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Ice and snow slowly transition to liquid water in a small, shallow tarn high above the Innvikfjorden and the town of Loen, Norway.
The climb up a different fjord on the previous day was significant enough that some in our party balked at repeating the effort so soon on its heels, so on this day we elected to plonk down our kroners and enjoy an effortless ride to the top of the Innvikfjorden via the Loen Skylift. The Skylift is a large gondola supported by only two towers, one at the beginning and one at the end. On the ride up, the angle of the lines is such that one is essentially hauled straight up a good portion of the cliff, providing quite a sensation of the heights. The top of the Skylift has a restaurant with an extraordinary view, and a ledge frequented by people wearing squirrel wingsuits to launch into the void, for what must be the mother of all adrenaline rushes. We witnessed several people preparing to make the leap, and I cannot say I was inspired to attempt such foolishness myself.
Seeking adventures on a somewhat less exciting scale, I had it in mind to walk up one of the peaks that is several kilometers from the top of the Skylift. Not long after setting off, we encountered more or less continuous snow cover, and it was clear that the route to the peak I wanted to ascend was steep and snowy enough that it would be dangerous without axe and crampons. Lacking such helpful instruments, I noticed a rock band that looked possible to climb up and around the steepest of the snow, but my wife put her foot down firmly and informed me she was not at all interested in such things, but that I was welcome to head up myself if I wanted. My two boys also demurred. Feeling that common sense might be percolating through the rest of my family, I gave up the idea and we set our sights on a somewhat closer, and reasonably safer overlook in a different direction. Along the way I discovered this small tarn, and I was captivated by the abrupt phase transition from solid to liquid that divides the frame.
The future of the MCU.
Bottom- Taskmaster, Ikaris, Scarlet Witch, Nightmare, Kate Bishop, and the Mighty Thor.
Top- Sam Wilson, Shang-Chi, Loki, and Blade.
....Evening sun behind the trees. These wildflowers were next to the creek. Not going to try to i.d. them. I have noticed my last few postings are bland in color. Winter blues. lol
* Canon EOS M50 camera
* Sigma EX 105mm f/2.8 D Macro lens
* Fotasy NIK-EOSM lens adapter
Amtrak’s new fleet wide paint scheme, known as Phase VII, is taking the railroad over by storm. While the scheme has yet to debut on passenger cars, locomotives have been rolling out of the shop left and right wearing the eye catching new paint. Here it is on the mighty Genesis locomotive leading the southbound Silver Star through Boca Raton, FL
Amtrak P041 @ Boca Raton, FL
AMTK P42DC 82
AMTK ALC-42 345
Both Amtrak Dash 8s currently stationed in Sanford are in phase IV paint, and sit alone in the shops after a day of work. Taken from Persimmon Avenue., Sanford, Fl.
Stonehenge a Scheduled Ancient prehistoric monument located 2 miles west of Amesbury in Wiltshire.
One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is the remains of a ring of standing stones set within earthworks. It is in the middle of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds.
Archaeologists believe it was constructed from 3,000 BC to 2,000 BC. The surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3,100 BC. Radiocarbon dating in 2008 suggested that the first bluestones were raised between 2,400 and 2,200 BC. Another theory suggests the bluestones may have been raised at the site as early as 3,000 BC.
The site and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 in a co-listing with Avebury Henge. It is a national legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument. Stonehenge is owned by the Crown and managed by English Heritage, while the surrounding land is owned by the National Trust.
Archaeological evidence found by the Stonehenge Riverside Project in 2008 indicates that Stonehenge could have been a burial ground from its earliest beginnings. The dating of cremated remains indicate that deposits contain human bone from as early as 3000 BC, when the ditch and bank were first dug. Such deposits continued at Stonehenge for at least another 500 years.
A new year and a new phase for tourists in Rafina port ... The port is almost empty for the period after the holiday days
Standing in the Wallingford Station pedestrian overpass, we see Springfield to New Haven shuttle train 473 arrive with Amtrak’s Phase II P42DC 130. Also visible are the Parker Place Apartments. If you live in one of the apartments facing the tracks, you’re treated to the constant parade of daily Amtrak and CTrail passenger trains along with two nightly Connecticut Southern freights.
Image showing phases of lunar eclipse on November 8th.
William Optics GT 71
Skywatcher EQM-35
EOS 5D mark iv
Photoshop
A nice treat this morning was to find Amtrak's Phase 4 heritage unit, AMTK 164, leading the westbound Zephyr as the train crosses East Portal Road between Tolland and East Portal. Fall colors are about as good as they are going to get, offering a spectacular ride for passengers.
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A ball in motion. Single shot, stroboscopic flash from below camera at 10Hz, 1/64 power, 2s shutter. And I stuck a pin in the ball and drew it away by hand, with a black sleeve on my arm. There are limits to my patience...
From the Richard Harvey Studio One
DSC00821.PP2
A6000 + Tamron SP 90mm (72B) + polarizing filter
[Published in Photo News Vol.24 #2 summer 2015]
Glitter eyeshadow has had several phases of popularity over the years! It first became mainstream in the 1960s and 1970s with the rise of glam rock. Icons like David Bowie and Cher popularized glitter as part of their bold, otherworldly looks.
The 1980s disco era took glitter to new heights, with shimmering outfits and makeup becoming a must-have for party-goers.
Last nights moon. Mosaic of 32 different exposures.
Asiair Plus
Optolong UV / IR Cut Filter
Skymax 127
Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro
Zwo ASI 533 MC Pro
Amtrak's Phase I heritage unit No. 156 leads train No. 8, the Empire Builder, through Milwaukee, WI. 4/1/2020
A crop ( approx 50%) to show two dark phase Snow Geese aka Blue Geese. The all dark one centre top is a juvenile and the white headed upper left side is an adult.
Katasraj temple is a Hindu temple situated in the Chakwal district of Punjab in Pakistan. Dedicated to Shiva, the temple has existed since the days of Mahābhārata and the Pandava brothers spent a substantial part of their exile at the site. The Pakistan Government is considering nominating the temple complex for World Heritage Site status. It also proposes to spend about Rs 20 million in three phases for the restoration of the complex.
Most of the temples, located some 40 km from the modern city of Chakwal in the Potohar region of northern Punjab in Pakistan, were built during the reign of Hindu kings. These several temples were built around 900 years ago or more, although the earliest of the Katasraj temples dates back to the latter half of the 6th century A.D. Scholars believe that most of the temples were actually constructed when the Shahi kingdom, driven from Afghanistan when their ethnic cousin Mahmud of Ghanavi came to power, fled to the region and set up base there.
The temple was abandoned by local Hindus when they migrated to East Punjab in 1947. It has always been the site of holy pilgrimage for people of various faiths. Even nowadays, worshippers from all faiths perform pilgrimages to the temple every year and bathe in the sacred pool around which Katasraj is built.
The Katas site houses the Satgraha, a group of seven ancient temples, remains of a Buddhist stupa, a few medieval temples, havelis and some recently constructed temples, scattered around a pond considered holy by Hindus. The temples at Katas are mostly constructed on square platforms. The elevation of the sub shrines seems to form a series of cornices with small rows of pillars, crowned by a ribbed dome.
The Ramachandra temple is situated to the east of the Hari Singh Haveli and is closed from all sides except for an entrance on the east. The double-storied structure has eight rooms of various dimensions on the ground floor and a staircase at the south leading to the first floor. The temple has two jharokas (balconies) that have been severely damaged.
The Hanuman temple is on the western extreme of a high rectangular enclosure with entrances on the south and the north. The temple's ceiling is undecorated, and lime-plastered. The Shiva temple is also built on a square platform. Its entrance is a recessed round arch with faint cusps and a rectangular opening to the north.
Katasraj temple complex is believed to date back to the Mahabharata era. There are stories about the Pandavas spending time there during their long exile. The lake in the complex is believed to have magical powers and supposed to be where Yudhisthira defeated the Yaksha with his wisdom to bring his brothers back to life.
(From wikipedia)
After chasing Amtraks P945 to Sanford I would grab a few shots of the static power at the terminal which would be many ALC-42 Siemens Charger locomotives and the replacement of the Dash-8s the GP38-3s seen here. 748 & 749 do the switching services for the most part now a days with 749 just entering operation after being stored for a bit on property. As you can tell we had some severe thunderstorms rolling in so we would head out shortly after.