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Even on a dull day the Network Rail IFA tilting point carriers make for an interesting consist.
66615 heads away from Hexham station with an empty train following overnight permanent way work near Thirsk on the ECML.
Sunday 19th March 2017.
The most controversial king in Belgian history, Leopold II (1835-1909) colonized Congo in the late 19th century and his personal, exploitational rule resulted in the death of millions of Congolese, insofar the Belgian state had to take over the administration of the colony in 1908. All over Belgium, statues of the king have been targeted in the last weeks by anti-racism activists. This vandalized one in Ghent will be removed at the end of the month.
Question remains, what all this will have solved? History cannot be rewritten and it's pointless to delete or deny the dark chapters, just as it is easy but futile to condemn those who came before us with our own sets of values. A bit of explanation, as they have done on previous occasions is always preferable to mere destruction. Monuments like these could be a strong reminder of the brutality and error of our ancestors. Surely, how would we prefer to be judged by our descendants?
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This young buck lost one of his antler and the other one won't take long before it falls off. Not often I see this so that was exciting.
Canon 20D Canon 50mm
f/1.8
50mm
1/160
iso 800
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Photography & Retouching: Paul Hammond
Well this aged poorly. Or perfectly, depending on your perspective.
As a resident of a state that has gone through the strictest lockdown measures for the longest time, this photo is a somewhat accurate depiction of the last 18 months - sans glamour, makeup and perfectly styled hair, of course.
As an introvert, I haven't struggled as badly as I know others have with COVID lockdowns. My work can and has been done from home since March 2020. There are obvious things I miss - my beautiful nieces, my closest friends and family and, of course, shooting. I miss the gym. I'd just hit a new personal best and was keen to keep progressing there. I miss going out and doing random activities just because they occurred to me. I miss long drives, trying out new restaurants and going shopping with girlfriends. This is the first time I've thought about these things in detail since lockdown started because I know no good can come of it. It's hard not being able to do these things. It's hard being effectively trapped in your home. This is our version of a world war and it's not easy.
Outside of my personal situation (which is largely pretty good in comparison to many others), CO-VID has caused many small businesses to close. Unemployment is high. Mental health is extremely low with crisis centres inundated with calls from struggling people. Domestic violence has risen dramatically. And we are in extraordinary debt that will easily take decades to repay.
And these are just the things that come to mind immediately.
However, our vaccination rates are steadily improving and we're on track to reach our target of 70-80% vaccinated. I'm hopeful that once this happens, our lockdowns will become a thing of the past.
Some people in our country are choosing not to get vaccinated largely due to fear and a lack of trust. This has caused a huge divide between the vaccinated and the unvaccinated. Literally every day there are people fighting aggressively online about this issue. It's exhausting. It's emotional. And it's pointless. One of my favourite photographers taught me about confirmation bias last year in response to trauma I was/am suffering through. He told me that, with people that have confirmation bias (and I think we all do over some things), we only look for evidence to back up our beliefs. We aren't looking for or interested in changing our minds. We've decided how we feel. And now all we want to do is find sources to validate what we already believe is the truth.
I can relate to that. I feel that vaccination is important and the best way to keep me safe. I'm uncomfortable making that decision for other people but I do worry for people that aren't. However that's not in my control and I don't believe anything I say will change their minds. Their own confirmation bias has their minds closed to anything other than what they already believe.
And I get it because I feel the same. Just on the opposite side. However, I have some close friends that don't want the COVID vaccine. I worry for them because I think the vaccine is the safest choice in our current climate. But my love for them has and will continue to supersede this argument. I will support their decision and hope with all my heart that it causes them no harm. As, I'm sure, they do for me when I get my vaccine. In that moment, we are the same.
she still tries to get away
we know it's pointless, we have tried it before,it only costs pain and grief, but she refuses to stop
not long until she won't have the strength anymore and then what?
I can't believe my friend lives 2 minutes away from this beautiful place in Poland. It goes on and on behind where I stand and it's so amazing. Had an incredible time there :)
A rather pointless street light thanks to where it is provides a nice lookout over an open field for a bird of prey plus it's also a good spot to rest.
Nikon FM2 - Nikkor 50 1.4 AI - Ilford HP5+ @ 1600 - semi-stand develop - Rodinal 5+350 - agitate every 15 - dslr scan
Not used for more than 60 years, the mainline coal tower on the CN Flint Sub that used to serve GTW mikados, pacifics, mountains, and the 4-8-4 streamlined passenger steamers, still stands tall. While its days are certainly not endangered as the demolition and cleanup would be too much of a hindrance on continuing to run mainline traffic, it is still worth the trip to see traffic, such as CN M371, pass under it just as the old steamers used to.
Pointless: Why am I keeping this image?
Pointless: Why did I take it in the first place?
Pointless: Why did I bother climbing down that slippy slope to take this shot?
Pointless: Why did I get up that morning knowing the conditions were going to be crap?
Pointless: Why have I even bothered now to post this on Flickr?
I really don't know!
Just felt like uploading something, because i don't have the time to go out and take pictures today.
Let it be said that
Lighting and angle do make
All the difference.
Apologies for the narcissistic and slightly exhibitionist pic (well, it's a little late for the narcissism, I suppose); but it was the only interesting shot I took during the day. Took a break: bike ride around the Park followed by some push-ups in Sheep Meadow.
Gail (now also known as Ima to Jamie) watched the baby for a few stretches while Julie wrote and I did a cold call at Vandenberg Inc. (the "Townhouse Experts"); they didn't take kindly to a drop-in, and I don't blame them—it's like having walking junk mail arrive at your door—but with this world's new terrible signal-to-noise ratio, sometimes you've got to try to get yourself noticed. I went old-school: the encyclopedia salesman technique. Anyway, it was a little nerve-wracking and probably pointless, but good to do... I have to get used to putting myself out there, and every little attempt is practice.
Worked on the new script idea I had last night too. I don't know how I'll raise the money to shoot it if I don't get the FutureStates grant, but I'm starting to fall in love with the project. Plus, a little of it is set in Hong Kong, so that's a plus.
Made myself dinner while Julie was at tango and the baby was asleep: rare, Asian-style short-rib steakettes topped with sauteed scallions with a side of stir-fried collard greens. Low carb! Followed with some vodka.
Also low carb!
passionless bodies
with pointless little limbs
that flaunt in vain
such narrowness of frame
with nothing to offer but bone
- Envy by Jewel Kilcher
Tagged by Abbi :)
10 Things I Wish I Could Say To People:
1. I love you Mommy & Papa, for devoting your lives to me.
2. Even when I was just another stranger to you, you were nice to me, without once judging me. I'll love you forever for that. Nobody else ever bothered.
3. If once, just once, I knew you miss me as much as I miss you, all this pain would become sweet.
4. Sometimes it's so bad I want to run till my lungs burst. I want to scream. I'm scared of life. I wish you knew. Maybe if you lived a day in my shoes you'd never look at me the same way again.
5. There's no need be under any misconception that people are jealous of you. I only feel sorry for you.
6. You're the only ones who've bothered enough to stick through everything with me; I can't tell you how much it matters to me in life. Please don't give up on me.
7. I wish you'd just tell me what you really think about me. That way atleast I'd know how much to care about you.
8. PLEASE stop to think of how you make us feel. You literally make people's lives hell. Just because you're a teacher doesn't mean you become inhumane.
9. You are ruining your life... please don't.
10. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. Don't let anybody tell you otherwise.
I can't believe how many things I had to type once I got going.. I still have a billion things I wish I could say to people; but this tag really is so great. Venting it out here really made me feel so light. <3
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This is my picture No. 73 for the 100 x project with my theme "Silhouette".
Captured with my Nikon Df and a manual Nikkor Ai 35mm ƒ1:2 with a 3 x ND Filter, post processed with the new VSCO Film Pack 06.
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Back in the days of vinyl records you could sometimes encounter a phenomenon known as pre-echo, if you turn the lights down and squint a bit you might just catch the photographic equivalent here...
Life without you is like a pencil without lead.......POINTLESS
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~ Bill Watterson
So, what's your idea of a 'completely pointless weekend'? Mine is having a DVD marathon all day with some nice bag of chips on my side. :)
Happy weekend, everyone!
Carmely-by-the-Sea, California
Another shot of the dunes just outside of Swakopmund, Namibia, and the seemingly-pointless metal fence that in many places is completely buried by the sand.
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It has been a long time since we had a look at the O'Dea Collection, today we have a very interesting shot of a mail train in Rathduff. I see a flying snail logo and the words snail and mail come to mind. I dont know about you but I would rather receive a nice letter through the post rather than 100 e-mails!
Photographer: James P. O'Dea
Collection:James P. O'Dea
Date: September 12 1962
NLI Ref.: ODEA 32/98
You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie