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Do you ever get a special feeling when looking at a specific LEGO brick? Does the shape of it remind you of creations you spent hours creating? Does a certain minifigure give you waves of nostalgia as you hold it, bringing back the memories of the stories you created and told with it?
As I was holding the classic, unassuming, grey slope brick computer I could remember dozens of amazing spaceships, secret bases, and laboratories that were all controlled by this one brick. It might not look special, but for me, and I'm sure for thousands of other LEGO fans old and young, this brick is something truly remarkable.
I wanted to capture that feeling and turn this little brick into something as big and special as the place it holds in the hearts of thousands of LEGO fans.
This "brick-built brick" is at a 10:1 scale of the original iconic piece. Set on a bookshelf or desk, it makes a statement any collector or LEGO enthusiast would be happy with. It doesn't end there, though. Building on the power of imagination and inspired by the many possibilities this brick holds, it's not just a display piece, but hides a science fiction play set within.
The back of the brick swings open, revealing everything going on inside. Do the outside buttons control what the robots inside are doing? Do they control the computer outside? Is it a secret base designed to look like a giant computer? The possibilities are endless as two robots attend various computers within, along with a powerful looking tube core in the middle of the room. The top can also lift off to give a better view and access to the scene within.
There is one more hidden surprise. Turn the build back around and watch as the front panel of the brick swings open, revealing the design of another iconic space-themed LEGO piece - one of the classic 1x2 tile computer controls. A familiar image to many, and a piece that can be found inside the build as well.
A rough prototype using available bricks was built with physical bricks, and the heft and presence of the piece was found to be extremely satisfying. With that proof of concept in hand, the design was refined, improved, and expanded into the wondrous final product you see presented here.
With great appeal to anyone who grew up with LEGO sets that used this piece, new fans of sci-fi and computers, or those who just want to play with a secret control center inside a giant LEGO brick, this set showcases the imagination and iconic imagery of LEGO in a new way, sure to be appreciated by many of all ages.
06.12.22. First South Yorkshire have adopted a specific style of destination display to denote short workings, in which the actual destination is followed by the word 'ONLY'. This seems to serve its purpose although some may wonder whether the bus is diverted from its normal route such that intermediate points are omitted. The display illustrated here ('Herdings terminus ONLY') may also cause some confusion as no journeys on service 1A now go beyond Herdings, but the point of the display is to show that the service no longer runs through to Norton Avenue as it did up to the beginning of October. Bus 63001 with its new 'Escafeld' titles was photographed picking up in Cumberland Street in Sheffield city centre. (Photo taken 6 Dec 2022, posted 10 Jan 2023)
Becoming Marni is a site-specific installation conceived as the concluding act of the whole Marni Prisma program. It consists of one hundred wooden sculptures created by Brazilian self-taught artist Véio, distributed around the cloister and inside the rooms of the Abbey, drawing an ideal landscape of organic forms. The sculptures are installed in different groups, indoors and outdoors, their presence marked by a tactile path, the color of Venice’s water, drawn on the floor: an irregular surface with translucent spots, creating continuity between the outside and the inside. A small cabinet in the cloister housed Véio’s workshop, enabling him to create artworks on site. Furthermore, as the San Gregorio Abbey is usually closed to the public, this exhibition presented an opportunity to enjoy a unique space.
Consuelo and Carolina Castiglioni discovered Véio at a collective exhibition in Paris. Through Galeria Estação, which exclusively represents him, they entered in contact with him and Carolina tracked him down to Nossa Senhora da Gloria, the small village in the north East of Brazil where he lives and works. Here Véio creates his enigmatic sculptures by giving new life to pieces of wood, clogs and branches he finds along the river. He immediately identifies a being in each piece – an animal, a resting human, a fantastic bird. By a process of artistic transformation – clipping, shaving, adding a final layer of color – he makes the same beings visible to the public, removing them from the raw material and thereby restoring to the wood a meaning that exceeds pure physicality.
This is the complete album of the photos of my visit. --- --- --- www.flickr.com/photos/136891509@N07/albums/72157661202999340
In specific, Holy Week is the week just before Easter that extends from Palm Sunday until Holy Saturday and marks the last week of Lent. It has earned the name 'Holy', according to the Orthodox Church, due to the significant events that take place for Christianity in regard to the sufferings of Jesus Christ.
Saturday evening is filled with the anticipation of celebrating Easter Sunday. In some areas, people begin to gather in the churches and squares in cities, towns and villages by 11pm for the Easter liturgies. A few minutes before midnight, all the lights are turned off and the priest exits the altar holding candles lit by the Holy Light, which is distributed to everyone inside and outside the church. At midnight, the priest exits the church and announces the resurrection of Jesus. Many people carry large white candles called lambada, and the church bells toll as the priests announce “Christ is Risen!” at midnight. Each person in the crowd replies with a similarly joyous response.
The capital of the Republic of Cyprus is also its cultural heartbeat.
Nicosia is the capital and largest city on the island of Cyprus, as well as its main business centre.
There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.
We are making photographs to understand what our lives mean to us.
The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.
The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.
I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn’t photograph them.
Swanholme Lakes, Swanholme Nature Reserve, Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
Swanholme Nature Reserve was formed from a series of flooded sand and gravel pits and has a mosaic of habitat types. The species found within them are important features both nationally and locally in terms of biodiversity.
It is an important wildlife site for Lincoln and was designated a Site of Specific Scientific Interest in 1985, and a Local Nature Reserve status was granted in 1991. The site was formally a gravel quarry, and now the 63-hectare site consists of dry heath, wet heath, sphagnum bog and open water habitats.
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Not really a specific make/model, maybe a Mopar E-body perhaps. The important part is that the fiberglass body flips up to allow access to the chassis and engine. These cars from the 70's are some of my all-time favorite drag racing machines! As always, comments and constructive criticisms are welcome, and thanks for looking!!
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The Waterkeringpad is a walking route between Amsterdam Central Station and Huizen and consists of eight sections. Check all sections here and information. The route follows the dike along the former Zuiderzee now the IJ Lake and the Gooimeer. A unique experience, walking on the dike! Before 1500 the Diemerzeedijk between Maxis and Muiden was made from clay and construction waste. From mid-fifteenth century, the old sea wall was a retaining wall of wooden poles. Between 1732 and 1744 it was replaced by a stone slope which could better absorb the powerful waves. The Waterkeringpad is a 36 kilometer long trail. We are walking section no.6 from Naarden to Oud Valkeveen. Between Laren and Huizen is the nature reserve Naarder Eng located. Here ends the Utrechtse Heuvelrug at the former Zuiderzee. The Naarder Eng is known as the best preserved arable land. There is much to discover. The fields grow cornflower, corn-cockle, field pansy, chamomile, poppy small, snapdragon and flax beak. Between the arable land is a Oak tree forest. That oak is used among other things used as firewood in smokehouses. Observe the edge well since the deer and rabbits are frequent here. The fungus is found on dead branches and stumps, almost exclusively of deciduous trees. Porcelain fungus is native to Europe, and specific to beech wood, where it appears in autumn on dead tree like trunks and fallen branches. this fungus is a common specie. In the water, the grass snake sometimes seen. Waterfowl are abundant. From the Eukenberg and Aalberg you can look far beyond the Gooimeer.
The Waterkeringpad is a walking route between Amsterdam Central Station and Huizen and consists of eight sections. It's a 36 kilometer trail and the dike offers beautiful views over the IJ Lake. There is much to discover. Between the arable land is a bird sanctuary with a beautiful beech tree forest. The ground is covered with fallen Autumn leaves. When porcelain mushrooms grows from the underside of the tree, the stems will curl in a way so the caps are all held horizontally, with the gills facing down. Porcelain fungus has also been referred to as Beech Tuft, Poached Egg fungus or simply Porcelain Mushroom. Strongly tied to beech and being a delicate, white and slimy mushroom, it reminisce porcelain or egg white; hence its English common names. They are pale greyish when young, becoming whiter and covered with a semi-translucent and slimy membrane. The Porcelain fungus are seldom confused with other fungi.
Het Waterkeringpad is een wandelroute tussen Amsterdam Centraal Station en Huizen en bestaat uit acht trajecten. Bekijk hier al de trajecten en info. De route volgt de waterkering langs de voormalige Zuiderzee nu het IJmeer en het Gooimeer. Een unieke ervaring, wandelen over de dijk! Vóór 1500 bestond de Diemerzeedijk tussen Maxis en Muiden uit klei en bouwafval. Vanaf midden vijftiende eeuw kreeg de oude zeedijk een beschoeiing van houten palen. Tussen 1732 en 1744 maakte hout plaats voor een flauw aflopende stenen glooiing. Die kon krachtige golfslag beter opvangen. Het Waterkeringpad is een 36 kilometer lange wandelroute. Wij wandelen traject nr.6 van Naarden naar Oud Valkeveen. Op de kop van de stuwwal van Laren en Huizen ligt natuurgebied de Naarder Eng. Hier eindigt de Utrechtse Heuvelrug bij de voormalige Zuiderzee. De Naarder Eng is in beheer bij het Goois Natuurreservaat en staat bekend als de best bewaarde eng bouwland van het Gooi. Oud Valkeveen wordt omringd door vogel- en natuurreservaten. De Zwarte Specht, en de hoornaar insect zijn voorbeelden van relatief zeldzame dieren, die hier te vinden zijn. Er is veel te ontdekken. Op de akkers groeien korenbloem, bolderik, akkerviooltje, echte kamille, kleine klaproos, leeuwenbek en vlasbekje. Tussen het bouwland liggen restanten eikenhakhoutbos. Dat eikenhout is vroeger onder meer gebruikt als brandhout in visrokerijen. Let bij de bosrand goed op de reeën en konijnen die hier veelvuldig voorkomen. De zwam is te vinden op dode takken en stronken, vrijwel uitsluitend van loofbomen. De porseleinzwam is een witte tot ivoorkleurige plaatjeszwam waarvan de hoed bedekt is met een slijmlaag. Meestal wordt de porseleinzwam aangetroffen op takken en stammen van beuken. De witte of lichtgrijze steel is slank met bovenaan een ring die aan de bovenkant geribbeld is. In Nederland is het een algemeen voorkomende soort. Het pad richting Oud Valkeveen is een fraaie afwisselende wandeling langs het Gooimeer langs grote beukenbomen, dennenbos en varens. Bij het water wordt de ringslang soms gezien. Watervogels zijn er in overvloed. Vanaf de Eukenberg en de Aalberg kunt u tot ver over het Gooimeer kijken.
There is a very specific oak leaf hydrangea at the State Botanical Gardens in Athens that is just beautiful year after year.
I've always wanted to build battlefield specific versions of my Kampfers but a lack of parts in the right colours prevents me. Closest I'm getting is with photo manipulation. >.<
These 2 are attempts at adapting the Re-GM II to a more desert-y scheme using Photoshop. Not bad for my first attempt at trying something like this. Yes, I'm a complete amateur. XD
Expect a few more of these because it's cheaper than buying parts. :P
Albizia julibrissin / Persian Silk Tree
Albizia julibrissin, the Persian silk tree, pink silk tree, or mimosa tree, is a species of tree in the Fabaceae family, native to southwestern and eastern Asia.[1]
Taxonomy
It was introduced to Europe in the mid-18th century by Italian nobleman Filippo degli Albizzi, and the name of its entire genus Albizzia is given after him.[2] The specific epithet julibrissin is a corruption of the Persian word gul-i abrisham (گل ابریشم), which means "silk flower" (from gul گل "flower" + abrisham ابریشم "silk").[2][additional citation(s) needed]
Albizia julibrissin was described by Antonio Durazzini.[who?] John Gilbert Baker used the same scientific name to refer to Albizia kalkora written by David Prain, the Mimosa kalkora of William Roxburgh.[clarification needed][citation needed]
Names
Albizia julibrissin is known by a wide variety of common names, such as Persian silk tree and pink siris. It is also called Lankaran acacia or bastard tamarind, though it is not too closely related to either genus. The species is called Chinese silk tree, silk tree or mimosa in the United States, which is misleading—the former can refer to any species of Albizia which is most common in any one locale; and, although once included in Mimosa, neither is it very close to the Mimoseae. To add to the confusion, several species of Acacia, notably Acacia baileyana and Acacia dealbata, are also known as "mimosa" (especially in floristry), and many Fabaceae trees with highly divided leaves are called thus in horticulture.
Its leaves slowly close during the night and during periods of rain, the leaflets bowing downward; thus its modern Persian name shabkhosb (شبخسب) means "night sleeper". This tendency also explains the Chinese common name hehuan, which means "shut happy" and symbolizes a happy couple in bed.[3] In Japan its common names are nemunoki, nemurinoki and nenenoki which all mean "sleeping tree". Nemu tree is a partial translation of nemunoki.
Description
Albizia julibrissin is a small deciduous tree with a broad crown of level or arching branches, growing to 5–16 m (16–52 ft) tall.[3] Its bark is dark greenish grey, becoming vertically striped with age. Its leaves are large and frond-like: They are bipinnate, divided into 6–12 pairs of pinnae, each with 20–30 pairs of leaflets. Individual leaflets are oblong, 1–1.5 cm (0.4–0.6 in) long and 2–4 cm (0.8–1.6 in) broad. The true leaves are 20–45 cm (8–18 in) long and 12–25 cm (5–10 in) broad.
The flowers bloom throughout the summer in dense inflorescences, which resemble starbursts of pink silky threads. The true flowers have small calyx and corolla (except the central ones), with a tight cluster of prominent stamens, 2–3 cm long and white or pink with a white base. They have been observed to attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.[2] Its fruit is a flat brown pod 10–20 cm (4–8 in) long and 2–2.5 cm (0.8–1.0 in) broad, containing several seeds inside.
There are two varieties:
Albizia julibrissin var. julibrissin – the typical variety, described above
Albizia julibrissin var. mollis – differs in the shoots being densely hairy
Habitat, cultivation and uses
Original habitats of the tree include regions from Iran (Persia) and the Republic of Azerbaijan to China and Korea.[4]
A. julibrissin is widely planted as an ornamental plant in parks and gardens, grown for its fine leaf texture, flowers and attractive horizontal canopy. Other positive attributes are a fast growth rate, low water requirements and the ability to thrive planted in full sun in hot summer climates.[5] It is frequently planted in semi-arid areas like California's Central Valley, central Texas and Oklahoma. Although capable of surviving drought, growth will be stunted and the tree tends to look sickly. As such it should be given infrequent, deep waterings during the summer, which will benefit growth and flowering.[5]
The broad crown of a mature tree makes it useful for providing dappled shade. The flower colour varies from white in A. julibrissin f. alba, to rich red-tipped flowers. Variants with cream or pale yellow flowers are also reported. Other cultivars are becoming available: 'Summer Chocolate' has red foliage ageing to dark bronze, with pale pink flowers; 'Ishii Weeping' (or 'Pendula') has a drooping growth habit.
A. julibrissin f. rosea
There is also a form, A. julibrissin f. rosea (pink silk tree) which has, in the past, been classed either as a variety or as a cultivar. This is a smaller tree, only growing to 5–7 metres (16–23 ft) tall, with the flowers always pink. Native to the northeast of the species' range in Korea and Northern China, it is more cold-tolerant than the typical form, surviving temperatures down to at least −25 °C (−13 °F). The selected cultivar A. julibrissin 'Ernest Wilson' (also known as 'E.H.Wilson' or 'Rosea') is a cold-tolerant tree with deep pink flower colour. In Japan, A. julibrissin f. rosea is often used for non-traditional bonsai. The name nemunoki* (ねむの木, Kanji: 合歓木) and its variants is a kigo representing the summer in haiku, especially a sleepy summer evening.[6]
A. julibrissin f. rosea has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit;[7] likewise the cultivar 'Summer Chocolate'.[8]
Other uses
Silk tree wood may be used to make furniture.[9] It is also reportedly psychoactive as well, with the flowers being used to make teas. In Chinese medicine it is considered an antidepressant.[10]
Invasive species
In the wild, the tree tends to grow in dry plains, sandy valleys, and uplands. It has become an invasive species in the United States, where it has spread from southern New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, west to Missouri and Illinois, and south to Florida and Texas. It is cultivated in California and Oregon.[citation needed] Its seeds are wind-dispersed and numerous, and they are fertile even over long periods of drought. Each pod, which resembles a flattened bean pod made of paper, holds about 8 seeds on average. The pod bursts in strong winds, and the seeds can carry over long distances.
Breeding work is currently underway in the United States to produce ornamental plants which will not set seed and can be planted without risk.[citation needed] However, in the eastern United States it is generally a short-lived tree, being highly susceptible to mimosa vascular wilt,[11] a fungal disease caused by a species of Fusarium, though the disease does not seem to have seriously impacted its populations. Because of its invasive tendencies and disease susceptibility, it is rarely recommended as an ornamental plant in the United States, though it is still widely planted in parts of Europe.
Victoria asked for this specific style of block and provided the grey fabric. She said that there were no limits on what fabrics we could use. It's a wonderful way to use up small but precious pieces of fabric. She gave us the option of adding something to the center if we wanted and I noticed a definite pink/birdy theme in my fabrics. The appliqued bird is from here. (It's the fifth time I've used this bird in a bee block...I'm kind of in love!)
Jaume Plensa’s Echo is a monumental, site-specific sculpture that depicts the head and face of a nine-year-old girl towering forty-four feet above the central Oval Lawn of historic Madison Square Park. The work marks Plensa’s long-awaited New York City public space debut, and constitutes the largest monolithic work of art to be presented in Mad. Sq. Art’s seven-year history.
Drawing inspiration from the presence of a real person in real time, Plensa’s monumental sculpture also references the myth of the Greek nymph Echo. According to Greek mythology, Echo was a nymph, who loved her own voice until it was later taken. From that point forward the legend tells of Echo being able to utter the thoughts of others but not her own.
Location: Madison Square Park, NY, NY.
If you're genuinely interested, then enjoy! Im gonna cover a few specific things here, so I'll separate by topic.
(PERSONAL LIFE)
Been real busy with family responsibilities lately, which takes up a crap ton of time.
I turned 19 last Saturday, so that's fun. Nothing special there, might go to an arcade on Sunday as a late celebration with my dad.
(HOBBY LIFE)
Haven't done much with Lego for the past year, if you guys haven't noticed. Not that I don't like it anymore, but it takes a lot of effort to pull all that stuff out and build, especially with younger siblings.
Been gaming a TON lately, played through Mass Effect, Arkham Knight, Borderlands 2, and started a bunch of other games. I actually pre-ordered the One Ounch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows game for Xbox One, so if anyone else is getting it then let me know.
Ive also been watching a good bit of anime. Binged the entirety of Haikyuu, started Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken (highly reccomend them both), and I'm thinking about watching Dr. Stone. Still drawing here and there, sporadically. Gonna try to get good on digital if I can find good brushes on the right applications.
Been working on a full length album, and some comedy songs as well, hope to have the album out this year. Got a couple collabs in the works, one im particularly excited about, so I hope it pans out!
(Plans this year)
Going to my home state of South Carolina for my friend's wedding, and staying with my best friends and his family while I'm there. Really hyped for that, we're both groomsmen, as well.
Going to Fan Expo Dallas again this year too if all goes well! Gonna meet up with one of my favorite cosplayers and hang with her, and one person wants to hire me for a photoshoot! They're doing a Haikyuu cosplay with their friend >:D
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Just wanted to share a bit about where I am life-wise, currently, and maybe hear about where you guys are, as well. Feel free to share in the comments, and respond to everything/or anything I've mentioned in here. I wanna talk with you guys and catch up with some of you bros and broditas. :)
Stay frosty!
-FANTXTIK
P.S. Hopefully the people I didn't manage to tag see this too. Hope everyone is doing well.
P.P.S. Trying to finish Matchstick Volume 2 but I keep not being motivated. 4 issues are done, so we'll see. Should be great if I finish.
Swanholme Lakes, Swanholme Nature Reserve, Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
Swanholme Nature Reserve was formed from a series of flooded sand and gravel pits and has a mosaic of habitat types. The species found within them are important features both nationally and locally in terms of biodiversity. It is an important wildlife site for Lincoln and was designated a Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1985, and a Local Nature Reserve status was granted in 1991. The site was formally a gravel quarry, and now the 63-hectare site consists of dry heath, wet heath, sphagnum bog and open water habitats.
SN/NC: Caryota Urens, Arecaceae Family
Caryota speciesare the only palms with bipinnate leaves (meaning they are divided into leaflets that divide a second time). The ultimate leaflets have a characteristic shape, somewhat like the tail of a fish, leading to the popular English name of fishtail palm. The specific epithet urens is Latin for'stinging’ or ‘burning', alluding to the oxalic acid crystals in the fruits, which are skin and membrane irritants. Solitary fishtail palm is used in several ways: the sap is fermented into an alcoholic drink or boiled down to make syrup or sugar, the inner tissue is used as sago (food starch), and the leaves produce strong fibres that are made into ropes, brushes and baskets. This specimen was found in the Oxygen Resort in Paramaribo, Suriname.
Caryota-soorten zijn de enige palmen met geveerde bladeren (wat betekent dat ze zijn verdeeld in folders die een tweede keer delen). De ultieme blaadjes hebben een karakteristieke vorm, een beetje zoals de staart van een vis, wat leidt tot de populaire Engelse naam fishtail palm. De specifieke benaming urens is Latijn voor 'prikken' of 'branden', verwijzend naar de oxaalzuurkristallen in de vruchten, die huid- en membraanirriterende stoffen zijn. Solitaire vissenstaartpalm wordt op verschillende manieren gebruikt: het sap wordt gefermenteerd tot een alcoholische drank of ingekookt om siroop of suiker te maken, het binnenste weefsel wordt gebruikt als sago (voedselzetmeel) en de bladeren produceren sterke vezels die worden verwerkt tot touwen, borstels en manden.
Caryota urens é uma palmeira ornamental, da família das arecaceaes, nativa da Índia, Malásia, Sri Lanca e arredores, conhecida pelo nome popular de palmeira-rabo-de-peixe. Ela constitui papel importante na dieta do povo do arquipélago leste da Índia é a única palmeira cujas folhas são bipinadas, característica que a torna inconfundível. A etimologia de "urens" é do latim e significa picante, ardente, que queima, em alusão à irritação nas mucosas e na pele causada pelos cristais de ácidos de oxalato presentes nas suas frutas. A espécie foi descrita pela primeira vez pelo botânico sueco Carl Nilsson Linnæus no ano de 1753. A árvore é comumente utilizada como planta ornamental. As fibras de suas folhas são utilizadas na confecção de cordas, cestos, pinceis e outros artefatos. Na alimentação ela é quase base alimentar do povo no arquipélago leste e é a principal fonte de matéria prima para a produção de sagu da Índia. Esse sagu é feito a partir do seu tecido interno. O ápice do caule (seu palmito) pode ser comido quando cozido. A semente pode ser mastigada como as nozes de areca (Areca catechu). Ela é utilizada no preparo de uma bebida alcoólica, fermentada, típica da Índia. Essa bebida é feita a partir da seiva extraída de sua inflorescência. Também dessa seiva se faz xarope e açúcar.
Caryota urens llamada vulgarmente cola de pescado por la forma de sus hojas es una palmera con tronco rectilíneo con anillos muy marcados de 15 a 20 m de altura y en torno a 40 cm de diámetro. Hojas de color verde brillante bipinnadas, con folíolos en forma de cuña,rasgados en su borde, lo que les da el aspecto de colas de pescado. Inflorescencias largas, pendientes y muy ramificadas. Frutos globulares primero verdes y luego amarillos, rojos y negros. Caryota urens fue descrito por Carlos Linneo y publicado en Species Plantarum 2: 1189. 1753.2 3. Etimología -- Caryota: nombre genérico que deriva de la palabra griega: karyon que significa nuez. Urens: epíteto latino que significa "urticante" por causar irritación en contacto con la piel.
Les espèces de Caryota sont les seuls palmiers à feuilles bipennées (ce qui signifie qu'ils sont divisés en folioles qui se divisent une seconde fois). Les feuillets ultimes ont une forme caractéristique, un peu comme la queue d'un poisson, conduisant au nom anglais populaire de palmier à queue de poisson. L'épithète spécifique urens est le latin pour «piquer» ou «brûler», faisant allusion aux cristaux d'acide oxalique dans les fruits, qui sont des irritants pour la peau et les membranes. Le palmier à queue de poisson solitaire est utilisé de plusieurs façons: la sève est fermentée en une boisson alcoolisée ou bouillie pour faire du sirop ou du sucre, le tissu interne est utilisé comme sagou (amidon alimentaire) et les feuilles produisent des fibres solides qui sont transformées en cordes, brosses et paniers.
Le specie Caryota sono le uniche palme con foglie bipennate (nel senso che sono divise in foglioline che si dividono una seconda volta). Gli ultimi volantini hanno una forma caratteristica, un po 'come la coda di un pesce, che porta al popolare nome inglese di palma a coda di pesce. L'epiteto specifico urens è latino per "pungente" o "bruciore", alludendo ai cristalli di acido ossalico nei frutti, che sono irritanti per la pelle e le membrane. La palma solitaria a coda di pesce viene utilizzata in diversi modi: la linfa viene fermentata in una bevanda alcolica o bollita per produrre sciroppo o zucchero, il tessuto interno viene utilizzato come sago (amido alimentare) e le foglie producono fibre forti che vengono trasformate in corde, spazzole e cestini.
Caryota-Arten sind die einzigen Palmen mit doppelt gefiederten Blättern (dh sie sind in Blättchen unterteilt, die sich ein zweites Mal teilen). Die ultimativen Blättchen haben eine charakteristische Form, ähnlich dem Schwanz eines Fisches, was zum beliebten englischen Namen Fischschwanzpalme führt. Das spezifische Epitheton urens ist lateinisch für "Stechen" oder "Brennen" und spielt auf die Oxalsäurekristalle in den Früchten an, die Haut- und Membranreizstoffe sind. Einzelne Fischschwanzpalmen werden auf verschiedene Arten verwendet: Der Saft wird zu einem alkoholischen Getränk fermentiert oder zu Sirup oder Zucker eingekocht, das innere Gewebe wird als Sago (Lebensmittelstärke) verwendet und die Blätter produzieren starke Fasern, die zu Seilen verarbeitet werden. Bürsten und Körbe.
Caryota 属のヤシは、二回羽状の葉（つまり、二度目に分裂する小葉に分かれている）を持つ唯一のヤシです。最後の小葉は特徴的な形をしており、魚の尾に少し似ていることから、英語ではフィッシュテール パームと呼ばれています。種小名の urens はラテン語で「刺すような」または「燃えるような」という意味で、果実に含まれるシュウ酸結晶が皮膚や粘膜を刺激することをほのめかしています。単独のフィッシュテール パームは、いくつかの方法で使用されます。樹液は発酵させてアルコール飲料にしたり、煮詰めてシロップや砂糖を作ったりします。内部組織はサゴ（食品用デンプン）として使用され、葉からはロープ、ブラシ、バスケットに加工される強力な繊維が作られます。
أنواع Caryota هي أشجار النخيل الوحيدة ذات الأوراق ثنائية الطور (بمعنى أنها مقسمة إلى منشورات تقسم مرة ثانية). المنشورات النهائية لها شكل مميز ، يشبه إلى حد ما ذيل السمكة ، مما يؤدي إلى الاسم الإنجليزي الشهير لنخيل ذيل السمكة. والسمات النوعية للبول هي كلمة لاتينية تعني "اللدغة" أو "الحرق" ، في إشارة إلى بلورات حمض الأكساليك في الثمار ، وهي مهيجات للجلد والأغشية. يتم استخدام نخيل ذيل السمكة المنفرد بعدة طرق: يتم تخمير العصارة في مشروب كحولي أو غليها لصنع شراب أو سكر ، ويتم استخدام النسيج الداخلي كساغو (نشا غذائي) ، وتنتج الأوراق أليافًا قوية يتم تصنيعها في الحبال ، فرش وسلال.
Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors or serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitor[1] (SSRIs) are a class of compounds typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders.
SSRIs are believed to increase the extracellular level of the neurotransmitter serotonin by inhibiting its reuptake into the presynaptic cell, increasing the level of serotonin in the synaptic cleft available to bind to the postsynaptic receptor. They have varying degrees of selectivity for the other monoamine transporters, with pure SSRIs having only weak affinity for the noradrenaline and dopamine transporter.
The efficacy of SSRIs in mild or moderate cases has been disputed. A 2010 meta-analysis states that "The magnitude of benefit of antidepressant medication compared with placebo ... may be minimal or nonexistent, on average, in patients with mild or moderate symptoms. For patients with very severe depression, the benefit of medications over placebo is substantial."[2] This analysis discarded a great majority of FDA-approved antidepressant studies[citation needed], including those that used placebo washout periods typically used as controls.[3]
SSRIs are the first class of psychotropic drugs discovered using the process called rational drug design, a process that starts with a specific biological target and then creates a molecule designed to affect it.[4] They are the most widely prescribed antidepressants in many countries.[4]
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_serotonin_reuptake_inhibitor)
My only specific target on my recent trip to Scotland was this ladybird, it took several hours but I eventually found 5 when I abandoned looking where the books said they might be and started looking in the trees along the river edge.
The 5-spot has a curious distribution in the UK with populations in Wales and the Scottish Highlands having previously been considered extinct in the UK as recently as 1987. Where it is found it is considered abundant.
With appropriate habitat in the Cheviot valleys in my home county of Northumberland the dream remains to find them here too……
I had no intentions of shooting anywhere specific whilst out on a walk with my girlfriend the other night. However, the sun was setting nicely and one did get a little frustrated momentarily with his location! I couldn't not shoot and some how had to come away with something. Everything was cluttered at the top of Dundry hill from sheds to Ariel masts. Amongst all this I saw these three little beauty's. As long as I could get the sky behind them and remove some the surroundings I could get a leading line to the distant past!
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Returning from 2022 (when I couldn't go), Lightscape transformed the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne/Naarm.
In past light exhibitions (I specifically recall their fire events), the art displays have been somewhat interactive. This exhibition kept you on a specific path you could not wander off from. Therefore I felt detached from the artworks. Whilst there were a couple of highlights in the first half (starting from the main gate entrance), I felt the real excited began after the midway point.
I went to the relaxed session, but their idea of lower numbers, is ridiculous. we started the trail right on go time, but within 45mins, the grounds were swarming with people. There should have been a much longer lead time for the relaxed session - lower numbers is the biggest draw card for people with disability and neurodiversity. PLUS the volume of the music playing was not at relaxed levels. Accessibility isn't hard, so why do so many venues continue to fail?! Not that buying an accessible ticket was accessible - Ticketek is really a sh!t show when it comes to accessibility - it took six weeks to book a ticket that could have been purchased in 15mins (not to mention the stress involved in having to get someone to organise to take a call at a time that suited all parties - with my brand of autism I do not speak over the phone).
The official blurb: "Be mesmerised by a six metre orb made of thousands of LEDs, singing trees and a flickering fire garden amongst colour-changing installations, soundscapes and large-scale illuminated sculptures. Experience the new two kilometre trail around the lake and celebrate the beauty of nature after dark."
Not really based off of anything specific. I simply wanted to try my hand at painting a multi-cam along with the Combat Brick vest mod, and Brickarms m110 mod.
I was extremely pleased with how the vest turned out. I've seen many people in the community do this mod so I decided to try it along with a new method of sanding down the edges of the vest to give the rig a more rounded look. I also tried adding a different variety of pouches and such to the vest since I typically do the same three mag pouches and radio combo.
The legs however, I was not to happy with. The camo was my first attempt at painting a camo in a while. I got the idea from @LJH91 multicam sniper and decided to try it. I would have liked to blend the colors together a little better, especially the white. and the those damn cp knee pads! I didn't have my usual tools to apply those so they're a little crooked.
The m110 mod is pretty simple but I like it. I was worried about the TT scope looking out of place with the brickarms weapon but it actually fits alright.
Let me know what you guys think. Comments and faves are always appreciated, Thank you!
Used on specific slag ladle duties on tracks with tight radius curves at Anshan steelworks in Liaoning Province, and not easy to catch in action, just sitting around not doing a lot at the blast furnaces for much of the time, 'PL2' Class 2-6-2 'Prairie' No.244 positioning empty slag ladles on 19th March 1997. The 'PL2' Class was closely related to the 'YJ' Class 2-6-2 and shared all the characteristics of Japanese design, and may well have been rebuilds of examples originally built in Japan around 1935, although information is sketchy. This one carried a 1958 builder's plate. It is believed that No.244 continued to work until around February 2000, when its duties were displaced by diesel, and was the last member of the class to remain in service at Anshan. The last active specimen in China was No.232, seen working at Baotou steelworks in 2002.
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Has a silver visor with a black outline because we never get to see their eyes or any specific details on their faces. They have a different kind of torso but this was the closet to it.
Lions do not mate at a specific time of year and the females are polyestrous. Like those of other cats, the male lion's penis has spines that point backward. During withdrawal of the penis, the spines rake the walls of the female's vagina, which may cause ovulation. A lioness may mate with more than one male when she is in heat. They normally mate after every 15-20 minutes for 2-3 days whilst on their honeymoon. The average gestation period is around 110 days; the female gives birth to a litter of between one and four cubs in a secluded den, which may be a thicket, a reed-bed, a cave, or some other sheltered area, usually away from the pride.
This shot of two adult males,part of survey area pride, mating with a singel female lioness was captured during my recent visit to Masai Mara ,Oct 2020. Both male took in turn to mate with the lioness though one of the male was more successful than his mate.....
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In specific, Holy Week is the week just before Easter that extends from Palm Sunday until Holy Saturday and marks the last week of Lent. It has earned the name 'Holy', according to the Orthodox Church, due to the significant events that take place for Christianity in regard to the sufferings of Jesus Christ.
Saturday evening is filled with the anticipation of celebrating Easter Sunday. In some areas, people begin to gather in the churches and squares in cities, towns and villages by 11pm for the Easter liturgies. A few minutes before midnight, all the lights are turned off and the priest exits the altar holding candles lit by the Holy Light, which is distributed to everyone inside and outside the church. At midnight, the priest exits the church and announces the resurrection of Jesus. Many people carry large white candles called lambada, and the church bells toll as the priests announce “Christ is Risen!” at midnight. Each person in the crowd replies with a similarly joyous response.
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This 360 degree DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone panorama should be viewable on a desktop computer and possibly on an IPad?.
By using your cursor you can also move the image around at will in order to focus on any specific part of the entire scene.
This image was taken by my son on 3rd July 2021 using a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone. He has kindly allowed me to post it to my Flickr photostream.
Another serious clone shot. During these busy times, these shots are the easiest for me to capture. I hope you don't mind a few more these next couple of uploads; if y'all wanna see something specific, just let me know ^_^
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Name: Unknown
Alias: Timepiece
Allegiance: Villain
Powers: Full control of time. Able to speed up and slow down time for specific people, able to travel through time, able to stop time, erase people from time, and exist in all alternate timelines at once.
Backstory: Timepiece is the Celestial of Time. He has existed for several millennia observing the human race. He never interfered with the humans, until one man lived longer that his time allowed. That man was Sir Cumfrence, and he had lived far longer than he was supposed to. To fix the timeline, Timepiece attempted to erase Sir Cumfrence from time, but was unable to due to some kind of magic that was protecting Sir Cumfrence. Since he could not kill him in the past, Timepiece set out to kill him in the future. In 1966, Sir Cumfrence had formed a new team of heroes that fought in WWII and were now fighting crime around the world. He saw this as an opportunity to destroy Sir Cumfrence once and for all. When he made his attempt, Sir Cumfrence’s team stood in his way. Timepiece, reluctantly, killed them all in order to get to Sir Cumfrence. Sir Cumfrence defeated Timepiece, and vowed to avenge his fallen friends. Timepiece still exist to this day and is still looking for a way to correct the timeline.
So what do you guys think? It’s been a while since I’ve posted and OC, so I decided to go big on this one. His story will be more explored in the Saviors Comic Book series.
-Totally Awesome
Each one is a tool, with a specific purpose in mind. Take the Perspective Control lenses of focal lengths 85mm, 45mm, 35mm, and 28mm. No other lens can do that. Or, the Nikon 16mm with its 180° Viewing Angle. Or, the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D lens that has a minimum focusing distance of 1 foot 4.08 inches. While the Nikon 300mm f/2.8D costs about $10,000USD new, I paid about $2,000USD for my Nikon 300mm f/4.0D, that is one of the sharpest lenses I own . . . I paid 1/5th of the cost for the 2.8D, which is only 1EV faster or the difference between setting 400 ISO versus 200 ISO . . . So, there are very practical decisions made for each lens purchase. I usually study the various lenses before I make my purchase. Please bear in mind, these were acquired over many years. I could not afford them, if I had to purchase them all at once. You will note each lens is in mint condition. I store all of my camera equipment in 3 dehumidifying boxes, to reduce the chances for fungus.
“Bouquet de Railroad”
This image has been shared before, but it was never one to be considered “good.” I shot it in the summer of 1974 in the L&N Railroad Cumberland Valley Division depot in Pennington Gap, Va. (the L&N referred to the place simply as “Pennington”). The fellow in the photo was Willard Ayers, who was then the agent/operator. It was July 1974 (specific date not recorded) when I stopped by to see Willard and “visit” for a few minutes. I had my Yashica 35mm with me, and it was loaded with K64 color film. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a tripod or a cable release.
I was quizzing Willard on the uptick of coal traffic on the CV’s “south end,” and how there was some discussion of adding a second and third shift at Pennington to handle the increasing need for the dispatcher to issue orders to more trains. At the time, the “rights of trains” operating system prevailed here, which meant timetable and train orders. The double three-position semaphore signals above the station were getting a more frequent workout as the Corbin dispatcher rang up Willard to copy orders for either northbound or southbound trains.
Just then the “DS” rang up Pennington, and Willard pulled the scissors phone close to his mouth and put on the headset. “Pennington….copy four 19 south…” At that moment he got up and grabbed the long steel handle of the Saxby and Farmer signal controller and pulled it back. A pipe that connected the lever through two fulcrums and long pipes with the heavy signal high atop the mast above the operator’s bay moved the signal for southbound trains to a 45-degree angle. When the midway notch was reached, the spring-loaded pistol grip lock snapped into the void. This act immediately advised any approaching southward train that it could not pass the depot without checking for orders or messages. Retaking his seat and pulling the phone close again, Willard began copying the order.
I had already put myself in place to get an image, although the lighting conditions (particularly for very slow slide film) were terrible. I needed a slow shutter speed (maybe 1/8th of second) and a wide aperture—which would mean a shallow depth of field. The worst photo is the one you don’t try, so I framed Willard on the phone with the pistol-grip signal lever in the foreground. The lever wouldn’t be in focus at such a wide-open aperture setting, but without a tripod, and more time to set up a better shot, I had no choice but to immediately choose my exposure settings, frame the shot, hold my breath, and slowly press the shutter release. He who hesitates loses.
I was looking for some old shots earlier today and this one came up in a folder. It was a raw high-resolution scan of the original color slide, so it hadn’t been “messed with” using Photoshop or any of the other more recent digital post-processing gizmo programs. I thought it was time to try to salvage something more presentable, and this time in color. Some new Topaz software, plus dodging and burning here and there yielded a far better image. It still suffers from the limitations of the era (and my lack of photographic expertise), but there’s no denying it takes us back to another time in US railroading.
A very small black and white version of this shot appeared in my Trains Magazine story, “Is Anything Close?” in the November 2020 issue. My goal in that anecdotal piece was to illustrate, through words and images, the experiences of visiting an operating depot or tower back in the days when these outposts were essential components of operating trains. Although the story and all the photos (except this one) happened in May 1968, the shot of Willard was a good fit as a “filler” shot. Here’s a short excerpt of that story to explain just why these places were so special to many of all of us “of a certain age” who followed the railroad industry. The photo at Pennington in 1974 was the inspiration for this general description of such places:
“…When you walked into the depot or tower door almost anywhere in America, it was instantly familiar. It seemed most every such structure in America had the same scent—a mixture of slowly molding wood, mildewed paper and cloth, tobacco smoke, and a blend of cleaning concoctions and mysterious bacteriological matter. This was all incubated by a coal stove in winter or the natural heat of summer in subdued light for decades. It produced a singularly unique olfactory signature: “Bouquet de Railroad.”
The floor was well worn by the foot traffic of many thousands of railroad employees, passengers, and freight customers. What tobacco tar remnants that hadn’t built up on the ceiling and walls remained as poorly aimed expectoration stains on the floor around where spittoons were once located. The walls were plastered with calendars, notices, and bulletin orders. Writing instruments, string for the train order forks, rubber bands and paper clips littered the operator’s desk. Pigeonholes were crammed full of blank train order pads, timetables, carbons, switch lists, waybills, and reports of all kinds. The man-made light came from shaded bulbs hanging from drop cords. The windows all had pull-down shades, yellowed from age, to minimize the invasion of the sun’s rays. Natural light was a stranger here. Presiding over everything was the incessant ticking of a Seth-Thomas Standard Clock, its pendulum swinging left and right, seemingly for as long as the railroad company had existed. A manual typewriter was always ready, awaiting the dispatcher’s dial-up….”
« Tragge Marte vapor di Val di Magra
ch'è di torbidi nuvoli involuto;
e con tempesta impetüosa e agra »
(Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia, Inf. XXIV, 144-46)
« Di quella valle fu’ io litorano
tra Ebro e Macra, che per cammin corto
parte lo Genovese dal Toscano. »
(Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia, Par.IX, 88-90)
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Vista da Monte Marcello, sopra Bocca di Magra.Sullo sfondo le Alpi Apuane.riconoscibili Fiumaretta, Marinella di Sarzana, i paesi della Lunigiana.
Bocca di Magra: dove il fiume Magra sfocia nel mare
La Val di Magra è il lembo di pianura, compreso nelle province della Spezia e di Massa e Carrara, attraverso il quale il fiume Magra confluisce nel Mar Ligure, a poca distanza dal Golfo dei Poeti e che definisce il cuore dell'antica regione della Lunigiana.
Caratterizzata da una ricchezza di paesaggi, che inizia con la costa, con il suo litorale sabbioso, e prosegue verso l'interno attraverso i colli di Luni, sulle cui sommità svettano antichi castelli e borghi arroccati, fino ai grandi contrafforti dell'Appennino Tosco-Emiliano e ai margini delle creste rocciose delle Alpi Apuane.
Nei millenni la vallata ha sempre rappresentato una via di percorrenza strategica, percorso obbligato per accedere dalla costa tirrenica alla pianura Padana, percorsa dall'antica via Aemilia Scauri, grande arteria romana che congiungeva la Lunigiana alla via Aemilia Lepidi e dal VII secolo dalla via degli Abati di Bobbio e dalla medievale Via Francigena, percorsa dai grandi flussi di pellegrini e ricca di ospitali.
La Val di Magra rappresenta una delle quattro partizioni in cui è possibile suddividere la Provincia della Spezia, insieme alla Riviera spezzina con le Cinque Terre, al Golfo dei Poeti e alla Val di Vara, oltre ad essere sotto la tutela dell'Autorità di Bacino del fiume Magra e del Parco naturale regionale di Montemarcello-Magra
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At this time we've tried to recreate famous depressive melancholic mood. For me, mood is creating not only by model's pose and expression, but with specific lighting - contrast and color. I am not so good with photoshop and retouching, when final picture dramatically differents from the original. So i've tried to make right feeling before we start shooting.
So...
Nikon D700, Nikkor 50 f1.2 Ai.
Yes, its a old-fashion manual lens, at it very soft and kinda blurry when open wide. If you step it down to f2, it becomes ultra sharp, but at f1.2 it have very specific look, and i love it only because of it.
Background was lit with SB-800 into Photek Softliter 36'', and model was lit with SB-800 into Wesctott 16x22 softbox (from the right; i use Chimera Speedring for mix speedlight and softboxes). Softbox was positioned very carefully, so i've got deep shadows AND soft light. For softening shadows, i've used usual big 5-in-1 reflector from the left.
Then, i've mixed CTO Gel Filters and Plus Green gel filters, for creating sick green tones. I suppose there was 2 green and 1 cto for background, and 2 green and 2 cto for the model. Cannot remember exactly, sorry :)
Flashes was triggered by Wireless remote SU-800.
Then, i've changed "Picture Control" setting on camera to "desaturated" and "low contrast", so LCD gives me right look. Of course, when you shooting RAW, this kind of settings affects only preview, which you can see on the LCD. During postproduction, i've used same settings, but only at raw converter.
Also you can see setup shot.
If you are interested in print purchase, send me the flickr mail or contact via roman@makhmutov.com.
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U-BOOT TYP VII C - 1/38 (minifig) scale with full interior.
~ 177 CM (~70 INCH) LONG
~ 15.000 PARTS
~ 4.5 YEARS OF WORK
GOALS
The model was supposed to represent a ship from the initial period of the war.
It does not show a specific copy, but it should resemble uboots such as U-69 or U-96 (known from the classic Das Boot movie).
I wanted to get a fairly good representation of both the curves of the hull and as many pieces of internal equipment as possible.
MODEL CHARACTERISTICS
It consists of 6 modules that naturally represent the 6 sections of a real ship:
1. The forward torpedo room and crew compartment [Bow: ~ 3600 parts]
2. Officers', radio and listening room [Front mess: ~ 2000 parts]
3. Control room with conning tower [Control room: ~ 2700 parts]
4. Petty Officers' romm and galley [Rear mess: ~ 1700 parts]
5. Diesel engines room [Diesels: ~ 2400 parts]
6. Electric engines and aft torpedo room [Stern: ~ 2800 parts]
In each module, the port and / or starboard can be removed.
So the entire model can represent the ship from the outside or with an open interior.
The target configuration is with the starboard closed and the port open.
I finally made two photo sessions of the entire model - in a fully closed configuration and with a closed starboard and open port side.
Adittionally I have prepared presentation of individual modules separately.
[b][CONSTRUCTION][/b]
The construction was planned to be made in sections and I started from the control room.
Each module was first designed in LDD (first the hull, then the interior) and then built in reality.
The modules were created in this order:
3. Control room
2. Front mess
1. Bow
4. Rear mess
5. Diesels
6. Stern
Designing started on 26.12.2017.
[b][PHOTOS][/b]
I invite you to view photos.
I'm sorry that there are so many, but I couldn't resist.
(it took me about 3 months to photograph and post-process them)
Flickr albums (part of the photos):
0. Overall: www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300082599
1. Bow: www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300077412
2. Front mess: www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300086873
3. Control room: www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300082694
4. Rear mess: www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300082699
5. Diesels: www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300086878
6. Stern: www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300077462
0-6. Alltogether: www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300076411
BS (all photos):
0. Overall: brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=584704
1. Bow: brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=584706
2. Front mess: brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=584707
3. Control room: brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=584708
4. Rear mess: brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=584709
5. Diesels: brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=584710
All I accomplished was making a mess. lol
I feel like I've seen a hundred versions of this but I give specific credit to this one for being amazing and Kay for doing this yesterday with glitter! hahaha
Every year around this time, the so-called "meninas" are placed in specific places in Madrid.
These, let's say, colorful sculptures are dedicated to various themes that change every year.
This year, in addition, a menina has been placed in the Plaza de Colón that is decorated with the official flag of the Valencian region, and that the people of Madrid are dedicating to all the victims of the flood that unfortunately occurred on October 29, 2024, and not only in the Valencian region but in other regions as well.
At the moment, a total of 230 dead and 4 missing have been recorded, as well as tens of thousands of people affected with thousands of ruined houses.
The photo also shows the so-called "Columbus Towers", which have changed their name and exterior design several times since they were built between 1967 and 1976.
Also visible in the photo is the monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus, which was erected between 1881 and 1885, and which gives its name to this square.
And just behind the head of the "Valencian" menina, you can see an angel that is part of the night lighting in Madrid at Christmas time.
Originally, the "meninas" (or meninos) were "young women (or men) from noble families who entered the court to serve the queen or her children."
In fact, "las meninas" is an expression that became famous as a result of the nickname given to a painting by the famous painter Diego de Veázquez, which is actually called: "The Family of Philip IV" in reference to the family of that king of the dynasty of the House of Austria (Habsburg Spain dinasty), which was completed in 1656 and is considered a masterpiece for various reasons. (Source: Wikipedia)
DEDICADO A LAS VICTIMAS DE LA RIADA, 2024
Todos los años por estas fechas, se colocan en lugares determinados de Madrid las llamadas "meninas".
Estas, digamos, coloridas esculturas, están dedicadas a temas variados que van cambiando cada año.
Este año, además, en la plaza de Colón se ha colocado una menina que está adornada con la bandera oficial de la región valenciana, y que los madrileños está dedicamos a todas las víctimas de la riada que desgraciadamente ocurrió el pasado 29 de octubre de 2024, y no sólo en la región valenciana sino en otras regiones también.
De momento se contabilizan un total de 230 fallecidos y 4 desaparecidos, amén de decenas de miles de personas afectadas con miles de casas arruinadas.
En la foto, además, se ven las llamadas "Torres de Colón", que han cambiado de nombre y de diseño exterior varias veces desde que se construyeron entre 1967 y 1976.
También se ve en la foto el monumento dedicado a Cristóbal Colón, que fue erigido entre 1881 y 1885, y que da nombre a esta plaza.
Y asímismo, justo detrás de la cabeza de la menina "valenciana" se ve un ángel que es parte de la iluminación nocturna de Madrid en fechas navideñas.
En origen, las "meninas" (o meninos) eran "jóvenes de familia noble que entraban en la corte para servir a la reina o a sus hijos".
En realidad "las meninas" es una expresión que se hizo famosa a raíz del sobrenombre que se dio a un cuadro del famoso pintor Diego de Veázquez, que en realidad se llama: "La familia de Felipe IV" en referencia a la familia de ese rey de la dinastía de la Casa de Austria, que fue terminada en 1656 y es considerada una obra maestra por diversos motivos. (Fuente: Wikipedia)
a specific gravity in the hands of those who wait. a quiet rebellion of bone and skin resisting the slow evaporation of the hour.
Highball through Starnes-1974
I'm not sure what specific day this was, but the slide was processed in June 1974. I failed to note the actual date. I do remember being aware Clinchfield No. 1 was leading a southbound excursion that started at Elkhorn City, Ky on that day. I might have called someone with the railroad to get a general idea when the train might pass Starnes, Va.
I arrived in time and waited....and waited...and waited. Did I miss it? Eventually I could hear the distant and distinctive sound of a steam whistle. I had an inexpensive 200mm tele lens on my Yashica camera, which was mounted on a flimsy tripod (so flimsy, in fact, it wasn't much better than a hand-held shot).
A headlight appeared in the distance at the north end of the siding at Starnes, and I rechecked my settings and fiddled with the focus--waiting until the train filled the frame at the desired spot. I then turned around and got the going-away shot.
There's a lot to soak up in these images. For beginners, there's the audacity of a small Ten-Wheeler built in 1882 "pulling" a train of a dozen heavyweight passenger cars (plus two F7B units) at 45 MPH. In reality, No. 1 did well to handle just two cars! I doubt the "One Spot" could have even started this train had it been stopped--on level track.
It was fairly warm that day, so there's just a hint of steam as engineer Ed Hatcher blows No. 1's whistle for the only grade crossing in "downtown" Starnes. Brother George was keeping the steam pressure up basically to blow the whistle and keep enough in the boiler so Ed could work a light throttle to keep lubrication going to the cylinders. No. 1's ancient boiler was only rated for 125 psi, and anything over that would raise the first safety valve.
In the second shot, take a look at all the arms, heads, and other body parts sticking out from the open car windows. These people are having more fun than the proverbial barrel of monkeys---more like a trainload of dogs sticking their heads out to catch the sights and scents of the passing countryside.
The observation deck of the former Wabash parlor car on the rear holds no less than a dozen people, most with cameras poised to photograph anything---other trains, cows, each other, or just the scenery of Scott County, Va. If anyone was interested in getting a shot of me, you can't tell it. The lettering on the drumhead isn't sharp enough to read clearly, but it says "Spring Steam Special" in the middle, while the outside says something like "American Association" of something. Maybe it was Funeral Directors, Proctologists, Butchers, Tattoo Artists, or Animal Control Specialists. Not sure...
I was able to get ahead of the train for a second shot as it roared across the big bridge at Copper Creek. That was it, though, as it then burrowed beneath Clinch Mountain, and was gone. About a week later I had a few Ektachrome slides to account for my day along the Clinchfield. It was worth my time.
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Yep it’s another bee. I don’t have a specific interest in bees, well I have a specific interest in all insects and nature, but bees seem to be the first things to show up in spring. That probably makes bees harder than most other insects. It’s weird how you only really notice things when you start looking for them. Before I was interested in macro and photography, I never really noticed what insects appeared first.
This bee is a miner bee, collected from near it’s nest nearby to where I live. It kind of freaked me out a little bit when I saw the bees crawling into holes in the floor – I didn’t realise there were any bees that could do that kind of thing. As a size comparison, this bee is less than a ¼ the size of the previously posted bumble bee. My El-Nikkor 50mm f2.8 turned up in the post and this is the first stack I have made with it. It’s definitely better than the 50mm prime lens I was using before. Significantly less CA, and what’s more important for me …. Any out of focus bits of dust that glow white under the strobing don’t produce any big smudgy areas.
I got a little bit giddy with the stacking resolution, stacked from 90 images when realistically half that amount would have covered everything nice and sharp. It can’t hurt to have too much though, it’s definitely better than not enough.
Site-specific перформанс Ірини Плотнікової "IceDora" на фестивалі сучасного мистецтва Гогольфест 2016, Київ, Україна © repor.to/popenko
There's no specific story for this picture other than I'm sick of cold and ready for summer. But here, it isn't riding weather until mid-May.
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