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I’m certain most of you landscape guys out there will recognize this popular scene as Kanarra Falls. This place is heavily photographed for a good reason, it is absolutely stunning and I couldn’t wait to point my camera at it, even though many others have done the same and better.
I’m ashamed to admit that I have never spent any time exploring Southern Utah. It seems that every time an eight hour drive for vacation comes up, I have always decided to visit the coast.
Last weekend, three of us, myself, my cousin and my brother-in-law decided to rectify that situation. We made a speed run down to visit Zion NP, Bryce NP and points between. I took it all in.. slickrock, cactus, bristlecone and orange sun on red earth. I can’t wait to go back!
If you've ever taken a long family road trip, you know that there's a point at which you just need some quiet zen time.
Along US 395 near Janesville, CA, between Reno and the Lassen National Forest and Volcanic National Park, there is a rest stop near the edge of Honey Lake. I've traveled this road twice in my life, and both times I've stopped here. The first trip was a solo cross-country speed run in the spring, moving from one Navy posting to another. The second was a winter holiday road trip with my family. I think this scene resonated more on the second road trip.
I was waiting for a wagtail to reappear when this very large Buck hare shot round the corner Looked at me for a few moments and then shot off again . I have no idea who was most shocked but I just had time for a couple of shots before he vanished . .
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Nicknamed the Silver Streak, the Pioneer Zephyr was an ultimately failed attempt to save the passenger rail industry as Americans moved to individual motor vehicles. With its streamlined body and Art Deco style, it offered a new level of speed and comfort when it began service in 1934. Using new diesel-electric engine technology, innovative construction to reduce weight, and a lower center of gravity, it was able to complete a speed run from Denver to Chicago in 13 hours; the famous "Dawn-to-Dusk" speed run of May 26, 1934.
This wonderfully restored train is on display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois where you can go on the cars and see all of the luxury finishes.
Well here is an odd couple to find on my way to work in the rain this morning . The Question is wild Boar or escaped pig ? These were photographed on Romney Marsh in n area were Wild Boar are known to exist . Beyond that I do not know , the truth is that wild Boar in England are all from escaped or released animals if you could go back enough generations . The EXIF is well worth a look ;¬)
the restored and operational santa fe 3751 steam locomotive got out of los angeles last night for a high speed run thru the mountains to acton near palmdale. incredible to see hear and feel this beast thunder by at speed, steam whistle wailing.
built in 1927 and retired by santa fe in 1953, the locomotive was restored by volunteers in the 1980s. based in downtown los angeles, 3751 is operated on occasional excursion trips by the san bernardino railroad historical society.
15 second exposure, lit by ambient light. nikon D7000 + nikkor 18-200mm.
Be extra careful as you approach corners or blind spots when driving in the Rocky Mountains. Some wildlife are on the roads. Here a Hoary Marmot ventured out to lick the natural salt deposits on the asphalt. As a vehicle approached he high tailed it back to the safety of the ditch. My heart was in my throat thinking I might see something terrible happen to him, but all ended well on this day.
Set against the late afternoon sun, SEPECAT Jaguar GR1.A XX741, in full reheat, kicks up the dirt and puts a flock of birds to flight as it starts it high speed run down Bentwaters' runway.
After spotting this train arriving at Three Forks for a crew change we made a high-speed run to this place. We didn't quite have enough time to set up to get over the pole forest but caught a great sucker hole. Good with the bad. slow Kodachrome 25 film didn't help much either.
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"Reports of Imperials moving closer towards the position of our outpost came in this morning, so my men and I were sent to patrol the area. Actually, it was more of a hunt, a high speed run and search through the woods to make sure the distance between the Imperials and the outpost would shrink as little as possible. And then we would find them, and send the approximate coordinates of their whereabouts back to the base so they'd be taken out in time. Or so we hoped..."
Another Star Wars MOC from me, and this time it's Endor, with my all-new Rebel Soldier figures making full use of it. This creation was partially inspired by the recent game, Battlefront.
In other news: I've recently finished my final exams, and summer vacation has started for me, so I'll have plenty of time to create a lot more things now. And yes, that was one of the main reasons I've been absent for a while. Got quite a few big Bricklink orders coming in as well, so I'm looking forward to using those fresh new parts.
But for now, enjoy this one!
Day one of Montana Rail Link and in the sucker hole spotlight.
Early in the morning the power was cut from its train at Livingston and set on a full speed run up Bozeman Pass by persons unknown. The dispatcher lined the runaway through West End siding where all landed as you see it. The mainline was unaffected and surprisingly trains began moving soon after.
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One of the first of many to be drug from storage off the Grenora nears the main just east of Stanley, then topped off with a track speed run to Togus, and repeat.
Class 52 diesel no.D1015 Western Champion approaches Swindon with a Pathfinder Railtours excursion to Paignton on 1 June 2024.
The copious exhaust fumes were the result of a high-speed run, followed by unexpected slow running, then opening up again to enter the station, causing this clearout of soot that had accumulated in the exhaust system.
RMAF F/A-18D Hornet doing a very high speed run as part of the practice for the opening Gambit for LIMA-25 at Langkawi
Since 2008 I've added well over 400 photos of ducks to my stream. This wasn't one of them, so now it is.
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Nikon D300. Tamron 200-500mm @ 360mm. 1/4000th @ f/6. EV = + 1/3.
Built for SHIPtember 2022.
This one was a bit of a speed run, with building and photography all taking place within the span of 4 hours (including lunch!) on the last day of September.
It was an interesting experience, especially for my first SHIPtember. I'll probably actually allocate more time to it next year. That, or speedrunning SHIPtember might just become my thing. We'll see.
Wingspan: 124 studs
'Twister', a supercharged street legal T-Bucket, starts its high-speed run on the race track at Santa Pod Raceway on 19th September 2020.
37608 "Andromeda" passes Wilmorton as it leaves Derby with the 5Q72 0959 Derby Litchurch Lane - Wembley conveying London Northwestern Railway Aventra units 730201+ 730202 on 13th Sept 25.......They only made it as far as Loughborough before blocking the Midland Mainline for four hours after developing brake problems before 37407 turned up from Leicester to rescue them before a slow speed run at 1420 to Castle Donington EMDC to get them out of the way on 13th Sept 25...
Sister's dog enjoying summer on the beach.
This is a tighter 16:9 crop of the previously posted version.
A few miles after emerging from the Channel tunnel, class 373 Eurostar No.3230 is seen near Stonestreet Green working the 9I41 1452 Brussels Midi - London St Pancras International. The main line on the right is the line from Ashford heading towards Folkestone where Eurostars used to run towards the Channel tunnel when they first enter service in 1994 before HS1 was built. 15/9/23
Set against the late afternoon sun, SEPECAT Jaguar GR1.A XX741, in full reheat, puts a flock of birds to flight as it starts it high speed run down the runway.
They had cut this corn yesterday and as I drove past on my way home there stood a Hare in the centre of the field . I got up a little early this morning and parked my car a some way away and sure enough there were four Hares in the field . As I sat quietly this was the bravest one who got so close at one point he passed me at less than 9 feet ( 2.74 meters)
With afterburners spewing flame, based Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16AM '674' and F-16BM '692' make a high speed run and break on returning to Bodo Air Station during 'ACE19'
Note the F-16BM's back seater!
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92214 makes a high speed run through Quorn with the demonstration PO mail drop and pick-up.
The loco was making a rapid percussive beat, announcing arrival well before a sighting, but the spring-like warmth reduced the steam exhaust which reduces the visual impact, but not the pleasure of the large crowds which had gathered at the GCR Winter Gala
XR728, an English Electric Lightning F6, formeraly of the Royal Air Force and now maintained by the Lightning Preservation Group based at the Cold War Jet collection at Bruntingthorpe. It is pictured here will the afterburners on full reheat carrying out its high speed run during the Open Day at Bruntingthorpe.
37407 "Blackpool Tower" is working top & tail with 37608 as they crawl along at walking pace at Gateway West Junction with London Northwestern Railway Aventra units 730202+ 730201 which had been blocking the Midland Mainline at Loughborough after developing brake problems with the 5Q72 0959 Derby Litchurch Lane - Wembley....after a few hours 37407 turned up from Leicester to rescue them before a slow speed run to Castle Donington EMDC to get them out of the way on 13th Sept 25
As the light gets better, the pair of SD70AC's glistening in the sun as CSX Q541-26 (Cincinnati,OH-Waycross,GA) passes the now empty lot of the once stood Oldwood Lumber Yard in Ranger, GA. As the manifest continue it's high speed run south down the Etowah Sub, the train will have to come to a stop at North Yard to do a pick up, and drop off, and once more to pick up a GE motor that was set-off by V117-26 on the W&A side of Junta Yard.
37611 is seen coupled to 180104 in Hitchin Down Yard, waiting to depart as 7Z18 to Crofton Depot.
Loco haulage of a 180 is an unusual sight, and over long distances the 40mph maximum speed restriction on the adapter coupler means it is generally avoided wherever possible.
However, when 180104 failed at Biggleswade on the evening of Sunday 22 July it became apparent that the nature of the fault would prevent it being assisted home by another Class 180 or repaired prior to returning North. The unit was recovered off the mainline with 180103 from Biggleswade to Langley Lafarge at 5mph, but whilst clear of the mainline the need to run aggregates traffic into the terminal meant a further move was required. A few days later LNER 'thunderbird' 67014 was hired to drag the unit to Hitchin Down Yard (via Hertford North to run round) to await recovery to Crofton.
With the assistance of Rail Operations Group the unit was finally recovered in the early hours of Thursday 02 August and hauled back to Crofton via Lincoln to avoid a slow speed run up the ECML.
Running full pelt toward me makes me very glad they have good brakes and as I said before they have a top speed of up to 45 mph this one stopped , looked at me and hopped off into the wheat field . I did however have a moment when I thought he may not stop !
On my last weekend in Japan I wanted to visit Kyoto, so we took the Shinkansen (bullet train) from Yokohama to there. It was a fast and smooth ride, much like being on an airliner. The Shinkansen maximum speeds run 150–200 mph (240–320 km/h).
More info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkansen
A pair of the participating Massachusetts Air National Guard 131stFS/104thFW F-15C Eagles, 78-0474 & 80-0004 make a hi-speed run and break as they return to Bodø following their afternoon's exercise
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The place between Bylot and Baffin Islands where ice and water meet, the floe edge, was a bird super highway in June, with a variety of species transiting along the line. Thick-billed Murre was the most abundant, with Eiders (King and Common), Fulmars, and Kittiwakes the next most numerous. Special treats were jaegers (all three species, including big flocks of Long-tailed), and Purple Sandpipers and Red Phalaropes.
When we first arrived on June 6 there was a clean break between ice and water and we could approach the edge pretty closely. East winds over the next couple days blew in masses of loose and unwalkable pack ice, pushing us back a bit farther from the water. This Northern Fulmar is making a high speed run past our viewing spot, cruising over the jumbled, windblown debris jammed up against our more stable platform of thick, shorefast ice.
Recently restored USSC/FEC 148 performs a run-by in the Sugar Cane fields near Lake Harbor for the FEC Historical Society. This was part of a charter run from Clewiston to Marcy and back.
The "exhilarating track-speed run-by" was performed at about 15-20 mph. No complaints from me though; it was still very impressive.
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Looking every bit like some of the over/under arrangements that are common on basement model railroad layouts, Grand Canyon Railway #29 comes cruising under the BNSF overpass at the north end of the Williams Yard, just as an eastbound freight charges overhead.
The Grand Canyon Railway is an old Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway branch line, so it should not surprise viewers that multiple main lines of the present-day BNSF run right through the Williams Yard. This particular overpass, just north of the GCRX shops has two tracks and is extremely busy. So when the 2019 Trains Magazine Charter attempted to set up an over/under shot including the #29 on her last day in service, it wasn't difficult to do. For this particular shot, the 29 was staged in position, and a freight was there literally within a minute or two. Just moments later, the 29 backed up for a higher speed run-by, and another freight came charging past just as she came through the tunnel, this time on the far track, going westbound. Although the bottoms of the wheels on the BNSF units weren't visible, the serendipitous timing amazed everyone. During the day, freights seem to pass over this bridge about every 5-10 minutes.