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Vale of Rheidol Railway nos. 7 and 8 set off from Nantyronen after taking on water. [Pole, 2/6 sections (~2.7m)]
This was taken on the last day of the David Williams / Bob Branch "Welsh Narrow Gauge Extravaganza" twelve-day photo charter, which visited several narrow gauge railways in Wales. I'd booked on the last two days, on the Vale of Rheidol Railway; sadly, the weather was overcast both days, with significant spells of light rain and drizzle.
The passenger stock was actually being used to transport the photographers between locations, the main purpose of the charter being to photograph the freight (on this day hauled by ex-SAR "Garrett" no. 60) - but we also photographed the passenger train at most locations, and two locos were used with a slightly lengthened rake today.
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Sri Lanka Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya)-Male ,
Warahana Road, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka .
The Sri Lanka Leopard is considered as a Endangered Species .
I photographed this beautiful, dark purple columbine (Aquilegia) in the forest today after a refreshing rain shower. The raindrops on the delicate petals give the flower a special shine and emphasize its natural elegance. A charming moment of peace and beauty in nature.
Diese wunderschöne, dunkelviolette Akelei (Aquilegia) habe ich heute im Wald nach einem erfrischenden Regenschauer fotografiert. Die Regentropfen auf den zarten Blütenblättern verleihen der Blume einen besonderen Glanz und unterstreichen ihre natürliche Eleganz. Ein bezaubernder Moment der Ruhe und Schönheit in der Natur.
Victory Liner Inc.- 2010
Bus No: 2010
Year released: 2010
Capacity: 49; 2x2 seating configuration
Route: Cubao/Aurora-Olongapo via Dau/SCTEX/Tipo
Body: Santarosa Motorworks Inc.
Model: 2010 SR-Cityliner AC RE Series
Chassis: Daewoo BV115
Engine: Daewoo DE12TiS-BA
Fare: Airconditioned
Transmission System: M/T
Suspension: Leaf-Spring Suspension
Taken on: July 14, 2017
Location: Mabalacat City Bus Terminal, Brgy. Dau, Mabalacat City, Pampanga
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These etched glass pictograms of fruits and vegetables were inspired by A&P's Futurestore decor, and created for The Food Emporium. A&P Futurestores were famous for their black and white decor which had no department wording on the walls; instead, they used only food icons to show the various departments. They called these icons "pictograms" and installed these etched glass versions into The Food Emporium. There is a light source above which makes them pop--very 1988. These decor pieces are original to the store opening and every new Food Emporium had these installed in the late 1980's.
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Continuing our look at a few of the over 60 stores which still lie vacant one year after A&P's bankruptcy, we come to a rather swanky neighborhood--The Upper West Side of Manhattan.
On the corner of Broadway and 90th, two blocks from Central Park, we arrive at the carcass of a once premium New York name--The Food Emporium. It was so premium that calling it simply "Food Emporium" wasn't good enough; it had to be branded "THE Food Emporium". After A&P acquired the company in 1986, it became the company's upscale banner and A&P expanded it throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
In the early 2000's, as A&P repositioned its A&P, Waldbaum's and Superfresh stores into its upscale Fresh Market format, the plan for The Food Emporium was to push it even more upscale to a gourmet audience. Many Food Emporiums outside of New York City were converted to A&P Fresh Markets, but inside Manhattan, a core group of 20 or so Food Emporium stores remained. Those stores slowly were refreshed with a newer logo, better merchandising, and a new interior package featuring bright orange, lime green and (for some reason) yellow and white daisies. The results were huge increases of $85 per sq. ft. in sales. (from $758-$843/sq. ft.)
Even though the chain was a cash-cow for the company, A&P was desperate to raise money, and in 2013, the company put the entire chain up for sale. Unfortunately, no one wanted to take the whole thing, so A&P sold off its most valuable stores one-by-one. By A&P's final days, The Food Emporium chain was down to 14 stores, 12 of which were sold during the bankruptcy auction.
There are only 2 The Food Emporium stores which were not picked up by other operators during the auction--this Upper West Side store and the stunning Bridgemarket store, which was built underneath the 59th Street Bridge. The two stores remain empty today.
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The complete "A&P Abandoned Banner" Photoset:
•A&P