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Playing around with lighting (and my food). But also musing how each day is a segment of a year and how that is a segment of our life...and it is all part of the whole whether we like it or not. So I am going to do my best in the new year to treat each day as a special part of the whole. Have a great Tuesday.
CO (Saguache County)
Day 5 random campsite (Segment 19) to random campsite (Segment 20)
Not a cloud in sight ... anywhere.
Started off chilly and in the 40s. The sun was shining brightly though, so it warmed up quickly. Saw a large pine tree which reminded me of Sequoias ... this was still CO right? There were several more miles in the large meadow/valley. I noticed a fenced area which might have been a spring, but a small sign had DEATH scribed on it. Then up and over a short bump which was through an aspen grove. The trail finally wandered down to Cochetopa Creek.
Cochetopa Creek was flowing very well. The previous few days had intermittent water sources. That would not be a problem today as the trail followed this creek for many miles. I thought I would have to ford it but someone had put a log over it to bridge the gap. Although this area was completely exposed, it was very enjoyable hiking. Easy, unique terrain, fall colors and a meandering creek. One of my favorite sections so far. Did encounter some steep sidehill and had some glimpses of Organ Mountain. San Luis Peak is hiding behind.
A few miles before the end of Segment 19, the trail entered La Garita Wilderness. Wilderness Areas are specially designated areas that remain undeveloped and maintain primeval character. There are additional restrictions to visiting and on the Colorado Trail bicycles are not allowed in Wilderness Areas.
Segment 23 on the Colorado Trail near the headwaters of the Rio Grande River with Canby Mountain in the background deep in the heart of the San Juan's
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Danish Radio Concert Hall (Danish: DR Koncerthuset). Segment 4 of DR Town (DR Byen).
Built 2003-2009 and then the most expensive concert hall ever built. Architect: Jean Nouvel, France.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copenhagen_Concert_Hall
www.jeannouvel.com (website also in English)
Trolleybus 7712, working Simferopol "suburban" service 1, at Перевальное / Perevalnoye terminal. As far as I could see, the village appeared to be a "dacha settlement." (I did not know about the military facility, a former Soviet special forces training center.)
According to the "letters home," the driver of the first Simferopol - Yalta trolleybus that I rode "lost his poles" (or "dewired") four times during the journey.
The intercity trolleybus line within Simferopol city, was not very "interesting." I did not attempt to photograph the Simferopol urban trolleybus system.
(There were, however, a few segments of line which had four pairs of OCS (overhead contact system) wires. This permitted trolleybuses working intercity services to pass those working urban services. (Current descriptions state that one segment in Simferopol has six pairs of OCS wires.)
As for the climb up to "the pass:"
Ангарский перевал
Angarskiy pereval
Angarsk Pass
This was interesting because of the altitude gain, from 245 m (800 ft) at Simferopol to 752 m (2,467 ft) at Angarsk Pass. However, this section was not notably "scenic" from the standpoint of vehicle photography, because the road was flanked by trees for most of the distance.
The most interesting segments were the descent into and climb out of Alushta - and the segment of road between Alushta and Yalta. I concentrated my photographic efforts in these areas.
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[From the "letters home:"]
"Well, you've been around transit fanatics long enough to have heard of the world's longest trolleybus line: Simferopol south to Alushta, then due west to Yalta, about 60 miles! Most of Crimea is 'as flat as a pancake,' but the mountains at the south edge rise gradually, then fall sharply to the Black Sea. That's why they built the trolleybus line - they couldn't get the railroad over the mountains without extensive tunneling. (Particularly not with their broad gauge and [5.5 m] 18-foot vertical clearance!) And oh, yes, speed limit isn't exactly 'd__n slow," but the trip does take 2 1/2 hours.
"Simferopol is rather nondescript, so the ride doesn't start out very interesting . . . but the 'interurban' buses have sections of 'express' wire and 'passing sidings' to get ahead of the locals. After a while, they leave the city behind, getting out to the 'dacha' settlements. Then, rather abruptly, the cimb up to Angarsk Pass starts . . . winding, twisting all the way up to about [750 m] 2,500 feet above sea level. The countryside is a bit arid, faintly reminiscent of parts of [highway] US 101 in California! From the summit, the line drops own to Alushta, a seaside resort town. One more hour to go, and now it gets really interesting. The road doesn't hug the cliffs, but goes more inland, high above the coast. It's sort of reminiscent of the more 'inland' sections of [highway] US 101 or Highway 1 - but with a blasted trolleybus line. There's even the local version of the concrete arch bridge at Big Sur [California] !! At this location, as if specially designed by ["our friend the pilot], the bridge bypasses a section of the original road, which is still in place, complete with traction [OCS support] poles and span wires [OCS components] ! Yes ! Genuine 'old roadage' !! After a while, the line approaches the high-rise flats on the hills flanking Yalta, and then winds down into Yalta itself. One of these years, you gotta ride this one !!"
1995 August 4.
Pattern from Shawn Cipa book reduced by 25%. Acrylic paint on basswood. Sealed with polyurethane followed by gel stain.
Still green but showing signs of the fall to soon come. West Bend Segment, Ice Age National Scenic Trail
CO (Lake County)
Day 2
Segment 9 random pond to Segment 10 random spot
So now into Segment 10. I crossed another bridge at Busk Creek and then over Hagerman Pass Rd. Crossed another dirt road just before entering another Wilderness Area. This one was Mount Massive Wilderness Area, which includes Mount Massive. The second highest point in Colorado at 14,421'. The hiking was pretty good, mostly in the trees with the occasional view. Rather typical actually. Lots of rocks, steep side hill, some switchbacks, etc. Saw some aspens but not many. Large boulders were strewn about on the way to Rock Creek where there is a large camping area.
Encountered a number of hikers today. A dayhiker with a dog and some other Colorado Trail hikers. One of the CTers, also with 2 dogs, was doing like I was and filling in some gaps. A few hiking the Continental Divide Trail cruised past while I was making an early dinner at North Willow Creek.
I was planning to camp closer to the Mount Massive Trail, but since I had decided not to hike it at this time, I found a suitable spot about .5 mile past the intersection. I ran out of water just as I got to camp. Fortunately, while searching for a suitable branch to hang my food, I found a small spring. There was also the ruins of an old cabin. 13.2 miles for the day.
nearly finished - only the stained glass windows and the two trees in front of the wall are missing now ;-)
sorry for posting all the time unfinished examples but I have to confess: I really like the moc now ;-))
Scientific Name: Parastacoidea reptantia
Family: Creep-crab
Olimar's Notes:
This gigantic beast is wrapped in a hard shell. In an atypical evolution, the right front leg of this creature is hypertrophic, taking on the function of an arm, rather than a leg. Its asymmetric physical development is unique in the natural world. One unlucky explorer's incorrect conclusion that this creature adheres to a pattern of peaceful, quiet behavior led to an unfortunate incident. In fact, this beast exhibits intensely hostile, aggressive tendencies, aiming at prey and ramming them at full speed.
Louie's Notes:
Dessert meats are all the rage on Hocotate. When the planet's finest chefs hear about the kind of sorbets, pies, and parfaits you can make with the claw meat on this sweet beast, they'll clamor for every morsel we bring home!
For more photos and details about this creation, click here!
Photo and Creation © 2009 Filip Johannes Felberg
Olimar and Louie's Notes © Nintendo
I feel I'm stuck on this abandoned grain elevator in Colony, KS. There were so many great things like this segmented spout hanging from this rusty and crusty treasure. I hope you aren't getting bored.
Segments 2 & 3 of the Colorado Trail - Rolling Creek to South Platte River Trailhead. 24 miles. June 2016.
In the foreground is segment 4 of 5 of the carport expansion. In the distance is the dug out area with the wooden form that will form the fifth and final segment, filling the expansion to the concrete ramp next to the pedestrian gate on 1st Street. To the right is plastic sheeting that underlay this area when the earlier landscaping laid gravel and soil here, possibly in 1987 when the carport was originally poured according to a date stamp in the driveway.
An SR 99 tunnel crew member drills one of the bolts that connect the concrete segments of the tunnel’s circular outer wall. Learn more about the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program at www.alaskanwayviaduct.org or follow Bertha, the SR 99 tunneling machine, on Twitter @BerthaDigsSR99.
Close up
Junge Baldachinspinnen weben ihre Netze. Der Rauhreif macht daraus glitzernde Perlenketten, die im Frühnebel aufblitzen.
Young spiders weave their networks. The Frost makes sparkling necklaces and bracelets, which flashed in the fog.
Jeunes araignées tissent leurs réseaux. Le gel rend pétillant de colliers et bracelets, qui a flashé dans le brouillard.
Jovens aranhas tecem suas redes. A geada faz sparkling colares e pulseiras, que brilhou no nevoeiro.
Молодые пауки ткут свои сети. Морозов делает сверкающие ожерелья и браслеты, которые вспыхивали в тумане.
Joven arañas tejen sus redes. La escarcha hace brillantes collares y pulseras, que brilló en la niebla.
Jonge spinnen weven hun netwerken. De vorst maakt mousserende kettingen en armbanden, die Flash in de vroege ochtend mist
Fiatal pókok szövik a hálózatok. A fagy teszi csillogó nyakláncok és karkötők, amelyek Flash a kora reggeli ködben.
Jeunes araignées tissent leurs réseaux. Le gel rend étincelante des colliers et des bracelets, qui Flash dans le brouillard matinal.
Giovani ragni tessono reti di loro. Il gelo fa scintillanti collane e bracciali, che Flash nella nebbia mattutina.
Places / Germany / Baden-Wurttemberg / Tubinga / Neckarparkhaus
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Webspinnen (Araneae)
Die Baldachinspinnen, Deckennetzspinnen oder Zwergspinnen (Linyphiidae).
Diese meist nur 1,5 bis 3 mm großen Spinnen werden meist nur im Morgentau anhand ihrer Netze wahrgenommen.
Auffällig sind auch die Fäden im Spätsommer und Herbst, mit denen sie sich im Wind fortbewegen; sowie die Winteraktivität einiger Zwergspinnen.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldachinspinnen
Linyphiidae is a family of very small spiders, including more than 4,300 described species in 578 genera worldwide.
Ein Spinnennetz ist eine von Webspinnen (Araneae), aber auch den rezenten Arten der Gliederspinnen hergestellte Konstruktion, die vorwiegend dem Beutefang (fast immer Insekten) dient.
Die Fäden des Spinnennetzes bestehen aus Spinnenseide, die in den Spinndrüsen synthetisiert und über Spinnwarzen und bzw. oder Spinnspulen ausgeschieden wird.
Spinnenseide ist, bezogen auf ihr Gewicht, vier mal so belastbar wie Stahl und kann um das Dreifache ihrer Länge gedehnt werden ohne zu reißen.
Deswegen vermag das Spinnennetz meist auch der Wucht des Aufpralls eines fliegenden Beuteinsekts zu widerstehen, ohne zu zerreißen.
Die Spinnfäden sind leicht und wasserfest, besitzen aber dennoch ein hohes Wasseraufnahmevermögen, das mit dem von Wolle vergleichbar ist. Sie widerstehen mikrobiologischen Angriffen und sind dennoch biologisch abbaubar.
Die Mikrostruktur Spinnfäden sind Gegenstand aktueller Forschungen. Mögliche Anwendungen könnnten neue stabile und elastische Werkstoffe sein, einschließlich kugelsicherer Westen und künstlicher Sehnen.
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Taken on November 12, 2013 at 11.07AM CET
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places, location
Country Germany
State Baden-Wurttemberg
City Tübingen
Landmark Schwabenhaus, here: vis a vis Neckarparkhaus
CO (Chaffee/Gunnison County)
Day 1
Monarch Pass (Collegiate West 05) to Marshall Pass Road (Segment 15)
No rain yet ... but it frosted again.
Started off a bit chilly but got packed up and waited for shuttle at Spring Creek Pass trailhead. The Sportsman from Lake City was the shuttle. They arrived shortly after 8 with kids in tow. We stopped at the Outfitter to pay and then at General Store for some coffee. Never skip an opportunity for coffee! It took about 2 hours to drive to Monarch Pass.
Arrived at Monarch Pass around 1100. Monarch Crest Souvenier Shop has a hiker area with outlets for charging phones, etc. I took advantage of that and while waiting enjoyed some nachos. After a nice break, I started hiking.
The first 5 miles were on the Collegiate West Segment 05. I hiked this section last year and it was just as easy now. I took a few breaks at the same stops as last year. I'm not sure if this is technically above treeline but it is exposed. After the breakoff from CW05, Segment 15 does dip into the trees several times and passes a shelter near Green Creek Trailhead. The shelter is not very inviting as it does not have a sleeping platform (plenty of tenting opportunities though). The trail finally follows an old road down to Marshall Pass Rd.
I found a nice campsite up above the Marshall Pass Parking Area near the water source. Water may be an issue the next couple of days, so I'll have to carry extra. (Although I've already seen extra sources not listed.)
I didn't see any other backpackers but did see lots of bikers. Total miles for the day was 10.4. It was a good day especially when the sun shines.