d #oxfordshire #uk
An old Lucas branded bicycle/miners lamp.
Backstory:- I had it out to clean and check as I had finally managed to track down some Calcium Carbide to load into it and actually see it working. Back in the day these lamps put out a brilliant high quality white light which was far superior to oil lamps and candles and much more portable for bicycles, motorcycles, and with much larger lamps ...on cars. The top chamber meters out water droplets onto the carbide granules in the bottom chamber, which reacts, creating acetylene gas, which is then burnt and creates a very bright flame.
The colour version of this pic is elsewhere here so that you are able to see it without the retro effect ;-) but I much prefer the B & W.
I took this photo as the weathered windowsill, spiderwebs and flywire all seem to amplify and lift the presence of this interesting piece of vintage tech.