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HDR Photography “Off To Neverland” – Here’s a shot that I took on my way to Neverland! Well actually no, this was taken from the Shard in London, England. The tower provides a great ariel view of the city! While processing this photo, I kept thinking about the movie Peter Pan. As cheesy as this sounds, I started to imagined what it would look like to fly over London on the way to Neverland! There’s something to be said about letting your mind wonder while working on a photo. It always brings me to a place where anything is possible, my own little Neverland! Oh, and if you ever need directions to Neverland… “Second star to the right and strait on till morning” :)
From My Photo Archives: Riot police face an unruly crowd in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin, during the early morning hours of April 25, 1992. This took place during one of the Coon Creek Canoe Race Riots — an annual spring event that plagued La Crosse from 1989 through the early 1990s.
I have no idear of location on this one, but as a wild guess i will take a stab at Liverpool airport for two reasons , the main reason would be the large amount of flat uninterupted land directly behind the crane and second would be the shear scale of the building being constructed.The crane is of intrest here a Coles Gargantua, not in Walter Woolfendens livery but Walters before being painted in the correct livery, where this crane came from I have no idear the writing on the side of the crane has been errased off .
For over forty thousand years Aboriginal people have used fire as a tool to hunt, cook and manage their environment. This image was taken in Cape York at the end of the dry season, when the conditions are just right for controlled burning. Shot, edited and shared on an iPhone 4S.
On the 25th February 2021 the 'Dutch Pearl' (2010) tows the 'Wavewalker 1' off Dawlish.
Built at the Shipyard Gebr. Kooiman in Zwijndrecht the 'Dutch Pearl' is a 31-metre long double propelled chine strake hull multipurpose tugboat with stern roll and push bow. The vessel has a bollard pull of 46.2 tonnes and can carry out its work well in shallow as well as deep water. The 'Wavewalker 1' is being returned to Newhaven having provided a platform for piling work at Dawlish.
London, Ontario, 2009 - A walking parade kicks off the Walking School Bus program at Northridge Public School.
FT. Buchanan, PR – “We are here to honor Col. Miguel A. Isaac as he takes off the uniform of military he has served for the past 35 years. Today, we say good bye to a value leader who has served with honor and distinction throughout a long and successful career, military and civilian.” said Brig. Gen. José R. Burgos, U.S. Army Reserve in Puerto Rico Commanding General on his opening remarks on the Retirement Ceremony of Col. Miguel A. Isaac, Deputy Commander and Commander Executive Officer (CXO) of the 1st Mission Support Command (1st MSC) on 11 Jan.
The Military retirement ceremonies give the opportunities to friends, colleagues and others to thank the retiring Soldiers for his service and sacrifice made during his career. In this occasion, the 1st MSC hold a very special ceremony to Col. Isaac while he prepares to take a rest of the military life after 35 year when he was commissioned on June 1979 as Signal Officer.
“Since 1979 Miguel understood that the military will deal in an environment that is full of changes and surprises, it is for that reason that adaption and flexibility are keys to success. With your leadership the 1st MSC is one of the top commands of the U.S. Army Reserve Command, and I thank you for that. Throughout all you career, you set the example for your people and inspired their confidence. You gave them the right tools, push them forward and got out their way so they could do their best work, and they have.” add Brig. Gen. Burgos on his remark and extending his gratitude also to Ms. Sandra Isaac, Miguel Jr. and Alexandra, Col. Isaac family.
Col. Isaac was responsible for the direct supervision of two subordinates’ elements consisting of two Regional Support Groups and the 1st MSC Headquarters. He was responsible for all aspects of command, with emphasis on providing ready units and trained Soldiers capable of performing their wartime missions. His focus areas include Soldier mobilization, recruitment, retention, readiness, safety, and the Family Readiness Program. Since June, 2002, Mr. Isaac serves as CXO of the 1st MSC, US Army Reserve in Puerto Rico. The 1st MSC is a command of over 3,900 Soldiers covering the entire island of Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas, V.I. Mr. Isaac served as primary advisor and consultant to the Commander on policy matters relative to various phases of Army Reserve Program and other missions of the command.
“I am retiring but my legacy will continue. Is being a journey of 35 years, I have visited many countries and meet different people. Coming for a very humble childhood I never thought about being here today, retiring as US Army Colonel in this fine Army that have given me and my family so much, that I am so grateful to serve my country. As a baby-boomer all good thing has come to an end, and start a new way of life. I hope and I wish you all have a bless life like I have, and you do your most and best in all your endeavors. How I will like to be remembered? Very simple, that I placed my missions first, that I was part of a team but I also like to have fun. It was all about the Soldiers, it was not about me. I have to say goodbye, but goodbyes are not forever, that’s only means that I will miss you until we meet again. I salute you all.” said Col. Isaac on his final remarks as he thank the Soldiers, the civilian force, family and friends to support him during his career.
A bee takes off from a Globe Thistle in my garden.
I love the look of these guys... the close-up/macro view makes them look so soft and cuddly .... you (almost) forget about the stinging part!