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The stork's nest 2022.
See my album
" 2022 Ooievaarsnest 't Stokske Moergestel ( Gemeente Oisterwijk ) Noord-Brabant "
for ongoing updates and developments on the nest.
The F-16C Fighting Falcon ( Single-seat air-combat and multi-role fighter ) is a fighter aircraft featured in many Ace Combat games as one of the earliest available aircraft. Designed first and foremost as a lightweight close-range dogfighter, the F-16 has evolved to become equally lethal in both air combat and attack missions. In most of its appearances, the F-16C carries a variety of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, and features higher maneuverability than most comparable aircraft, making it a highly versatile option for players early in a game's campaign.The F-16 Fighting Falcon is the first operational fighter to employ fly-by-wire flight controls, relaxed static stability, high-g cockpit, bubble canopy, variable camber wings, blended wing-body design, modular construction, and integrated digital avionics.
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From an old shoot. I just really wanted to post one up in color. I know I should've posted in comments; but I like to read what you guys think of it. So, what do you think?
I'll write more in my next post :)
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CTB :)
Terrace Falls Reserve
Blue Mountains National Park.
The Blue Mtns received some torrential rain for a couple of days, so it was a great time time to explore the waterfalls in the mid mountains area.
These waterfalls only flow strongly after decent rain.
I waited for a day after the rain finished to so that all the sediment that normally turns the water an ugly brown would’ve settled back down.
My friend Bez and I headed down into the Reserve and we were met by a rainforest wetland.
The waterfalls were flowing like I’d never seen them before, and there was water and mud everywhere.
The walking track had a temporary creek running thru it and all the usually dry creek crossings became tricky & slippery wades.
There were cascades tumbling down where previously there were none.
The cliffs were ‘weeping’ moisture which made it quite a refreshing walk.
And of course, the wet brought out the leeches in force.
The conditions were exhilarating but made for challenging photography.
The torrent of water that was flowing down the creeks was creating a fine mist that continually covered camera lenses.
This mist also created a rather hazy washed-out looking landscape.
All the usual spots for waterfall compositions were now under water, and the force of the water played havoc with tripod stability.
Also the amount of water made longer exposures trick due to over-exposure.
We reached the Bedford Ck junction and Bez had to head off for a family function.
I continued left towards Bedford Pool and headed upstream on un-named creek that headed towards Pyramid Falls.
This gully is normally pretty dry but was alive with flowing water with temporary cascades and rivulets flowing in all directions.
It was certainly quite a memorable day with conditions that are pretty rare for these parts.
Technical specifications
Kerb weight..................................................1350 kg (2,975 lbs)*
Dry weight ....................................................1250 kg (2,754 lbs)*
Weight distribution ................................... front 43% / rear 57%
ENGINE
Type .................................................................................. 90° V8
Total displacement................................... 4.3-Liter (263 cu in)
Maximum power.........................................510 hp at 8,660 rpm
Maximum torque........................................ 347 lbs/ft at 5,250 rpm
Specific output............................................................. 119 hp/l**
TRANSMISSION
F1 Superfast2 Gearbox .................................................. Manual or F1 paddle shift
Electronic Differential (E-DIFF)
F1-Trac Traction & Stability Control (TSC)
TYRES
Front .................................................................. 235/35 ZR 19
Rear ................................................................... 285/35 ZR 19
BRAKES
Front .......................................... 370 x 34 mm (15.6 x 1.34’’)
Rear .......................................... 350 x 34 mm (13.7 x 1.34’’)
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed......................... over 318 km/h (198 mph)
0 - 62 mph ............................................... 3.6 sec.
Manual gearbox F1 -Superfast2 gearbox
Shift times...................................... 60 ms
In the meandering vastness of the space-time continuum, between the fixed points of Nevertime and Evertime, if you are lucky, you will find Sometime. Sometime manifests itself as temporary vortex of stability where wonderful things can happen, if only for a short period. Reality is semi-suspended, and magic becomes semi-real. Some call Sometime, “The Photo Trip.”
At the edge of Sometime, three beings set off on a Quest. Travelling from the Realm of Perpetual Misery* on the backs of Huginn and Muninn, Odin’s ravens, they are taken deep into the vortex, into the Land of Ice. As with all good Quests, the main protagonists need to be introduced. There was:
- Vilinda Bangtidy, Keeper of the Keys to the Backdoor; a lady elf of the finest visage and a surprisingly broad vocabulary of Norse curse words **
- Paulvik Cliffscrambler, regularly voted The Vanir*** Most Lacking In Common Sense.
- Sveinn Fishbreath, the Bloody Stupid; a dwarf so downright stupid that he failed to graduate from kindergarten until the age of 43.
There are many tales to tell about the week-long Quest into Sometime. Most of these are associated with specific locations and will probably be told as part of subsequent posts. For now, let me give you a summary…
Vilinda Bangtidy may be a beautiful elf but her habit of loudly regaling stories of her youth, combined her lack of social filters, resulted in a most unfortunate incident when a family of travellers overheard one of her tales about a birthday card. A mere birthday card has to be innocent, right? Well, what this family heard resulted in them running screaming back to their campervan, hands over ears, and making the most rapid of departures. Unfortunately for them, they seemed to be on exactly the same travel itinerary as our intrepid three Quest-goers. Every time Vilinda, Paulvik and Sveinn pulled up at a location, there would be a squeal of studded tyres as our campervan enthusiasts disappeared in cloud of black dust and snow. It is believed that they are still in therapy. And they probably will be for the rest of their natural lives. And afterlives.
Paulvik Cliffscrambler is a master of photography imagery. But. And it is a big “but”. Sometimes there are cognisant disconnects between his well-refined academic neurons and their grasp of basic reality. A big disconnect. Here are two (of many) examples:
While sitting in the car, sheltering from the truly ferocious winds, he was contemplating the best angle to shoot an adjacent steam vent. The plan was to position the vehicle as a kind of windbreak to protect photographer and equipment. While gazing upon the high velocity super-heated water and admiring how photogenic it looked as it was bent at 90 degrees to the horizontal by the gale, Paulvik enquired of his companions, “does anyone know which way the wind is actually blowing?”
A sea stack is a landscape photographer’s delight. Period. So obviously, any serious photographer would make every effort to climb down the mud-encrusted slippery cliff face to reach the beach. Only, most sensible photographers would give at least a smidgeon of consideration if they could make it back up. Paulvik didn’t. After much slipping and sliding, and using his top-of-the-range tripod as a climbing pick, Paulvik made it back up to the starting point, looking very much like an extra from The Walking Dead****. He had a very similar demeanour, too*****.
Sveinn Fishbreath, the Bloody Stupid got his name through one incident for the former part and multiple incidents for the second part. While stopping off in a local trading post, our protagonist, Sveinn, spies some Icelandic Jerky******. Obviously he just has to purchase a jumbo-sized family bag. For some bizarre reason, his comrades do not want to partake in this fishy feast, despite his enticing encouragement. “It’s full of protein”, he said. “It’s very tasty”, he said. “You should try some”, he said. “I can’t stop eating it”, he said…. “Stop the car”, he said, “I feel very sick!”. Despite brushing of the teeth, four times a day, the taste was still there at the end of the Quest into Sometime*******. Alas, there are too many tales of Bloody Stupidity to fully document here. Let’s just focus on one. When most people are reversing out of a parking space and there is a sort of grinding sound and something is impeding motion they stop and get out to see what the obstruction is. They don’t pull forward and then try reversing at higher speed to overcome the obstacle. Repeatedly. Sveinn is now the owner of a very bent tripod.
All of the above is true. Some bits were left out due to censorship rules. It was an epic trip into Sometime, and I am deeply grateful to my companions, shutterbug_uk2012 and Lindi m for not throwing me out of the car during the dried fish incident.
*Heathrow airport in the common tongue of humans
** the Anglo-Saxons take the credit for swearing, but in reality they plagiarised the utterances of Thor when he, rather stupidly, attempted to do DIY with Mjölnir, his famous hammer. His thumb will never be the same shape again.
*** a group of gods that, in modern culture, have been relegated to “lesser gods” compared to the Æsir. The Æsir have a better PR department. Paulvik is not happy about this.
**** One of the ones that have been lurking in the bottom of a swamp for the past few years, gently decaying and developing a murderous personality
***** With hindsight, Vilinda and Sveinn could have provided a bit more practical help. And not spent the twenty-or-so minutes doubled up laughing and taking snaps on their phones.
****** This commonly known as salted rotting dried fish. The fish bit is debatable, the rotting bit is not. Whatever is was, it stank. And I mean truly stank. But this was not known at the time of purchase as it was cunningly stored in a hermetically sealed bag.
******* On returning home, Mrs Sveinn was very suspicious as to why Mr Sveinn had a distinctly fishy breath. Enough said.
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Where light finds feathers - Today’s session focused on a compatibility test between the Nikon AF-S TC-14E III Teleconverter and the NIKKOR 500mm PF, paired with the Nikon Z8.
The test was carried out in both shaded and open light conditions, with particular attention to feather detail, contrast, and AF stability.
Conditions were challenging — temperatures slightly below average, but a sharp, face-cutting wind made it feel well below freezing.
All images were captured in natural light, under real field conditions.
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Lens & support:
Nikon AF-S TC-14E III — hand-held or monopod, SPORT VR enabled.
Aperture set to f/8, full focal length.
All images were converted from RAW to JPEG.
During long walks, I use either a Nikon cross-body strap or a monopod.
Monopod setup:
Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 4S Carbon Monopod
Really Right Stuff MH-01 Monopod Head (Standard Lever)
Really Right Stuff LCF-11 Replacement Foot for Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF
Your comments and constructive criticism are always appreciated.
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to explore! 😊
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Finally.. at long last I present to you the fruits of nearly a year and a half of blood, sweat, and tears.. my Volkswagen Beetle Type 1. This small car has so much history behind it in real life, as well as in my career as a builder in this amazing community.
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I cannot stress how proud I am to finally lay this project to rest as this project had many issues in its production from stability, lack of parts, and proper proportion especially when it comes to the front hood.
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I also would like to draw your attention to the background set ups which are all 100% my own custom builds as from the studio like to the table.
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For 2022 I will be making instructions for purchase of the VW as many of you have requested it! This is my first step into the new year and I plan to make it my best year yet! Thank you to all those who gave wonderful improvement opinions and stuck with me on this painfully repetitive journey haha!
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Scale - 1/45
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Parts Comp. - LEGO & Brickmania molded elements,
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The Old Stone Church, long a downtown Cleveland landmark, has a congregation dating back to 1820. Officially known as The First Presbyterian Society, it was founded at a time when Cleveland was just a village of a few hundred people. As Cleveland has grown in size and importance, The Old Stone Church has kept pace, becoming a symbol of spiritual leadership, community involvement and stability in the heart of the city.
آرامش
فکر
ثبات قدم
و البته یکم هم حرکت در راستای هدف
گاهی معجزه ی زمان حلال همه ی مشکلاته
Fredericton, Fall 2012
نسخه ی اصلی این تصویر به همراه ادیت کامل آن پس از نمایش در نمایشگاه سالیانه ی فردریکتون به استاد گرانقدر حمید تمجیدی تقدیم گردید
This image is dedicated to Hamid Tamjidi after the Photo Fredericton Exhibition 2013
This image was taken 39 ½ years ago during the summer of 1982, my first trip out of New York/New Jersey area post aquiring my first SLR, a Minolta X700 back in February of 1982 on Kodacolor II 100 ASA film. This is actually the second Cape Henry Lighthouse with its distinct black and white pattern that’s located 350 feet from the original Cape Henry Lighthouse that still stands on the ground of Fort Story a military base operated by the US Navy; Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story (JEBFS) that itself is within the city limits of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The original Cape Henry Lighthouse was built in 1791 and can be visited at certain times of the year, one can climb to the top. This image of the second Cape Henry Lighthouse was in fact taken from the top of the old Cape Henry Lighthouse when my younger brother and I climbed to the top with my new Minolta 135 mm f/2.8 lens attached to my X700 both of which I still have. The second Cape Henry Lighthouse pictured here was built in 1881 when concerns about the stability of the first lighthouse basically collapsing were the justification for its construction. The second Cape Henry Lighthouse is currently active and run by the United States Coast Guard though it is like most current lighthouses run by the US Coast Guard completely automated to guide ships entering Chesapeake Bay. Cape Henry by the way as a marker on the lighthouse that was placed in 1896 states was the site of the first landing of the British on this continent in 1607. Then in 1781, the French Allies Navy led my Admiral Comte deGrasse bested a contingent of the British Royal Navy just off these shores in the Battle of the Capes, cutting off the British in Yorktown up the James River setting the stage for General Washington’s victory over Lord Cornwallis in Yorktown that essentially won the Revolutionary War for the colonist.
Canon FTb, Canon 35-105mm f/3.5 - Kentmere 400
This is the famous Pontypridd Bridge, an 18th-century stone arch bridge crossing the River Taff in Pontypridd, South Wales. Built by William Edwards in 1756, it was once the longest single-span bridge in Britain!
The unique circular cutouts aren’t just for looks - they help reduce weight and improve stability. Even after centuries, the bridge still stands strong, a reminder of some seriously impressive old-school engineering.
Ominous clouds approach the Badlands. Set this shot up in the strong winds as the storm approached - had a nice patch of dry earth for stability in the strong summer breeze. All hell broke loose a few minutes later. Ms. Krach and I waited it out in the car ... rain, a little hail ... then one incredible sunset followed ...
Badlands National Park
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 12, 2020) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts a replenishment at sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Cavenaile)
“…cultural and biological diversity are far more than the foundation of stability; they are an article of faith, a fundamental truth that indicates the way things are supposed to be.”
~ Wade Davis, Shadows in the Sun.
Specifications:
Stability: Maintains balance unaided
Capacity: One full minifigure slightly under torso
Armament: Dual missile lauchers, and any appropriately sized weapon
This is my first large-scale humanoid mech, and it's different than most. That being said, I rather like it. Note that photographing/posing it was difficult due to its size and also due to the issue of balancing it and not having it fall down and break into a million pieces. Which happened more times than I can count on one hand. The design was slightly inspired by my favorite Transformer. Other than that, I just built it in the way that I saw fit, trying to keep it humanoid and with clean lines, and no gaps. The detail shots I took of the legs and arms came out fairly awful, and the build has since fallen over. I might rebuild it and add some more pictures later on. /rant
Fun editing:
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Title: Beneath the Waves, Beyond the Chains
My Project@JupyterLab
"I stare out across the endless sea, the stars above my only guide. Each wave carries me farther from home, yet my heart clings to the soil where I was born. They may have taken me from my land, but they can't steal my dreams. I've miles to go before I sleep, but one day, my feet will find that sacred ground again. And when they do, oh, how the earth will rejoice beneath me."
Red: At the highest altitudes, excited atomic oxygen emits at 630.0 nm (red); low concentration of atoms and lower sensitivity of eyes at this wavelength make this color visible only under some circumstances with more intense solar activity. The low amount of oxygen atoms and their very gradually diminishing concentration is responsible for the faint, gradual appearance of the top parts of the "curtains".
Green: At lower altitudes the more frequent collisions suppress this mode and the 557.7 nm emission (green) dominates; fairly high concentration of atomic oxygen and higher eye sensitivity in green make green auroras the most common. The excited molecular nitrogen (atomic nitrogen being rare due to high stability of the N2 molecule) plays its role here as well, as it can transfer energy by collision to an oxygen atom, which then radiates it away at the green wavelength. (Red and green can also mix together to pink or yellow hues.) The rapid decrease of concentration of atomic oxygen below about 100 km is responsible for the abrupt-looking end of the bottom parts of the curtains.
Yellow and pink are a mix of red and green.
Blue: At yet lower altitudes atomic oxygen is not common anymore, and ionized molecular nitrogen takes over in visible light emission; it radiates at a large number of wavelengths in both red and blue parts of the spectrum, with 428 nm (blue) being dominant. Blue and purple emissions, typically at the bottoms of the "curtains", show up at the highest levels of solar activity.
On Thursday, August 11, the full moon in Aquarius, colloquially known as the Sturgeon Supermo will appear in the sky, king it the last so-called supermoon of 2022. As a reminder, new moons are when we plant and plan, while full moons are when we harvest, energy culminates, and we learn new and unexpected things. When the moon is full, it is halfway through its lunar cycle and the brightest it will ever be for that cycle. But where can you see the full moon tonight — and what does this particular moon mean (astrologically)? How will it impact you?
In the English language, we often talk about light as bringing new information and insight. The moon is one of two lights in the sky (the other being the sun) and, when it is at its brightest, it often makes us aware of things we hadn’t realized before. It literally allows us to see more at night; the mystery of night is illuminated and we can see through the darkness. When we see that darkness, the parts of ourselves we don’t want to see, we can release it. Perhaps that is why we talk about full moons as being a time of releasing, letting go, and saying goodbye.
How Will the Aquarius Full Moon Impact You?
Archetypically, an Aquarius full moon is not an easy time. Here's why: Aquarius looks at the big picture from a thousand feet in the air and can see the patterns and understand how everything fits together. Aquariuses are known for their vision, idealism, and individuality. The moon, on the other hand, rules Cancer and is very emotional, changeable, concerned with her inner world, and easily picks up the energies of other planetary bodies.
When the moon is in Aquarius, we can feel somewhat detached from emotions and have a desire to retreat from them. Therefore, a full moon in Aquarius is a time when we might be confronted with our desire to figure everything out with logic. We can feel frustrated with an Aquarius full moon, wanting answers and not being able to fully release our frustration.
Why Is It Sometimes Called a "Sturgeon Supermoon"?
As I covered before in my last Supermoon article, the words "super" and "sturgeon" (and similar phrases) are not astrological terms. "Super" is closer to an astronomical prefix and pertains to the size of the full moon in the sky. The "Sturgeon Supermoon," on the other hand, was historically the time of year when "giant sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this part of summer," according to Farmer’s Almanac, which goes on to list alternate names this moon has historically been known by in some indigenous communities, such as the Algonquin term "Corn Moon" and the Cree term "Flying Up Moon."
What's Happening With the Planets in August 2022?
We are in the middle of the lunar cycle that started with the Leo new moon, because Aquarius is opposite Leo. At the focal point of the T-square, we have the North Node (a celestial point relating to our soul’s purpose), Uranus (planet of inspiration and rebellion), and Mars (the planet of will and action). Uranus and Mars are both in Taurus, asking us to take inspired, slow action around our need for security and stability, and even more concretely, our finances. They are being squared by the moon, our emotional inner life, and conjunct to Saturn, planet of discipline and responsibility. When Saturn is conjunct to the moon, we can feel the weight of the world on our shoulders. This aspect might spur you into action but i think it’s more likely to be an overwhelming full moon. Whatever situation, you’re dealing with, it won’t be fixed by cold Aquarian logic or Taurean common sense. And with the Sun still in Leo opposite Moon and Saturn, watch out for not wanting to admit when you’re wrong — or other people doing it.
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 15, 2020) An F/A-18E assigned to the “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while conducting security and stability operations in the South China Sea. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the U.S. as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Codie L. Soule)
A commissioned model of an MH-53 Pave Low.
Model features removable roof for accessing interior, folding landing gear, and and opening rear ramp.
New York : Rockefeller Center the GE Building Lee Lawrie and depicts' frieze located above the main entrance
"Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of the times," an excerpt from the Biblical book of Isaiah inscribed on the Plaza-side entrance of 30 Rock
Visible in Explorer 01/2014 : here : thank you all for your interest ! (Highest position: 343 on Saturday, March 8, 2014)
["Sagesse et Connaissance sont la stabilité de tes jours" New York : Rockefeller Center au crépuscule vu depuis le haut de l'GE Building]
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I read somewhere once that the most boring thing to photograph was sunsets and sunrises because everybody took pictures of them. The article I read said that sunsets were a dime a dozen - beautiful but over photographed and therefore "ordinary" and tiring to look at. I have several friends here on Flickr who take OUTSTANDING pictures of both sunsets and sunrises. I never ever get tired of looking at them... I guess this goes back to what I was talking about before - photographing what you love and what brings you joy within yourself. So my sunset picture may not be the best of the best and perhaps it is just another sunset picture that gets lost in a sea of gold online, but you know I rather like knowing there are still thousands of others appreciating the most simple and beautiful part of nature each day : the rising and the setting of the sun. Daily, routine, reliable - the sun slips down in the most resplendent manner and rises again every day for us to admire. It brings stability to our lives, a break in all of our busyness. So onward with my ramblings, ha! This was taken at Chatfield State Park yesterday. It was a rather spontaneous decision. My hubby got home and as we were eating dinner I looked at the time - it was around 6:30, and I said, "Let's hurry and make it out to Chatfield before the sun goes down!" We brought a blanket down to this special little spot we go to by the lake. It's off of the trail and so farI've never seen anyone else down there which makes it feel like its our "secret spot". There were at least 9 sailboats out there before it got darker, drifting lazily in the cool breeze. I did a combination of video and photos while watching my children play and splash in the water. It was almost too perfect. I'm hoping to post a video soon if I can get it right. Trying to figure out Premiere Pro and am absolutely LOST! Can you believe I've had it for 3 months and still don't know what I'm doing... Anyway as always thank you for listening to my ramblings.
Much love,
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Rachel
A new grappler control rover with improved stability and weather resisting cockpit has been developed by the
UCT (Universal Carrier and Transportation) department of the federation.
This marks the third iteration after two other trial runs:
Mello had been given the order to let one of the new recruits use this new rover to move some barrels. He didn't pick the right one for the job.
Mello: Aaah, don't crush the barrels!
When Mello was screaming, Viva arrived to the scene.
Viva: Mello, how could you pick him for the job, he's got one eye, how was he supposed to see depth...
And so the test ended for the day. Next question, how to clean this mysterious goo from the barrels that started spreading around the base.
"Avoncliff Aqueduct carries the Kennet and Avon Canal over the River Avon and the Bath to Westbury railway line, at Avoncliff in Wiltshire, England. It was built by John Rennie and chief engineer John Thomas, between 1797 and 1801. It is a Grade II* listed building. During construction stone from a local quarry was used which broke when affected by frost. This caused buttresses to collapse and parts of the structure to need rebuilding. Eventually Bath stone from Bathampton Down was used enabling greater stability." - from Wikipedia.
This summer I did a solo cycling tour across Europe through 12 countries over the course of 3 months. I began my adventure in Edinburgh, Scotland and finished in Florence, Italy cycling 8,816 km. During my trip I took 47,000 photos.
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 1, 2020) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the Philippine Sea with amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). America and Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter Estrada)
Sometimes we move them! This is historic Stannum House on the New England Highway in Tenterfield, northern New South Wales. It is now a boutique hotel, looks a fantastic period place to stay in.
Stannum House was built in 1888 by John Holmes Reid. It is the foremost architecturally and historically significant building in the district. It was designed by Italian architects in the latest and grandest style of the era. It is built on a foundation excavated down to granite bedrock then set on granite blocks to give maximum stability. The house became the centre of Tenterfield society and was the family home to 12 children who were cared for by 14 domestic staff.
Stannum is Latin for tin, the mining of which funded the huge construction cost of this grand 19th century mansion built on the highest point in Tenterfield. It is an outstanding example of Victorian era grandeur and served as the Reid family home for more than 50 years.
The house is described as the perfect time capsule. It is a 3 storey triple brick and stucco building with front bay windows and cast iron veranda and balcony decoration. The four panel front door has side and fan lights and the splendid vestibule has an archway supported by Corinthian columns.
Off the vestibule are 3 beautifully restored rooms which present magnificent antiques and curios, some of which were owned by the Reid family.
Upstairs are exquisite hand engraved and patterned glass windows with a Juliet balcony leading off the front bedroom. The interior has superb red cedar throughout including a unique cedar spiral staircase, and 10 Italian marble fireplaces. Local stonemasons cut the granite steps.
During WW2, the house was commandeered by the Army for use as a hospital and command base. It was returned to the family after the war.
In 1954 the Reid family sold to a Greek fruiterer who turned the building into a boarding house and removed the roof tower. When he built a new motel next door, the two front rooms were used as a restaurant and bar and the remainder of the building closed off.
The house was purchased by Kirk Jensen and Peter Gelhaar in August, 1997. The house was very bland, with the original artwork painted out, shag-pile carpets and lino on the floors, and 1970s retro wall paper and colour scheme. Kirk, an expert in Victorian era restoration, set about the enormous task of returning the house to its former glory. He has excelled in its restoration.
The great, great grandson of John Holmes Reid, Peter Maxwell Reid, along with the last surviving relative born at Stannum House, John Reid Mackie opened the fully restored building on 2nd June, 2003.
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 1, 2020) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sails near Iwo Jima. America, flagship of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter Estrada)
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 10, 2020) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) recover a rigid-hull inflatable boat following a visit, board, search and seizure exercise. Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) transit the Philippine Sea to maintain stability in the region. America, flagship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, assigned to Amphibious Squadron Eleven, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Cavenaile)
Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao, an island in the southern Caribbean Sea that forms a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Formerly the capital of the Netherlands Antilles prior to its dissolution in 2010, it has an estimated population of 150,000. The historic centre of the city consists of four quarters: the Punda and Otrobanda, which are separated by the Sint Anna Bay, an inlet that leads into the large natural harbour called the Schottegat, as well as the Scharloo and Pietermaai Smal quarters, which are across from each other on the smaller Waaigat harbour. Willemstad is home to the Curaçao synagogue, the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas. The city centre, with its unique architecture and harbour entry, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Insel Air, the national airline of Curaçao, had its corporate head office in Maduro Plaza.
Tourism is a major industry and the city has several casinos. The city centre of Willemstad has an array of colonial architecture that is influenced by Dutch styles. Archaeological research has also been developed there.
Owing to its location near the Venezuelan oilfields, its political stability and its natural deep water harbour, Willemstad became the site of an important seaport and refinery. Willemstad's harbour is one of the largest oil handling ports in the Caribbean. The refinery, at one point the largest in the world, was originally built and owned by Royal Dutch Shell in 1915.
The four companies comprising the Royal Dutch Shell refining operation; the actual refinery, oil bunkering, the tugboat company (KTK) and the local distribution of refined products (CurOli/Gas) were each sold to the government of Curaçao in 1985 for the symbolic sum of one guilder per company, or a total of 4 guilders and is now leased to PDVSA, the state owned Venezuelan oil company. Schlumberger, the world's largest oil field services company is incorporated in Willemstad.
Numerous financial institutions are incorporated in Willemstad due to Curaçao's favourable tax policies.
The Avalon University School of Medicine is located in Willemstad. The Caribbean Medical University is also located in Willemstad, close to the city centre.
Major League Baseball players Jair Jurrjens, Wladimir Balentien, Jurickson Profar, Andruw Jones, Ozzie Albies, Kenley Jansen and Jonathan Schoop are from Willemstad.
Pabao Little League has appeared in five Little League World Series, winning in 2004. They were crowned the International Champions in 2019 after a victory over Japan. They were defeated 8-0 in the World Championship by River Ridge, Louisiana. In 2008, another Pabao Little League team won the Junior League World Series, after winning the Latin America Region, then defeating the Asia-Pacific Region and Mexico Region champions to become the International champion, and finally defeating the U.S. champion (West Region), Hilo American/National LL (Hilo, Hawaii), 5-2.
Willemstad is served by Curaçao International Airport, located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of the city, which is annually used by about two million passengers.
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after twelve years of some stability, if not to say some enforced immobility in North Carolina, i'm free to travel again. in fact, i'm forced to travel, as i am losing my home and must find a new one. due to global warming, which we all know doesn't exist, it's too darn hot in North Carolina. so i'm moving north, where the days often are cooler. some people claim they have snow too. i suppose i can survive snow.
but meanwhile i intend to take a little trip. or two. or three. if you would be willing to host me, put me up for a day or two in a spare bedroom, let me sleep on a couch, or even pitch a tent in your backyard, please let me know, via Flickrmail. or if you would just like to meet for a coffee, should i pass through your burg, that would be great. i am, quite literally, going to be searching for America, and Americans. hope i find you out there somewhere.