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I also took a photo nearly standing on the X uploaded previously, I imagine lots of people have this photo. :-)
Rome, Italy.
Nov. 2007
Canon A1 - FD 50mm 1.4 - Ilford Delta 400
Bald Eagle at Conowingo Dam. Just a little North of the Chesapeake Bay, on the lower Susquehanna River in Conowingo, Maryland, is the Conowingo Dam. In 1928, when the dam was complete, it was the second largest producer of electricity in the United States after Niagra Falls. The location is popular with photographers especially in late fall into Winter and especially when the dam is letting water through the turbines. The Eagles come to feed on fish below the spillways and create a lot of opportunity for photo enthusiasts. You are welcome to share. www.lancerogersphotos.com www.instagram.com/lancerogersphotos, #BaldEagle, #Conowingo
“Put yourself in a state of mind where you say to yourself, "Here is an opportunity for you to celebrate like never before, my own power, my own ability to get myself to do whatever is necessary.”
- Anthony Robbins
"The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate"
- Oprah Winfrey
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I take so many photos that I don't ever add here. I sometimes look back on them and think oh could have done this better or that better here's an example... False nails I need to do so much more but it's quite tough actually doing anything in them.
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We are surrounded by endless opportunities offering an unsure outcome but we can only figure out which way to go when we overcome the fear of decision making.
his September, I had the incredible opportunity to host a portrait workshop in the stunning city of Stavanger, Norway. From the moment I arrived and laid eyes on the breathtaking ocean and fjords, I knew that this setting was the perfect canvas for my workshop. The sheer beauty of nature there, with its vast blue skies, crystal-clear waters, and the invigorating breeze, served as an inspiration that I couldn't ignore.
I wanted to incorporate the mesmerizing tones of the ocean into my portraits, to convey the connection between the model and the environment. And I was truly fortunate to have my host's daughter as our model. Her beauty was simply incredible, and she effortlessly became the muse that brought these portraits to life.
As I look back on this unforgettable experience, I am thrilled to announce that I'll be returning to Norway in 2024, this time in the vibrant city of Oslo. If you're as captivated by the idea of creating art against the backdrop of Oslo's unique charm as I am, I invite you to join me on this artistic journey.
For more information about the upcoming workshop in Oslo and how you can be a part of it, please check the link in the comments below. Let's come together to explore the art of portraiture in this remarkable city, and create memories that will last a lifetime. 🇳🇴✨ #PortraitWorkshop #Oslo2024 #PhotographyArtistry #NatureInspiredPortraits
I had every opportunity in Jamaica to rent a car, or take a trip and go and explore the island. To go see Dunn River Falls, or explore Negril or an unexplored part of the island. I could have researched places to photograph and exploit their natural beauty for both sunrise, and sunset, and then some star-trails at night…
But instead I took Saturday off. I laid out at the pool, ate some Jerk chicken, read my bible on the beach, played beach volleyball, and did some people watching. All alone. No internet. No TV. Just lived a Corona commercial for hours on end.
To quote Office Space, “I did absolutely nothing, and it was everything I hoped it’d be”
1M14, Avanti West Coast’s 1335 Glasgow - Euston, rounds the foot of Castle Hill, near Crawford on 13 September 2025 in the form of 390121 “OPPORTUNITY”.
I never seem to shoot the DREI very often despite it being pretty local to me. My opportunities to do so typically fall on weekends that I don't usually like waking up very early on, but here and there I make the effort, especially when I'm basically invited out there. Can't argue with that much, but the timing was good, so hey, off I was.
The Decatur & Eastern Illinois Railroad is undergoing a power shuffle presently. The leaser fleet, made up of HLCX and FURX power of various colours and models, is going away, now replaced by power taken from the WSOR and by the freshly shopped WAMX 5909. Built as the NS 4616, this rare GP59 is new to the railroad, but far from a new locomotive. It's one of just 36 of its type, all built for Norfolk Southern in 1989, but NS pruned its roster of the remainders of the class in 2020, selling them to PRLX. In 2022, Watco purchased ten of the units and had them sent to Metro-East Industries for refurbishment and paint. It joins two SD45s - derated to SD40-2s - in todays train, the 101.
I arrived in Decatur just as the three locomotives were starting to pull out of the yard, giving me just seconds to grab my camera and snatch a quick photo. With golden morning light on my side, it'd be hard to lose here. A fine start to a much needed day out.
The Brown Thrasher spies a nice little treat while dining on this seed cake. Nothing quite like having your dessert show up mid-meal!
Mushroom spores grow in a rotted log on October Mountain in Lenox, MA. (Except for the frame this image is SOCC).
I didn't wait for sunset. I just couldn't miss out on the clouds and light that were there late afternoon. Winter may be approaching, but that brings scenes like this.
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a worker takes a nap while waiting for the store to open.it could be that he did not get enough sleep and he's trying to catch up or he just wants to be more productive once the shop opens...
A group of Fallow Bucks taking the opportunity to stop under the low hanging branches of a tree for a quick browse, too good an opportunity to miss.
In the Orange 'Opportunity EXPO 2020 Dubai' special livery.
First flown in Aug-15 with the Airbus test registration F-WWSX, this aircraft was ferried to the Airbus factory at Hamburg-Finkenwerder for interior fitting out and and painting. It was delivered to Emirates Airline as A6-EOU in Jan-16.
The aircraft was withdrawn from service in mid Mar-20 and stored at Dubai-World Central. It ferried back to Dubai-International in early Nov-20 and returned to service operating intermittently. Current, updated 02-Sep-21.
Arriving at sundown. The rain turned to snow overnight.
Rillway Cabin. A U.S. Forest Service rental in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Montana.
The biggest opportunities don't announce themselves with trumpets and bright lights. They hide quietly, waiting for those who have the vision to see them and the commitment to follow them.
Life's most valuable opportunities are completely invisible to people who seek instant gratification. Those opportunities wait patiently for someone who is persistent enough and motivated enough to give them the time and devotion they deserve.
A person who has no concern or respect for others has no way of connecting to the most worthwhile opportunities. For the most grand and valuable opportunities are, at their heart, opportunities to serve and to create value for others. It cannot be seen by the person who demands a sure thing, or who expects to reap large reward with little effort. Because the best opportunities derive their value from the risk and effort necessary to bring them to fruition.
Just like that, most beautiful heights are often overlooked because they first appear much smaller than most people expect. Yet these are easily spotted by those who understand that seeing the peak is just the beginning.
These beautiful heights are hidden in the smallest of moments. See them, understand them, and they can lift you to incredible heights.
Taken: Trekking through the mountains of Kaghan Valley, Pakistan
Had an idea to spruce up my cubicle with some holiday cheer. On Sojourner, on Spirit, on Opportunity, and Curiosity! On to Mars, where Christmas comes twice a year!
The second Mars Exploration Rover, Opportunity, launched aboard a Delta II launch vehicle on July 7, 2003 from Cape Canaveral. The rover’s primary goal was to examine Martian geology for clues to past water activity on the red planet.
The last signal from the spacecraft was heard on June 10, 2018. The mission, planned to only last for three months, officially ended on February 13, 2019.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: KSC-03PP-2099
Date: July 7, 2003
Grab it!
My 2 adorable nieces were sneaking up on this sweet deer and when I asked them to turn around so that I could take their picture, they both stopped and leaned up against this tree! Perfect! :)
March, 2012
LMS / BR 2-6-0 Ivatt 2MT 6441 is seen at Carnforth in August 1968 along with one of the Fairburn tanks and a standard 4MT and various items of rolling stock not headed for preservation.
Another photo from the Tom Derrington Collection.
This was the era when BR wanted nothing to do with steam and preservation went through a period of colourful but spurrious liveries the Ivatt included. As BR was not giving permission for their logo to be retained on privately preserved engines. The SVR for some reason never seemed to be challenged with it's locos i.e. 43106, 46443.
Also of note is that the locos are all hidden from passengers passing by on the mainline another sign of wantng to obliterate the memory of steam as quickly as possible.
The plan for 46441 was for it to be used on the Lakeside Branch but for a variety of reasons this never happened though today it is in the process of being restored at Haverthwaite.
I think was in part 46441 did not go to the Lakeside line because the whole line was not purchased and it would have meant the loco being cut-off from the main line. Anyone confirm this? The County Council had plans for road rewidening at Greenodd and that put paid to the original plan, this included the loss of the very nice river bridge which would have been a very nice addition to the line. I have some pictures somewhere of Greenodd to show what I mean!
A great opportunity, a fresh start, everything is possible... so why I feel myself so freaky? This whole new year is like this 52 week challenge for me: both a source of opportunity and blockage. Today is the last day of the first week, the last day for posting a picture. I almost failed to produce anything. But at the very end, I think this blank page is really what I got today. With all its good and bad sides.
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Syndrome de la page blanche (thème: nouveaux départs)
Une belle occasion, un nouveau départ, tout est possible ... alors pourquoi je me sens si bizarre ? Cette toute nouvelle année est comme ce défi des 52 semaines pour moi : à la fois une source d'opportunités et de blocage. Aujourd'hui est le dernier jour de la première semaine, le dernier jour pour poster une image. J'ai bien failli ne rien réussir à produire. Mais à la fin, je pense que cette page vierge est vraiment ce que j'ai maintenant. Avec tous ses bons et mauvais côtés.
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This picture is a part of the 52 weeks : 2016 challenge => www.flickr.com/groups/2914058@N22/
Cette image fait partie du défi 52 semaines : 2016 => www.flickr.com/groups/2914058@N22/
Seen through the cast concrete railing detail of the old Route 66 overpass at Crookton Az. , A westbound Z is rolling at track speed on a beautiful Arizona afternoon.
Do you ever get really stressed editing a photo because it works really well edited in multiple different styles and you can't decide which one to use? As you may have guessed, I do! I suppose you can say I do have "signature" actions and techniques I turn to, but I think I'd get bored very quickly if I stuck to my defaults all the time. Warm colors, cold colors, no colors...high contrast, low contrast...textures, no textures...sometimes a photo picks its style immediately for me, sometimes I run through a ton of options before settling, like with this one (I edited two others from the same set in different styles). The struggle is real! #photoshopproblems
Opportunities to get out and make new pictures are, of necessity, limited during the COVID-19 outbreak so, from 1st April 2020, I've been hunting through my archives to find images taken on the same date in previous years. I've tried to choose eight each day. They've mostly not been published here before and potentially cover the period 1980-2020. I hope you enjoy them.