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Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Shot on Kodak Trix film, ISO 400, with a Canon A1, 50mm 1.4 lens. Developed with Kodak D76 and scanned with a Minolta Dimage Multi II.
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Pictured is the Javelin Anti-Tank Missile system in the various different positions and stances that it could be fired from and how it can be carried in the correct way...Here a member of the Army School of Infantry (Specialist Weapon School) steadies the Javelin on a wall. ..Javelin, the medium range anti-tank guided weapon replacement for Milan, is an enhanced version of the American weapon proven on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan by US forces...The UK version has two significant enhancements - a more effective sight system and a tripod, for firing and observation. Javelin delivers longer range, greater lethality, significantly more powerful optics and a lighter load for the infantryman...Although designed primarily to destroy tanks and light armoured vehicles, Javelin will also provide a potent, all-weather, day or night capability against fixed defences, such as bunkers and buildings.
The integrated sight allows the operator to acquire the target, lock-on, fire and 'forget'. This means that as soon as the missile is launched, the firer can acquire another target or move position. Javelin has a maximum range of 2500m, and overfly and direct attack modes of operation...Javelin's surveillance and target acquisition performance is better than all other passive, ground mounted, battlegroup surveillance systems...Javelin is a crew-served weapon operated by a firer and a controller/observer. The controller/observer commands the weapon and assists with loading, identifying targets and battlefield damage assessment.
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Photographer: Stuart A Hill AMS
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Fotocamera: Nikon D300s
Aperture: f/11
Shutter Speed: 10 s
Lente: 50 mm
ISO: 200
Exposure Bias: - 0,67 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Lens: Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZF.2
GPS Position: Nikon GP-1
This may not be over interesting but I like the geometric feel of it. It his the North-East corner of my bedroom.
Highest position on Explore: 345 on Thursday, January 15, 2009
He really fell asleep in this position. I came back several times to check it!
It was a rainy Sunday and there were less people than usual in the Zoo Vienna. And I guess they all gathered in front of the Panda enclosure. Fu Long was climbing in a height of ten meters or more! It was incredible!
The Barcelona Cathedral. Taken with the sun in this position makes it look like it is being blessed and perhaps it is! Seen in Barcelona Spain.
I move down the stairwell another level. The second floor is a lot more heavily damaged than the previous; an entire section looking like it had collapsed into the street. I crouch down and try to stay out of sight as I go along the side of the wall. I stop just short from where the floor drops away, kneel down and keep a low profile behind the crumbling wall, and slowly mount my rifle on top of the blasted concrete for stability. The gunner and one of the other rangers are pulling a tarp over the open cab and another ranger stands in front of the truck; keeping watch I'm assuming.
Cristy is going for the gunner, so I decide to take aim at the other ranger with the tarp. Then the last can be taken out between the two of us. She's not gonna shoot until I do, so I straighten out, take aim, and...
Pictured is the Javelin Anti-Tank Missile system in the various different positions and stances that it could be fired from and how it can be carried in the correct way...Here a member of the Army School of Infantry (Specialist Weapon School) uses his SA80 while he carries the Javelin System Stowed.
Javelin, the medium range anti-tank guided weapon replacement for Milan, is an enhanced version of the American weapon proven on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan by US forces...The UK version has two significant enhancements - a more effective sight system and a tripod, for firing and observation. Javelin delivers longer range, greater lethality, significantly more powerful optics and a lighter load for the infantryman...Although designed primarily to destroy tanks and light armoured vehicles, Javelin will also provide a potent, all-weather, day or night capability against fixed defences, such as bunkers and buildings.
The integrated sight allows the operator to acquire the target, lock-on, fire and 'forget'. This means that as soon as the missile is launched, the firer can acquire another target or move position. Javelin has a maximum range of 2500m, and overfly and direct attack modes of operation...Javelin's surveillance and target acquisition performance is better than all other passive, ground mounted, battlegroup surveillance systems...Javelin is a crew-served weapon operated by a firer and a controller/observer. The controller/observer commands the weapon and assists with loading, identifying targets and battlefield damage assessment.
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© Crown Copyright 2014
Photographer: Stuart A Hill AMS
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On a damp day around Crewe Gresty Bridge, I was instantly inspired by the intelligent positioning of DRS's new locomotive 68002 'Intrepid' along side Ffestiniog Railway's 'Prince'.
This is one of few of my photos that was not photo-bombed by the masses of people at the Open Day. I also fancied doing something different to the inevitable identical photos many of you will see of this event.
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19/07/14
Newark, NJ
In the late 1960s, the Central Railroad of New Jersey was bankrupt and seeking state government assistance to either subsidize or let it escape its commuter rail burden. Two results of this effort are seen here: Jersey Central Geep 4109, bought with NJDOT assistance and designed so that it could become a part of corporate parent B&O's freight roster if CNJ was ever allowed to get out of the passenger business, and the rerouting of CNJ trains over the Lehigh Valley's main line (allowing them to use Newark Penn Station rather than CNJ's massive Communipaw Ave terminal). Today it's very rare for a Jersey Central Geep to cover this territory, and in this case it's happening for a very special run: the last former CNJ engineer still with NJ Transit is retiring, and will get to run this trainset tomorrow to celebrate.
Prints available at SmugMug: donaldwinship.smugmug.com/Rail-Photography/i-spQr9vb
VL-15 Vibria –
Background:
Recently, I decided to rebuild all the planes that the Imperial Lego Air Force used, from 1997 until today.
This aircraft represents one of the first planes I built, shortly after I started building tanks, battleships and planes instead of churches or cathedrals. The aircraft is a mix of two planes, the Junkers Ju-87B Stuka (built by Germany and used during the Blitzkrieg) and the PZL.23 Karas (built by Poland before the Second World War).
The two planes are similar in some things; they are both army cooperation airplanes, both feature a single engine, a monoplane design and fixed “spatted” landing gear. The main difference was that the Stuka featured a inline engine while the Karas had a radial one. The Karas also had a ventral defensive position with a light machine gun.
So I decided to combine the best parts of both planes and build a new one.
While I was working in Barcelona during the previous summer, I saw a series of popular celebrations and many of them featured correfocs (vehicles with representations of Dragons, Turtles and other monsters). One of those monsters was the Vibria, the female version of a Dragon. Since I love dragons, those events were truly awesome to see and I recommend everyone to visit Catalunia one day.
The Vibria is the 16º plane made by me in 2014. More images of this plane and others can be found here: www.flickr.com/photos/einon/
The story:
For many years, the Lego economy was extremely weak; the democracy wasn’t working well and everybody felt that the government wasn’t effective. When the Democracy finally fell, the Lego Kingdom was created. Economy grew extremely fast thanks to the recent discovery of large reserves of Gold in land and Petrol on the sea. Those recent finds led to a large increase in military spending and therefore more money was available to develop new planes. All was going well when… the Great Androvakian Invasion began.
The Lego Air Force didn’t have a single aircraft operational around that time and when the army finally stopped the enemy invasion, it became urgent to rebuild the airforce. The Morko Morane became the new fighter interceptor while the Evrae became the new strategic bomber. For the ground attack role, the T-6G Texan was initially used but the lack of armour made the aircraft as dangerous to their pilots as they were for their enemies. A new plane was urgently needed.
Shortly before the invasion, a small bomber was designed by the Vila Disparador aircraft factory, the VL-15 Vibria. The aircraft however seemed to belong to a previous era, since it featured fixed landing gear when that same factory was already building heavy bombers and fighters with retractable landing gear at the same time. However, the need for any sort of ground attack aircraft was so huge that the new aircraft was eventually selected to start the production. 12 planes were hastily assembled and sent with a fighter escort of 30 Morko Moranes in a ground attack mission. Many Lego pilots felt that they wouldn’t return.
Surprisingly, all 12 planes returned to the base, many off them with combat damage that would have been enough to destroy any fighter or bomber. How was that possible?
The new plane was extremely armoured and heavy, most of the crucial components were separate and well protected by at least 24mm of armour plating, the 2000cv engine provided an acceptable speed of 430km/h fully loaded with 1000kg of bombs or rockets. Besides, the two defensive positions allowed the pilot to concentrate on the target while the gunners took care of the enemy fighters.
In just a few days, all T-6s were removed from the ground attack role and the new aircraft became a symbol of hope for all the Legos. When enemy tanks were first sighted in the invaded islands that once belong the Lego Nation, two semi-automatic 50mm anti-tank guns were installed under the wings firing high speed anti-tank rounds which, although reducing the maximum speed of the aircraft, turned the aircraft into a true flying tank.
Dive brakes were installed on all planes (including the anti-tank versions) allowing the plane to perform dive-bombing strikes with deadly accuracy, especially against enemy ships.
Although old, the aircraft featured two 20mm ENA-50 cannons on the wings and two 7,62mm machine guns on the engine (both capable of firing 2000rounds per minute) and two 12,7mm defensive heavy machine guns, which were later replaced by 20mm cannons.
A floatplane version of this aircraft became the first aircraft of the Lego Naval Aviation and later, a carrier capable version was also built, achieving remarkable success.
When the Lego Nation finally began to re-conquer their old territory, the Vibria opened the way for the Lego Army, destroying strongholds, bunkers and tanks before the enemy could do anything. For more than a year, 2000 airframes were built, contributing extensively for the victory.
Tactics
Initially, the main tactic used by the new bomber was a low altitude approach to the target covered by escort fighters flying at 3000 meters, which besides providing protection, could also look for targets. The tactic didn’t worked well.
The new tactic was completely different. The bombers started to flew at high altitude (often more than 6000 meters) waiting for targets, which were detected by T-6s or fighters flying at lower altitude. After the target had been “marked”, the bombers would perform a 90º dive bombing over the target, dropped the bombs and then straff the ground with the machine guns and cannons against any vehicle or target that might appear ahead of them. Shaped charges bomblets could also be carried inside two small containers under the wings, each one capable of destroying a enemy tank with a single hit.
150mm rockets were carried for ground traffing; although highly inaccurate, a single rocket had the explosive power of a 1000kg bomb.
With the appearance of the 50mm anti-tank guns, the bombers usually flew at medium altitude and then dive in a 35º angle against any enemy tank that might be detected.
The Vibria continued in frontline service for at least 4 more years, being finally replaced by the new jet ground attack planes.
To this day, it still represents the hope of a nation, bullied by all the nations of the world and which ultimately conquered them all.
The Vibria is the 16º plane made by me in 2014. More images of this plane and others can be found here: www.flickr.com/photos/einon/
Hope you like it!
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I was exploring abandoned railroad tracks near my home, when I looked over and saw this nicely textured tree, dead for decades, with a pole through its trunk. Walking railroad tracks, for Midwesterners, is like "beach-combing," an opportunity to explore, because you never know what you'll find!
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VOS Passion
LENGTH 83.4m
BREADTH 18m
ORDER YEAR October 2013
COMPLETION August 2016
OWNER Vroon Offshore Services
BUILDER COSCO Guangdong Shipyard
DESIGNER Ulstein Group
DEADWEIGHT 3,650gwt
MAXIMUM SPEED 15kt
The ship is equipped with class-2 dynamic positioning system. Image courtesy of Vroon Offshore Services.VOS Passion platform supply vessel is one of six vessels based on PX121 design.
The naming ceremony for VOS Passion took place in July 2016. Image courtesy of Vroon Offshore Services.VOS Passion features X-BOW design concept that enables smoother navigation in harsh waters. Image courtesy of Vroon Offshore Services.
The ship is equipped with class-2 dynamic positioning system. Image courtesy of Vroon Offshore Services.VOS Passion platform supply vessel is one of six vessels based on PX121 design. Image courtesy of Vroon Offshore Services.
VOS Passion is a platform supply vessel operated by Vroon Offshore Services, an international shipping company. The vessel was built by COSCO Guangdong Shipyard in China and delivered to Vroon in August 2016.
The ship is the fourth of six vessels ordered by Vroon, of which VOS Pace (2015), VOS Paradise (2015) and VOS Partner (2016) have been delivered, while VOS Patience and VOS Patriot are under construction and scheduled for delivery in 2016.
Vroon’s PSV fleet is used for a range of operations, including cargo transportation, bulk transfers, fire-fighting, oil-spill recovery and safety standby. The vessels’ unique design enables them to support longer and deeper offshore drilling activities.
VOS Passion design
VOS Passion has an overall length of 83.4m, a moulded breadth of 18m and a clear deck area spanning 850m². The vessel’s maximum draft is 6.7m, maximum deadweight capacity is 4,200t and gross tonnage is 3,650gwt.
The ship design is based on the PX121 design developed by Norway-based Ulstein Group. All of the remaining five vessels ordered by Vroon are also based on the same design.
The PX121 design features Ulstein’s patented X-BOW concept, which enables smoother vessel navigation in harsh conditions.
Vessels with conventional bow designs rise on waves and drop violently onto the water, making navigation in adverse environments difficult. The X-BOW design, on the other hand, enables smoother navigation by minimising wave slamming and bow impact.
The X-BOW concept features a slender hull and a tapered fore, which provides more displacement volume. The vessel pierces smaller waves, and is therefore less affected by the vertical motions of the water.
It also uses less fuel to navigate through the waves, saving energy. In addition, the design reduces noise and vibration, improving crew comfort and safety levels.
Navigation and communication of the platform supply vessel
The ship’s navigation equipment includes an X-band radar, an S-band radar, two McMurdo S4 radio transponder units, a JRC eco sounder, a Navi-Sailor multi-function display, and a Yokogawa gyro compass.
The vessel is fitted with communication applications, including a JRC medium / high-frequency radio, a JRC portable VHF radio, McMurdo E5 Satellite EPIRB, two Inmarsat-C systems and two McMurdo S4 SART systems.
Deck machinery and fire-fighting equipment
Deck machinery aboard the VOS Passion includes two 10t tuggers, two 10t capstans and one 3t crane with a safe working load of 18m.
The ship is equipped with ABS FiFi class-I fire-fighting systems with a monitor capacity of 1,200m³/h and a throw of more than 120m.
VOS Passion propulsion system
The ship is fitted with four diesel generator engines, including two 1,639kW engines and two 990kW engines, as well as a 130ekW emergency generator.
The vessel is propelled by two diesel-electric Azimuth thrusters with a capacity of 3,800kW. It also features two 1,600kW Schottel stern thrusters and two bow thrusters.
"Deck machinery aboard the VOS Passion includes two 10t tuggers, two 10t capstans and one 3t crane with a safe working load of 18m."
The maximum speed of the vessel is 15kt.
Tank capacities and cargo handling systems
The ship is capable of storing 1,035m³ of fresh water, 1,674m³ of drill water, 1,464m³ of fuel, 1,293m³ of liquid mud, 150m³ of methanol, 260m³ of dry bulk and 127m³ of base oil. The ship is also fitted with heeling tanks with a capacity of 391.4m³.
Accommodation and life-saving facilities onboard VOS Passion
VOS Passion can accommodate 26 crew members in 14 single and six double cabins featuring hotel-type comfort beds. It is fitted with two anti-rolling tanks to increase crew comfort.
The ship is equipped with two 20-man life rafts and one six-man raft on each side. A man overboard boat (MOB) capable of accommodating six persons is also available.
Contractors
Ulstein was contracted by COSCO Guangdong Shipyard to supply power and control systems and to provide on-site services for the Vroon vessels.
NS 34A back its long train into Enola Yard past the soon to be replaced position light signal bridge at STELL. Leading the way is former Santa Fe 618, still in original paint nearly 20 years after the creation of BNSF.
i was walking along the beach, enjoying the most beautiful sunset i ever see, when i met this little boy, alone, watching the stars for minutes, without leaving that position.
He was completely baffled looking at the stars ..
What was he thinking? What was he seeking?
- i do not know, just know that i prayed for their dreams become true.
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Eu estava caminhando pela praia, apreciando o entardecer mais bonito que eu já vi, quando encontrei esse pequeno garotinho, sozinho, olhando as estrelas durante minutos, sem sair daquela posição. Ele estava completamente perplexo olhando as estrelas..
O que será que ele estava pensando? O que será que ele estava pedindo?
Eu não sei, só sei que orei para que os sonhos deles se tornassem realidade.
E você? O que acha que ele está pensando ou desejando?
xx
I just used a color filter "cool "and increased the exposure time and snapped the photo. Then, i increased the contrast and VOILLÁ!
What do you think he is thinking or wanting?
Illustration Sex (Photo: Johan Fatzry)
The position of the preferred sex by men, likened the taste of coffee that always wanted to be enjoyed from the first to the last drop. Everyone always likes something similar, but have different ways to mengungkapannya. Especially in the case of this...
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Just as the sun rose these youngsters were in full action practising martial arts. This was taken at the Tughluqabad Fort in New Delhi, India with Nikon D300 at 1/640 sec, f/13, 200mm and ISO 200. Had to use maximum focal length as I was quite far away. Also as I had arrived a bit after the sun had risen, I had to position myself on a hill in a way that it still had the sun behind the fort wall.
An eastbound Norfolk Southern stack train passes beneath the eastbound home signals for CP Leets on the Fort Wayne Line in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania.
Further experimentation on slowing down and sitting in one relative position and looking around me (360 project) with the Horseman Woodman 4x5 Field camera. "Film" was the Harman Direct Positive paper, exposed at EI1.5, derived from the Minolta spot meter using EI12 metering and calculating three stop increased exposure. I don't pre-flash due to trying to capture the paper negative as is, and develop in Dektol. Met another photographer during this exercise, who was into medium format, but had not heard of direct positive paper, which I convinced him to at least give a shot if he was going to experiment. Thanks for the inspiration from our flickeranian community - keep motivating us all!