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It’s been 8 months now with the reigns of the Inspire 1 Pro and having a new perspective on the world has been incredibly fun, but I’m not satisfied…
When the Phantom rolled into the niche corners of photography in early 2013 I took note. “Imagine what it would be like to get my hands on her”, but with a marginally integrated HERO 3 at the front I was hardly turned on.
The years rolled on and so did the tech. Other bespoke UAV’s came onto the market and so did the advent of the spreading wings system. Short of the technical engineering degree required to operate them and the small home mortgage needed to fund their lifestyle my IQ fantasy was getting no closer.
When DJI announced the X5 things changed. Here was a ‘real’ camera, integrated beautifully and capable of 16mpx stills with a micro 4/3rds sensor and a real lens (my old D4 was only 16mpx after all).
I downloaded all the RAWS I could find and committed – “Let’s do this”.
It is one hell of a beautiful aircraft to fly and for a videographer it would be the perfect romance but as a photographer it’s missing the spark. In the right conditions – things are great but it doesn’t like to be pushed.
I’ve calculated around 9 stops of DR which is respectable (but I really need 13 for a good time). So what now? I don’t know, I love the Inspire and I’m happy with what we have together.
There is an alternative, It’s more expensive and a giant P.I.T.A but there is something I want, I need – IQ. The question is, how to get it.
The peep show is fun but I think I think I need the real thing…
Ollie B. Bommel and Aunt Lucy, both of a respectable age, are enjoying a stroll in Mummy Marian's garden.
OLLIE:
It's wonderfully peaceful here, Aunt Lucy.
AUNT LUCY:
Indeed, Mr Bommel. Marian has a beautiful garden.
I'm glad I get to live here in my old age.
OLLIE:
I feel the same way, Aunt Lucy.
It would be nice if Paddy, a friend I met a long time ago and who now lives in Australia, could see me here with you.
AUNT LUCY:
Well, Ollie, you know where he lives. Why don't you ask him to come over? Then we can go for a walk together.
Mummy Marian has a Magic Portal in the garden and he could be here in 10 minutes.
OLLIE:
A Magic Portal?
AUNT LUCY:
Yes... it's a gift from the Fairy Mum. It's a secret, so you mustn't tell anyone. I trust you, Ollie B. Bommel.
OLLIE:
I promise I won't tell anyone.
Does that mean I can go to Australia through the Portal?
AUNT LUCY:
Yes, my dear friend.
OLLIE:
Unbelievable!
AUNT LUCY:
Come on, Mr Ollie, let's walk a little further before it starts raining.
You Haven't Earned It
You crave attention
As if it's due to you
You want permission
To behave as badly as you do
You want respect, but
You don't act respectable
You want fame to fill the void
Where you once had a soul
But you haven't earned it
You haven't walked long enough in these shoes
You don't deserve it
You haven't nearly paid your dues
It's so pathetic
This image you portray
Shatters like crystal
And slowly fades away
You want the world's eyes
You need the accolades
You want the money
And all the empty praise
But you haven't earned it
You haven't walked long enough in these shoes
You don't deserve it
You haven't nearly paid your dues
When it's all over
What will you have left?
You'll still be incomplete
Forgotten and depressed
You want acceptance
It's all you wanted all along
You want forgiveness
From those who you have wronged
But you haven't earned it
You haven't walked long enough in these shoes
You don't deserve it
You haven't nearly paid your dues
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZhabLX07wI
Assemblage 23 - You Haven't Earned It Lyrics
The Yellow-fronted Woodpecker lives in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, where it enjoys forests, savannas, and coffee plantations—because apparently, even woodpeckers need caffeine. They’re very social and often hang out in family groups, with older siblings helping raise the younger ones. This is known as “cooperative breeding,” but let’s be honest—it’s just free babysitting with feathers. They nest in tree holes like respectable woodpeckers, but in a surprise plot twist, they also stash snacks in the bark. Yes, this tropical bird has invented pantry storage. Somewhere, a squirrel is suing for copyright infringement.
This rusty early 1950's Ford Consul is associated with the historic Inn at Castle Rock seen in the background. The Inn was constructed in 1885 as a boarding house for miners but is now a hotel. Of course, it has ghosts like any respectable old hotel. Rooms can be had for $95.00 right now. Who knows, you might be able to snag a ride in the Consul as well as commune with the ghosts.
Happy Slider Sunday!
North Pier is the most northerly of the three coastal piers in Blackpool, England. Built in the 1860s, it is also the oldest and longest of the three. Although originally intended only as a promenade, competition forced the pier to widen its attractions to include theatres and bars. Unlike Blackpool's other piers, which attracted the working classes with open air dancing and amusements, North Pier catered for the "better-class" market, with orchestra concerts and respectable comedians. Until 2011, it was the only Blackpool pier that consistently charged admission. Wikipedia
and I look anxiously at my face every morning for signs of my becoming a scoundrel ;-)
Bertrand Russell
HBW! HGGT!! Public Education Matters! Resist!!
acer, rough bark japanese maple, 'Arakawa', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
Loch Katrine (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Ceiteirein or Loch Ceathairne) is a freshwater loch and scenic attraction in the Trossachs area of the Scottish Highlands. It is within the district of Stirling. The loch is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) long and 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) wide at the widest point and runs the length of Strath Gartney (Gaelic: Srath Ghartain). It is a popular destination for tourists and day visitors from Glasgow and nearby towns. The loch derives its name from the term cateran from the Gaelic ceathairne, a collective word meaning cattle thief or possibly peasantry. Historically this referred to a band of fighting men of a clan; hence the term applied to marauders or cattle-lifters, which Rob Roy MacGregor, a respectable cattle owner was erroneously accused of being.
It is the fictional setting of Sir Walter Scott's poem The Lady of the Lake and of the subsequent opera by Gioachino Rossini, La donna del lago.
A Canadian Pacific run-through on the NS Chicago Line rolls west at sunset at New Carlisle with a respectable consist.
A CP Rail SD40-2 and a pair of CP's former Soo Line SD60s were chasing the sun on the way to Bensenville.
The city of Arequipa is surmounted by 3 volcanoes. On the roofs of Saint Catherine Monastery, we see them very well.
You can see here the Chachani which culminates at the respectable altitude of 6075 m (19,997 ft).
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Volcan d'Arequipa
La ville d'Arequipa est surmontée par 3 volcans. Sur les toits du Monastère Sainte Catherine, on les voit très bien.
On aperçoit ici le Chachani qui culmine à l'altitude respectable de 6075 m.
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Arequipa - Pérou/Peru
Το Κόκκινο Σπίτι της οικογένειας Μάλλιου κοσμεί το κρηπίδωμα στη βόρεια πλευρά της παραλίας της πόλης. Ανήκει στο δήμο Χαλκιδέων.
Όλο το οίκημα έχει όψη Π. Οι γωνίες είναι χτισμένες με πέτρινους ογκόλιθους ενώ όλη η επιφάνεια είναι με πέτρα επιχρισμένη και τα παράθυρα προς την είσοδο είναι μαρμάρινα και σχηματίζουν από πάνω αετώματα.
Θαυμασμό προκαλεί στους σύγχρονους αρχιτέκτονες για τον τρόπο με τον οποίο ο Κωνσταντίνος Φλέγγας το είχε προσαρμόσει στο βράχο που βρέχεται από τρεις πλευρές με θάλασσα.
Σήμερα το Κόκκινο Σπίτι έχει ανακαινιστεί και φιλοξενεί την Εστία Γνώσης της Χαλκίδας.
Το Κόκκινο Σπίτι χτίστηκε το 1884 από το Κων/νο Φλέγγα στη θέση παλαιού οθωμανικού τεκέ και αγοράστηκε από τον έμπορο Βασίλειο Μάλλιο το 1890.
Το έτος 1916 ο βασιλιάς Πέτρος της Σερβίας με την ακολουθία του, επί έξι μήνες διέμενε σ’ αυτό, στον πάνω όροφο, βρισκόμενος στην Ελλάδα λόγω καταλήψεως του κράτους του από τους Γερμανούς.
Κατά την αναχώρησή του κατέβαλε σεβαστό χρηματικό ποσό στο Βασίλειο Μάλλιο, ο οποίος το δώρισε στον Ιερό Ναό του Αγίου Νικολάου.
Στη διάρκεια της Κατοχής στεγάστηκε εδώ η γερμανική διοίκηση.
Ο Νικόλαος Μάλλιος, γιος του Βασίλειου, ως τελευταίος κληρονόμος, άφησε το Κόκκινο Σπίτι στο δήμο Χαλκιδέων, για να χρησιμοποιηθεί ως Μουσείο, Πνευματικό Κέντρο ή Βιβλιοθήκη.
In english:
The Red House of Malliou family decorates quay on the north side of the city beach. It belongs to the municipality Halkida.
Throughout the house faces II. The corners are built with stone blocks and the whole surface is coated with stone and windows to the entrance is marble and form over gables.
Causing admiration in modern architects for how Constantine Flegga had adapted the rock surrounded on three sides by sea.
Today the Red House has been restored and houses the Hearth Knowledge of Halkida.
The Red House was built in 1884 in Istanbul / in position only Flegga old Ottoman opium den and was bought by the merchant Kingdom Mallios 1890.
The year 1916 King Peter of Serbia with his retinue, for six months he lived there, upstairs, Being in Greece due to seizure of the state by the Germans.
Upon his departure made respectable amount of money in Mallios Kingdom, who donated it to the church of St. Nicholas.
During the Occupation housed here German administration.
Nicholas Mallios, son of Basil, as the last heir left the Red House in Halkida municipality, to a Museum, Cultural Centre and Library.
With a respectable 101 cars and 10k tons in tow, F16 glides into Milo along the Sebec River, with a pair of GP38-2s, a SD40-2 and GP20ECO doing the honors. Lately the ST haulage traffic has been building over the weekends as we don't run it south until Monday night, so the southbound F16 tends to be pretty big Monday and Tuesday, often not leaving south until well into the day, such as this day.
A bakery is an establishment that produces and sells flour-based food baked in an oven such as bread, cookies, cakes, pastries, and pies. Some retail bakeries are also categorized as cafés, serving coffee and tea to customers who wish to consume the baked goods on the premises. Confectionery items are also made in most bakeries throughout the world.
Baked goods have been around for thousands of years. The art of baking was developed early during the Roman Empire. It was a highly famous art as Roman citizens loved baked goods and demanded them frequently for important occasions such as feasts and weddings. Because of the fame of the art of baking, around 300 BC, baking was introduced as an occupation and respectable profession for Romans. Bakers began to prepare bread at home in an oven, using mills to grind grain into flour for their breads. The demand for baked goods persisted, and the first bakers' guild was established in 168 BC in Rome. The desire for baked goods promoted baking throughout Europe and expanded into eastern parts of Asia. Bakers started baking bread and other goods at home and selling them on the streets.
This trend became common, and soon, baked products were sold in streets of Rome, Germany, London, and more. A system of delivering baked goods to households arose as the demand increased significantly. This prompted bakers to establish places where people could purchase baked goods. The first open-air market for baked goods was established in Paris, and since then bakeries have become a common place to purchase delicious goods and to socialize. By the colonial era, bakeries were commonly viewed in this way.
TD : Agfapan 100 Professional 35mm film, developed in D-76 1+1 for 7 minutes. Exposure ISO 100 @35mm lens, natural daylight. Scanned with Alpha 6000 edited in ACR, inverted in CS6.
my father seemed to be another man.. like he discovered a side of him all in a sudden. so from respectable member of the community of this city, he became the hidden godfather of the local mob..
All kinds of weather
We stick together
The same in the rain or sun
Two different faces
But in tight places
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Hotdog - NH . Siamese sisters . RARE
Hotdog - Unlucky tea cup
Hotdog - Respectable Dress . Black (Showing black stripe which is included.)
All these and MORE available in Hotdog Mainstore!
Im Jahr 2021 übernahm das schwedische EVU Hectorrail beinahe täglich ein gemischtes Güterzugpaar zwischen Nürnberg Rangierbahnhof und dem südlichen Pendant im Münchner Norden. Häufig war an diesen recht ansehnlichen Zügen (EZ 56565) ein Siemens Taurus vorzufinden, so auch im vorliegenden Bild als 242.531 (182 531-4) "La Motta" bei Obermarbach um die Kurve bog.
In 2021, almost every day the Swedish rail transport company Hectorrail took over a mixed pair of freight trains between the Nuremberg shunting yard and the southern counterpart in the north of Munich. A Siemens Taurus was often to be found on these quite respectable trains (EZ 56565), as in the present picture 242.531 (182 531-4) "La Motta" was turning around the curve near Obermarbach when I took this picture.
Parc Angrignon
Est-ce le masque qui lui donne cette attitude furtive, de toutes les parulines, c'est l'espèce qui m'a fait suer! j'ai tout fait pour avoir au moins une image "respectable", elle n'allait pas me faire rater mon lifer!
Merci de vos commentaires, visites et favoris, toujours grandement appréciés.
Common Yellowthroat
this litte one almost had me lose my patience! it is soooo stealth!!! Is it the mask that gives her this personality trait? I wonder... anyways, I kept my patience, and got my lifer.
thank you for your visits, comments and faves, always greatly appreciated.
dedication
this picture is dedicated to the valiant, tireless and overworked women and men around the world who, at great risk to themselves and to their families and friends, fight, sacrifice and increasingly die heroically trying to treat, save, comfort and console the infected and keep safe their communities.
in this time of great human suffering, uncertainty and angst, my heart weeps for these amazing people with tears of profound awe, sorrow and, most of all, thanks.
please, if you are able, raise your voice and your wallet to support and fight hard from the outside so that those on the front lines inside can do their best safely with the personal protective equipment they terribly need and so-richly deserve.
life is short. please do not forget to share the love you have while you can.
finally, many thanks to each of you for your consistent, heartwarming friendship and kind words of support. you put smiles on my face each and every day and i am deeply appreciative.
keep the faith and be safe.
- j. k.
dayton, ohio
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and if you were to come up clean
and see you shine so bright in a world of woe"
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tableau vivant » [sg] body applier (t.2)
[mandala] » stretched_ears_season2 gold
stealthic » hysteria (unrigged)
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jian » floppy ear bunny collection
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#physicaldistance
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Where Shall a Hungry Mermaid Dine by Patti Masterman-Heterodynemind
Where shall a hungry mermaid dine
When she hankers, for something fine?
Spiny oysters make a nice cocktail;
And octopus tentacles; and grey narwhal.
And where should she sit, and what shall she use
To stab her undersea feast, infuse
Her goblet, filled up with sparkling sea water,
Awaiting her course, of fresh sea-otter.
And should she tip, at the end of the meal
The dolphin who served her so much krill,
In his scrutable suit, of skin-tight rubber-
(The respectable mermaid never eats blubber).
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Details:
* Head: Catwa Queen
* Body: Maitreya Lara
* Ears: Fantasy Bento B.O.M. Ears Pack I&II (With Earrings)
* Nails & Webs for hands: Aii- Dark Touch Vision
* Merbra: :[P]:- The Ursula Bralette
* Skin: Fallen Gods Inc: HEL
* Hair: Argrace - Chizuru
* Scale texture: Nefekalum - - Slither
* More tattoos: Orthae, Metals Ed. +Fallen Gods Inc. [BOX]
* Mermaid tail: ~ Cynefin ~ Lorelei Bento Mermaid Tail
* Water projector & *Background: FoxCity
*Pose: Siren by Poseidon
North Pier is the most northerly of the three coastal piers in Blackpool, England. Built in the 1860s, it is also the oldest and longest of the three. Although originally intended only as a promenade, competition forced the pier to widen its attractions to include theatres and bars. Unlike Blackpool's other piers, which attracted the working classes with open air dancing and amusements, North Pier catered for the "better-class" market, with orchestra concerts and respectable comedians. Until 2011, it was the only Blackpool pier that consistently charged admission. Wikipedia
This big guy became the "featured subject of the week" while we were in the Tetons.
Surrounded by us photogs.........he bedded down hoping we'd lose interest and just leave ..... All he wanted to do was spend time with his lady........
You really have to get off of the main roads and hike a bit to encounter such magnificent wildlife. 'Tis a shame so many miss out on this type of opportunity as the moose seem comfortable in allowing humans to get within a close, yet respectable distance.
Thanks for taking a look.
Have a great Thursday.
A view of the 100 block of E. Wood St. (left) and 400 block of S. Main St. (right) in downtown Hillsboro. In the center of the frame is the old Hillsboro Opera House, now repurposed as a craft beer brewery known as the Opera House Brewing Company.
Completed in 1886, the Opera House stands catty-corner from the Corner Block Building shown in my previous post. The Opera House is primarily a Romanesque Revival-style building with Queen Anne-style influences. Although the building has been remodeled, the original architectural style is still readily apparent. The upper floor of the Opera House also served as a meeting hall for the local lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) beginning in 1922.
In the 19th-century, many theaters were given the name "opera house." Opera was viewed as a more respectable art form than theater; calling a local theater an "opera house" therefore served to elevate it and overcome objections from those who found the theater morally objectionable.
But most entertainment in opera houses was not high opera. Typically the musical productions were based on popular music of the day, and ranged from plays performed by stock companies, to vaudeville, minstrel shows, specialty acts, and lyceum courses. Given the variety and more down to earth programming, it is easy to see why opera houses were generally more popular than opera.
Hillsboro is the seat of Montgomery County. This south central Illinois city is located 50 miles south of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, and 65 miles northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. Health care and social assistance, public administration, and finance and insurance are Hillsboro's largest industries. The population of Hillsboro at the 2020 Census was 5,808, and the population of Montgomery County was 28,288.
Macro of an antique compass. Apt photo this for in 2018 as I’m looking for a new direction myself! I quit my job of nearly 12 years back in mid November to try and get back a respectable work / life balance and have a few opportunities lined up for the New Year.
Didn’t get the chance to participate in many MM’s last year so I’ve done a double redux of Candlelit and side lit.
HMM!
(And Happy New Year!)
we deliver meals on wheels to this guy's neighbor. gets you thinking about how they all feel about the other side of the fence. it can quickly boil down to property values. if our client passes away, i'm sure his house (with lake views) will get torn down to make room for another mcfarmhouse. at that point, the road will finally score a 10 for respectable, unaffordable structures. on the other hand, cynicism aside, its possible they all actually look out for each other with whatever resources they have. the old man advises them on garden soil amendment, the perfect house people invite him over for thanksgiving and check on him every few days. i'm rambling again but this town is short on actual "hoods" so it got me thinking.
Another from a few years back.
A respectable mile long train of single stacked containers is nearing the end of its journey from Whittier to Anchorage as Alaska Railroad train 120N. It's seen here on the mainline approaching CP1095 passing an SD70MAC on the adjacent Coastal Siding which is in the process of unloading 86 cars of gravel at the QAP pit. The venerable GP38 leading the freight wears the "Alaska Bold" scheme of the 1980s and by this date it was relatively rare to see one leading on the mainline.
This new highway overpass of Dowling Road provides a great view that really highlights the contrast between urbananity and wilderness that is the great city of Anchorage. The double track main slices through the South Anchorage industrial district while the upscale homes of the hillside neighborhoods can be seen clinging to the lower reaches of the Chugach Mountains in the distance. Note the cyclist on Arctic Blvd beside the trains and the two spur tracks that reach across the road to Air Liquide and NC Machinery respectively.
Anchorage, Alaska
Friday September 16, 2016
North Pier is the most northerly of the three coastal piers in Blackpool, England. Built in the 1860s, it is also the oldest and longest of the three. Although originally intended only as a promenade, competition forced the pier to widen its attractions to include theatres and bars. Unlike Blackpool's other piers, which attracted the working classes with open air dancing and amusements, North Pier catered for the "better-class" market, with orchestra concerts and respectable comedians. Until 2011, it was the only Blackpool pier that consistently charged admission. Wikipedia
Most of you who know me are aware that owls are probably my 2nd favorite thing to photograph, so you can imagine my excitement when I spotted this little cutie!
When I say little, I mean that in a serious way. This is one of the tiniest of the North American owls, standing just 7 inches in length and weighing in at around 2.2 ounces. Its piercing yellow eyes send a shiver down even me when I spot it through my 500mm lens ... I can only imagine how its intended prey must feel if they sense the imminent strike. :-O
Please know that this is not only photographed from a respectable distance through a long lens with a camera crop factor added, but also the image is cropped as well for a better look.
Thanks so much for stopping by to view. Happy Sunday!
© 2018 Debbie Tubridy / TNWA Photography
This marshland bird is found in marshes along the Gulf Cost of Texas as well as Florida and parts of Louisiana. I had to search a few areas before finding one, after which point I found several more, including chicks. They are fairly difficult to photograph in a respectable pose, I found. They are usually quick to move into reeds or they fly to locations with obstructed views or they are too distant--you know...the usual birding challenges.
Another from a few years back on a crisp cool fall day
A respectable mile long train of single stacked containers and flat racks is nearing the end of its journey from Whittier to Anchorage on Alaska Railroad train 120N. It's seen here on the mainline approaching CP1095 behind a matched pair of GP40-2s dressed in the current modern ARR image.
This new highway overpass of Dowling Road provides a great view that really highlights the contrast between urbananity and wilderness that is the great city of Anchorage. The double track main slices through the South Anchorage industrial district while the upscale homes of the hillside neighborhoods can be seen clinging to the lower reaches of the Chugach Mountains in the distance. Note the cyclist on Arctic Blvd beside the trains and the two spur tracks that reach across the road to Air Liquide and NC Machinery respectively.
The Chugach Mountains are already flocked in fresh snow but it hasn't quite come down so low as to reach the 3510' elevation of Flat Top Mountain seen at the top left which is a very popular hiking destination that I've been up many a time.
Anchorage, Alaska
Friday September 23, 2016
"Oh, where will the wedding supper be?" M-hm, M-hm,
"Oh where will the wedding supper be?"
"Way down yonder in the hollow tree." M-hm, M-hm.
It is not often one gets to see these large and beautiful birds out in the wild. Found this mother and young one on the premises of a local temple. There were many of them but I concentrated on this pair. Sadly the young one did not come out too well. I followed the muster from a respectable distance knowing fully well how aggressive they can be especially when there are young ones about. Peacocks are large and full sized adults stand more than 4 feet tall and when one considers their sharp beaks and talons on their feet it is best to not try to get too close.
ENG: The underground station Schloßstraße in the Berlin district Steglitz of the U9 line is unfortunately very run-down. The staircase to the Boulevard Berlin is still quite respectable. Outsider swank, inside rank. This is where the Berlin public transport company (BVG) should invest again.
GER: Der U-Bahnhof Schloßstraße im Berliner Bezirk Steglitz der Linie U9 ist doch leider sehr heruntergekommen. Der Treppenaufgang zum Boulevard Berlin ist noch einigermaßen ansehnlich. Oben Hui und unten Pfui. Hier sollten die Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) mal wieder Investitieren.
One of my goals during the past late summer shorebird migration was to find and photography a Spotted Sandpiper. These are not rare shorebirds by any means, but one that I had yet to see or image. I found the bird in this image, as well as other shorebirds, in a small drainage pond in a suburban corporate park (of all places!). The bird was not exactly cooperative and would not make as close of an approach as I would of liked. Anyway, she came close enough for a respectable image. I decided to do some creative processing on this one in LR and PS to give the image a spot light look. Not sure how I feel about that. Please view large for best Spotted experience. :D
Thanks again to all who visit, view, fave and comment on my images. Have a great day~!
North Pier is the most northerly of the three coastal piers in Blackpool, England. Built in the 1860s, it is also the oldest and longest of the three. Although originally intended only as a promenade, competition forced the pier to widen its attractions to include theatres and bars. Unlike Blackpool's other piers, which attracted the working classes with open air dancing and amusements, North Pier catered for the "better-class" market, with orchestra concerts and respectable comedians. Until 2011, it was the only Blackpool pier that consistently charged admission. Wikipedia
The BMW 328 is considered to be one of the most modern prewar cars. It became famous after a special low-drag Touring Superleggera coupe finished fifth overall at the 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans and won the two-liter class. For customers who wanted the performance of the 328 with more luxurious upholstery, BMW offered the car as a rolling chassis to be bodied by several different coachbuilders.
This 328 sport chassis was delivered in 1937 to the coachbuilder Wendler in Reutlingen, Germany. Around 10 examples were finished with similar cabriolet bodies, but each one is unique. This Cabriolet has just been fully restored by BMW for its current owner.
In 1936 BMW developed a totally new cylinder head for the 6 cylinder engine. It used a valve train similar to the Riley and Talbot engines of the day, where one lateral camshaft through push-rods and rocker arms actuates the inlet and outlet valves. These are installed opposed (one on either side of the engine) in a hemispherical combustion room. Outwardly the engine looks like it has two overhead camshafts, but the covers just contain the horizontal pushrods for the valve drive. The modifications boosted the output of the engine by 25 bhp to a respectable 80 bhp.
The first car equipped with the new engine was the 328, and it proved to be a success at racing. When it came on the market in 1937, the car was an instant hit and scored many victories in the hands of determined privateers. The standard roadster body was constructed in Eisenach, and came with a small textile cover. However other companies like Glaeser, Wendler and Drauz, offered more luxurious cabriolets as well.
Today the 328 is considered to be one the most modern pre-war cars. Its advanced chassis and light weight of just 830 kg makes a well driven example hard to catch even for much more modern machines.
The 328 became world famous after a special low drag and light weight Touring 'Superleggera' coupe finished fifth overall during the 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans, winning the two-litre class in the process. For the 1940 Mille Miglia, BMW entered 5 cars, the Le Mans entry, which convincingly won, and three roadsters (finishing 3rd, 5th and 6th), fitted with 120 BHP engines.
The number of regular 328s produced until the start of the War is estimated at 426. Over 200 cars still exist, a remarkable feat for a country where many cars were confiscated by the authorities. What apparently has contributed to its survival is that the engines of the 328 required very high quality petrol, which was hardly available, making the car unusable during the war and not attractive to the ruling party.
Not only BMW produced the car, but the British company Frazer Nash made many 328s but the rolling chassis came from BMW, so the numbers are included in the overall production figures. Interestingly the prices in the UK of the Frazer Nash products were lower than the home made cars. Germany was greatly in need of foreign currency. The last nine 328 chassis, which had already come to the factory in 1939, were only completed after 1945.
After the war the 328 engine remained in construction by the Bristol factory. The engines were not only used for their own cars, but also for ACs and many successful racing cars like the Cooper Bristol Formula 2 cars. In race trim the engine was good for at least 140-150 bhp.
North Pier is the most northerly of the three coastal piers in Blackpool, England. Built in the 1860s, it is also the oldest and longest of the three. Although originally intended only as a promenade, competition forced the pier to widen its attractions to include theatres and bars. Unlike Blackpool's other piers, which attracted the working classes with open air dancing and amusements, North Pier catered for the "better-class" market, with orchestra concerts and respectable comedians. Until 2011, it was the only Blackpool pier that consistently charged admission. Wikipedia
An aerial view!
RISHIKONDA BEACH- VISAKHAPATNAM. RISHI MEANS HERMIT IN TELUGU AND KONDA MEANS MOUNTAIN. SO THIS LOVELY BEACH IS BY THE "HERMIT MOUNTAIN" IN VISAKHAPATNAM - ANDHRA PRADESH - INDIA ...
This camera is owned by my father. The camera comes to life and grabs a shot reasonably quickly (the lab says it takes just under 3 seconds), and zooming the entire focal length range is surprisingly fast. The 9-point AF helped speed focusing. Again, it doesn't offer the gazillion focus points of higher-end models, but I found the 9 points adequate to my needs for snap-shooting.
Overall Respectable but not standout image quality, fairly high noise/low resolution at high ISOs
The trek to the French Glacial Lookout was an unforgettable adventure. The path meandered through challenging sections filled with rocks, but also offered calmer stretches. Throughout the hike, the scenery never failed to impress. Towering mountains and glaciers formed a majestic backdrop, while behind me, the turquoise waters of Lake Nordenskjold shimmered unexpectedly.
But the true reward awaited me at the lookout itself. Reaching the viewpoint at 500 meters (1,640 feet) above sea level, I was treated to a panoramic vista of the French Valley. The wind whipped at my face, but the view was worth it. The valley, like a giant natural amphitheater, showcased the immense power of nature. Paine Grande, the park’s grandest massif, loomed before me. The star of the show, however, was the French Glacier. Its icy expanse stretched across the valley, occasionally punctuated by the thunderous crack of icefalls. As I stood there, mesmerized by the scene, I knew this was a memory I would treasure forever.
The French Glacial Lookout held me captive, its breathtaking panorama a constant allure. But the call of adventure was strong. With a final glance, I turned my back on the vista and began the arduous trek uphill towards the British Lookout.
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As you gaze upon this majestic mountain, four peaks stand tall and proud, each with its own unique character (From the right to the left):
* North Peak (2,750 meters / 9,022 feet): The northern sentinel, North Peak reigns supreme at an elevation of 2,750 meters (9,022 feet), offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
* Main Peak (3,050 meters / 9,974 feet): The undisputed king of the mountain range, Main Peak soars to an impressive height of 3,050 meters (9,974 feet), earning its title as the highest peak.
* Central Peak (2,780 meters / 9,121 feet): Nestled between its towering neighbors, Central Peak stands at a respectable elevation of 2,780 meters (9,121 feet), adding to the grandeur of the mountain panorama.
* Punta Bariloche (2,600 meters / 8,530 feet): Completing the quartet, Punta Bariloche gracefully reaches a height of 2,600 meters (8,530 feet), adding its unique charm to the mountain's allure.
Together, these four peaks form an awe-inspiring spectacle, a testament to the raw power and beauty of nature.
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The fella above looks like he's about to devour me any second, but I'm happy to report that I survived the unusual encounter with him without any injuries and remain completely undigested 😄 - in fact, he didn't even threaten me.
It's a juvenile green whip snake (Hierophis viridiflavus), a non-venomous colubrid species which I photographed in my garden in Ticino (Switzerland), but as with all my pictures on Flickr, I'll try to give you a bit more context.
First of all, you have to know that I adore snakes - even though they have the nasty habit of preying on my beloved green lizards - but if you now wonder why I so far only uploaded a single snake photo here before today, the answer is that until relatively recently, I hardly had any.
The reasons for this are simple: our snakes are very shy, plus they're far from abundant. If you're lucky, you might be able to spot one, but if it also becomes aware of you, it will inevitably be gone long before you have your camera ready.
The history of human-snake interaction in Switzerland (and particularly in Ticino) has sadly not been a happy one for the reptiles, and every snake knows this. Out of ignorance, superstition and the fear they might be venomous - which most snakes in Switzerland aren't - people beat them to death wherever they found them for centuries, so you can't blame our serpentine friends for hissing "Hell, no!" and slithering to safety as fast as they can whenever they see or sense a human approaching.
There are exceptions of course; our vipers and adders sometimes rely on their camouflage and keep still rather than fleeing when you get near them - which still doesn't mean that they're inclined to pose for a selfie with you, mind - but around my village I sadly haven't come across one of those in over two decades.
So I've rarely been lucky in the snake department, but, as the famous saying goes, "luck is when preparation meets opportunity", and I took that to heart. Two years ago, I built piles of rocks and heaps of dry grass and twigs and branches all over the garden to provide basking spots and hiding places - not just for snakes but for reptiles in general - and this worked better than I could ever have hoped.
First the western green lizards came back (they had previously been driven out of my garden by my neighbors' cats), and then the snakes started showing up. Particularly the species H. viridiflavus now seems to feel very much at home on my premises, and so the opportunities to photograph my serpentine friends have increased dramatically.
They still flee as soon as they become aware of me, so a good shot is rarely a given, but since I made my my garden more reptile-friendly, the odds of getting a usable photo have gotten much, much better. Which finally brings me to the fella above.
I spotted the youngster one morning in early summer, and because I (almost) always have my camera at the ready when I enter my garden, I was able to photograph him from afar before he saw me and disappeared.
As I went back into the house to check the photos, I noticed something interesting. As expected, they were pretty bad, because I hadn't been able to get close enough, but when I enlarged them, it seemed there was something in the snake's mouth.
It looked like a small rib cage, but I couldn't be sure, so I went back into the garden to investigate, hoping the snake might have left behind whatever it had been eating when I scared it away.
And indeed, when I inspected the woodpile beneath my palm tree where I had photographed the young snake, I saw a lizard carcass. It was nothing but a rib cage with some skin and hardly any meat left - plus the two quite intact seeming hind legs.
This was very strange; as far as I was aware, green whip snakes didn't eat carrion. On the contrary: they are known to be very agile hunters - they're actually the fastest European snake species - and only eat live prey. That lizard carcass was anything but that: by the look (and smell!) of it, it was at least a couple of days old, if not more, and other animals had already done a pretty good job gnawing off the meat.
As I was still contemplating the meaning of all this, I suddenly realized something even more unusual: the snake was still there! Only a foot length away from the the dead lizard it was lurking in the shadows, motionless, observing me.
Now this was really exceptional; as already mentioned, our snake species are generally very shy, but the shiest among them are definitely the green whip snakes. In my experience, they never return to the exact same spot once you've scared them away, at least not within such a short time frame.
I slowly backed away, hoping not to spook it, cursing myself for leaving the camera attached to the computer as I went back into the house to get it. When I returned, the snake thankfully hadn't disappeared, and so I very carefully set up the tripod with the camera in front of the woodpile and waited.
After a few minutes, the snake started moving. It had a length of maybe 60-70 cm, and I would have guessed its age at around 2 to 3 years (the species can grow to a length of 150 cm, in rare cases even to almost 2 meters, which makes it one of the biggest European snake species).
The little guy was clearly aware of me, but those putrid lizard ribs were just too enticing to resist. Once he had reached the smelly object of his desire, he started to swallow it while at the same time trying to drag it away from the nasty human, back into the shadows.
Both tasks proved very difficult, however, which was very comical to watch. The carcass - the remains of a pretty sizable common wall lizard - kept getting stuck between the twigs and branches of the woodpile, but it was also simply too big for the snake's tiny mouth (while a body length of around 70 cm might seem respectable, juveniles of this species still have a rather small head by comparison).
The young snake kept trying; several times it let go of its stinky treat only to attempt to swallow it again, from pretty much every angle, but it just wouldn't work. This was exhausting business, and so in between attempts the snake understandably took some breaks, basking on the woodpile for a few minutes, before it went back to work with new vigor. It also had to clear its throat from time to time and readjust its jaws, and during one such moment I took the photo above.
In the end, it managed to drag the dead lizard out of my sight into the woodpile, at which point I left the little fella (I had been photographing and filming the scene for over an hour, and by now I felt nearly as exhausted as the snake just from watching the whole ordeal; btw, the film clip is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8x0tBpRTck ).
When I returned to the woodpile almost two hours later, the snake had come out again, still fiercely trying to devour the dead lizard. I was impressed; this time I didn't stay, because I didn't want to disturb the little guy again with my presence, but as I left I thought admiringly: "That's what I call dedication!"
As always, many thanks for reading and commenting: have a great start into the new week everyone! ❤🙏😊
P.S. @ willjatkins Did you ever encounter this species feasting on carrion or hear of such behavior, Will?
Present for some time at the airport near my home. It feeds on voles it manages to catch on the airstrip. That day, it caught two, so it shouldn't starve to death.
Une des rares fois que je la vois à une hauteur respectable et surtout pas sur un poteau électrique.
Quebec, Canada
North Pier is the most northerly of the three coastal piers in Blackpool, England. Built in the 1860s, it is also the oldest and longest of the three. Although originally intended only as a promenade, competition forced the pier to widen its attractions to include theatres and bars. Unlike Blackpool's other piers, which attracted the working classes with open air dancing and amusements, North Pier catered for the "better-class" market, with orchestra concerts and respectable comedians. Until 2011, it was the only Blackpool pier that consistently charged admission. Wikipedia
The French Valley, or Valle del Francés, sprawled majestically before me. Nestled within Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, this dramatic landscape whispered tales of ancient glaciers that carved its rugged beauty. Days one and two had left me spellbound by the turquoise magic of Pehoe and Nordenskjöld Lakes – memories forever preserved in this photograph and in the previous ones.
But the spirit of adventure, even at nearly 59, thrummed with an insatiable curiosity. A tinge of regret for those initial days lingered, but the promise of new discoveries beckoned.
The French Valley is a hiker's paradise. Within its embrace lay a challenging 15-kilometer (9.3-mile) trail demanding a 1,000-meter (3,280-foot) round-trip climb – a testament to the sculpting power of glaciers over millennia. This conquest would lead me to Refugio Paine Grande, perched a respectable 40 meters (131 feet) above sea level. This section forms part of the iconic W Trek, but the valley itself can be tackled as a day hike for those seeking a taste of its grandeur. However, for the truly adventurous, the trail continues for another 8 kilometers to Refugio Paine Grande, a welcome respite after conquering the French Valley.
While the climb promised a physical test, the reward of breathtaking vistas and the satisfaction of pushing my limits fueled my excitement. Pisco sours could wait – for now, the French Valley awaited its conquest.
This is going to be one of those weeks where I present some "less than desirables". They are the slides that come back from processing and usually get one look and, "Ehh, I guess I screwed that one up". They are the ones with awkward lighting conditions that darken the subject so much that they should have got tossed into the garbage. I held onto them. So with the shadow bar slammed to 100%, highlights down and sharpness up, I can show you somewhat of a respectable shot. At least it is more the way that I remember them and how it really looked. They still won't make it to "Winter Rail", but they residence in one of my PC folders.
Canadian Pacific C424 #4219 has made the grade going west at Nantes, Quebec, and is now making the ribbon rail sing as she gets going at over 40mph.
April 28, 1987
With a hard to beat lashup of three SD40-2Fs for power, CMQ's Job 1 muscles its way through the rock cuts at Bodfish behind Bangor & Aroostook heritage 9017. Job 1 has 87 cars stretched out behind them, and they are giving it all they've got to keep the train moving at a respectable speed up the grade here between Bodfish and Kyleton, but they'll win in the end. This spot is one of the many neat spots in the Onawa/Bodfish area, and unfortunately, doesn't see nose light until mid-afternoon, but with one train a day each way, you have to take what you're given.