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If an image ever could talk about the state of passenger travel in America, perhaps it is this. Granted, it is on the side of a TurboLiner that has been in a scrapyard in Indiana for the last couple of decades, but still...
Dugger, Indiana July 2009
I bought a couple of Inanimate Reason's machined-aluminium Lego-compatible parts. Then I stuck a bunch of gears on 'em to make the photo more interesting.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN--This adorable footstool has a great design sewed into the top, reminiscent of heraldry somehow. It was originally made in Australia, and has an old tag claiming that "only European labour" was used. So if you're worried that non-white people might have made this stool, set your fears aside, Klan dudes.
2 Image HDR/DRI using GND 0.9 soft. Labrador Park, Singapore.
Last one for the evening. Initial plans called for a 2 image vertorama to relief the spatial tightness for the rock at the left and bottom, but more unsightly rocks were revealed when the camera was panned vertically - It was really ugly and messy, thus pointless to be included into the shot. And to top it off, the light too was dying fast. So left it as it is. Thus, why the bottom of this shot feels visually "tight". So much for poor planning...
Also, I wanted to get nearer to those distant rocks but the tide was rising fast, the waves were getting stronger each time (some were even as high as my chest/stomach) and I don't know how deep over there is... But as always, if you're unsure about something especially if shooting seascapes, safety first.
Reporter David Gallagher uncovers a serious danger to public safety... or something
an Episode of David's Pointless Minute
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So much has been said in praise of St Mary's church in the Redcliffe area of Bristol that it seems rather pointless trying to go into further detail here beyond saying that its repute is truly well deserved, this being the church that Elizabeth I called "the fairest, goodliest, and most famous parish church in England."
St Mary Redcliffe is a wonderfully complete vision of English late Decorated / early Perpendicular Gothic architecture which is broadly unified stylistically. The present building mainly dates from 1292-1370 and has a cathedral-like form and scale, fully cruciform with nave, choir and transepts flanked by aisles in each case and the church culminating in a Lady Chapel at the east end. The tower is at the north west corner and crowned by a tapering spire (truncated by a lightning strike in 1446 and only rebuilt in 1872) and a landmark for the surrounding area (visible as one arrives in Bristol by train as I did, being so close to the station). However the most dramatic architectural feature of the exterior is the unique two-storied hexagonal porch on the north side which is the main entrance to the church. This porch has much unusual ornament in its carved doorways and details and within is a joy to behold with its vaulted ceiling, a beautiful introduction to the church beyond.
Inside the nave the glory of the interior becomes clear, flooded with light from the many great aisle and clerestorey windows and crowned throughout by vaulted ceilings of a variety of beautiful designs, all studded with gilded roof bosses. It is a breathtaking interior to behold and a feast for the eyes. As one progresses further down the church through the aisles and transepts one encounters tombs and effigies to various medieval worthies of Bristol and whilst most of the medieval glass has disappeared beyond a few collected fragments (located in the chapel at the north west corner under the tower) there are some huge swathes of Victorian glass and some rather more rewarding postwar glass in the Lady Chapel adding a rich splash of colour at the far end of the building.
It is impossible to really do this architectural gem justice with words so I'll let the photos do the rest of the talking. All I can add is that this is one of the loveliest buildings in the country and a masterpiece of English medieval art and architecture. It shouldn't be missed and is happily normally open to visitors on a daily basis.
David's Pointless Minute #1046
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pointless fact: Here, I tried what I call a "crybaby" drama eye makeup, with the dark pulled up to the inner eye and brow area. A baked in emotion to play around with. Harkening back to old hollywood men in makeup.
That's right. It's zombie apocalypse time.
Coming in February.
(chainsaw design- www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=2481696 )
The latest installment of amazing products from Sky Mall Magazine, my favourite in-flight publication.
1. Giant Black-back Lowland Gorilla Statue: Recreate the famous Life on Earth scene with David Attenborough in your very own garden!
2. Cast Iron Giraffe Paper Holder: Finally the answer to why giraffes have such long necks.
3. Jack & Jill-in-the-Pulpits: "Place one among the flowers for a laugh-inducing surprise..." "Laugh" is not the word I would use. Fear, perhaps.
4. Squirrel Thinker: Beware thinking squirrels, for they will conquer the world.
5. Carlashes: "Optional eyeliner strips add additional sparkle." Perhaps some lipstick for the bumper, too?
6. Food Pillows: Sit on them or cook them, it's up to you.
7. Garden Sculptures: If Jack & Jill-in-the-Pulpits aren't making your garden scary enough, get some skeleton gnomes too.
8. Koozy Kaddy: For those too lazy to bend down.
9. Zombie Playset: Braaaaiiins. That is all.
If you enjoyed this, check out my earlier finds from Sky Mall Magazine here:
The city of Olean, NY decided last last year that they wanted to remove all traffic lights along North Union Street and replace the intersections with 7 roundabouts. This also calls for the narrowing of the road from 2 lanes of traffic both southbound and northbound to only one lane with parking on the side. Trees and planters are expected to be placed as a median in the street.
According to the city, the roundabouts will be more friendly to pedestrians allowing for more people to 'walk downtown Olean.' This will supposedly also improve the business in the downtown shops, but I expect the opposite to happen.
I find this to be extremely stupid and a waste of money. I suspect that most people will avoid the street because it is likely to be bottle-necked with only one lane of traffic. Most people are already doing that because of this construction and just probably just continue to do so after it is complete.
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pointless fact: Here, I tried what I call a "crybaby" drama eye makeup, with the dark pulled up to the inner eye and brow area. A baked in emotion to play around with. Harkening back to old hollywood men in makeup.
The city of Olean, NY decided last last year that they wanted to remove all traffic lights along North Union Street and replace the intersections with 7 roundabouts. This also calls for the narrowing of the road from 2 lanes of traffic both southbound and northbound to only one lane with parking on the side. Trees and planters are expected to be placed as a median in the street.
According to the city, the roundabouts will be more friendly to pedestrians allowing for more people to 'walk downtown Olean.' This will supposedly also improve the business in the downtown shops, but I expect the opposite to happen.
I find this to be extremely stupid and a waste of money. I suspect that most people will avoid the street because it is likely to be bottle-necked with only one lane of traffic. Most people are already doing that because of this construction and just probably just continue to do so after it is complete.
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If you would like to use this picture in any sort of form, please send me a Flickrmail or send me an email at natehenderson6@gmail.com.
pointless fact: Here, I tried what I call a "crybaby" drama eye makeup, with the dark pulled up to the inner eye and brow area. A baked in emotion to play around with. Harkening back to old hollywood men in makeup.
Whitstable's most pointless sign. Cycling is banned on the promenade, not that anyone pays any attention (not even local councillors..).
The latest plan is to make it a national cycle route (!) - I'm all for cycling but I think this plan is madness with young kids and dogs running around on and off the beach.
Generally I try to minimise the amount I cycle on roads nowadays (we have a good cycle lane/path network in Leeds), mainly due to this type of thing and far worse.
The overtake was too close, but also ultimately pointless as she then turned off anyway. How much time would have been lost if she'd just stayed behind me and then made the turn. Maybe 5 seconds?!
pointless fact: Here, I tried what I call a "crybaby" drama eye makeup, with the dark pulled up to the inner eye and brow area. A baked in emotion to play around with. Harkening back to old hollywood men in makeup.
Please be advised that the
lighting level in the following
room is very low ...
Why not in multiple languages?
Are only English people dumb?
A claw vending machine consists of prizes, usually plush toys or alternatives such as capsuled toys, hats, balls, dolls, candy and electronics. Higher end and more expensive prizes are sometimes placed in a plastic bag so the toy is harder to pick up. The player inserts coins into the machine, which then allows the player to manipulate a joystick that controls the claw for a variable time (controlled by the operator) usually 15 to 30 seconds (in some cases, a claw vending machine might offer a minute of time). The player is able to move the claw back, forth and sideways, although some machines allow the user to move the claw after it has partially descended.
At the end of the play time (or earlier if the player presses a trigger button on the joystick), the claw descends down and makes an attempt to grip. After making the gripping attempt, the claw then moves over an opening in the corner of the case and releases its contents. If the player is successful, then the prize the claw is holding is dropped into the opening and dispensed through a chute into a hatch for collection.