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Lengthen the neck to the length that you want (I use the real measurements) up to where the headstock would be. Begin to make the Lego buttons for the fret board.
Today I started off walking past Hype tattoo parlour (one of my “targets”) but there was a joiner working in the doorway so even if I had plucked up the courage to venture into the unknown then I wouldn’t have been able to get the shot I wanted anyway - strike #1. Next I approached an elderly gentleman sat on a park bench - at 85ish he was a definite change of direction for me but alas he listened politely before courteously saying “I don’t think so” - strike #2. Ah well ...
… and so I found myself reverting to type with another bloke younger than myself - but the encounter was no less enjoyable for this.
Jordan was sat on part of the old Roman Wall finishing his lunch when I walked past and spotted a camera draped round his neck - this was enough for me so I approached and with very little discussion he agreed. Early on I asked what his camera was and he held it up - a Fujifilm bridge camera which I think he said he got for his 21st birthday as he wanted to buy something meaningful - this was his first proper camera other than compacts. Timing being everything I then took my camera out of its bag and he commented something along the lines of it being a real camera and that he felt “emasculated” - ouch!!! Not a bit of it - I’ve seen iPhone shots and “handbagcam” shots that prove it’s what you do with it that counts! We talked a bit about the project and whether Jordan liked photographing people and although he said yes it’s really urbex photography that appeals to him at the moment but as a newcomer to the art he’s still quite open-minded about what he likes.
It turns out that Jordan and I also share a passion (or curse) in that we are both avid Newcastle United fans and we talked quite a bit about that. He asked me my thoughts on the upcoming derby but we got side-tracked onto how the new signings were fitting in so I’ll put it on record that we’ll win 3-1 … you heard it here first ;). Jordan is not a season ticket holder but still gets to see about a quarter of the games a year and hopes that will increase now that he’s living back in Newcastle.
Jordan, similar to my previous stranger, is an English Lit graduate from Manchester (I think) but hasn’t quite worked out what his vocation is going to be so he’s working on a fill-in job at the moment and has recently been doing night shifts - sooner him than me!
I gave Jordan my camera to flick through the shots and he seemed to like the shots but technically I don’t think he pops out from the background enough and I reckon I missed a trick here - he was in no hurry, easy to talk to because of our shared interests and being into photography might well have been happy to entertain a little technical endeavour and I wish I’d tried using a little flash to light him whilst stopping everything down to shut out the ambient light and try and get a bit of contrast between him and the background - but this didn’t occur to me at the time and instead I was simply quite pleased that I noticed that the first couple of shots were underexposed and took the time to dial in a bit of exposure compensation (manual exposure would be way too much for me to cope with here). Of course I didn’t use those as I preferred the composition of the one posted - so photoshop to the rescue again ;).
Jordan, thanks very much for helping me with my project - it was fun talking to you.
TOON TOON!!!
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This picture is #26 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
A fishing competition taking place on Hastings beach in 1971.
It also shows the old harbour arm before the latest round of reinforcements started (some shown in my Harbour arm set).
Scanned from an old negative taken with a Mamiya Sekor 1000TL.
The Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation recently held its graduation ceremony at the CSC in Wilmington, Delaware, celebrating the achievements of its latest cohort of scholars. The event was a testament to the hard work and determination of the graduates, who have overcome various challenges to achieve their educational goals.
As the graduates walked across the stage, the room was filled with pride and joy from family, friends, and supporters. The keynote speaker delivered an inspiring message, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and the transformative power of education.
The ceremony also highlighted the foundation’s commitment to supporting non-traditional students, particularly women, in their pursuit of higher education. Each graduate received their diploma, symbolizing not just an academic achievement but a fresh start and a step towards a brighter future.
The celebration concluded with a reception, where attendees had the opportunity to connect, share their stories, and celebrate the success of the graduates. The Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation continues to make a significant impact in the community, empowering individuals to achieve their dreams through education.
David started chatting to his competitors at one stage. Gary said he didnt feel much like responding.....
The Aussie V8 Supercars begin the Austin 400, tearing out of Turn One and Two.
Taken at the Austin 400 Aussie V8 Supercars at the Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas in May, 2013.
Arcade Fire - Ready to Start
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Businessmen drink my blood
Like the kids in art school said they would
And I guess I'll just begin again
You say can we still be friends
If I was scared, I would
And if I was bored, you know I would
And if I was yours, but I'm not
All the kids have always known
That the emperor wears new clothes
But to bow to down to them anyway
Is better than to be alone
If I was scared, I would
And if I was bored, you know I would
And if I was yours, but I'm not
Now you're knocking at my door
Saying please come out against the night
But I would rather be alone
Than pretend I feel alright
If the businessmen drink my blood
Like the kids in art school said they would
Then I guess I'll just begin again
You say can we still be friends
If I was scared, I would
And if I was pure, you know I would
And if I was yours, but I'm not
Now I'm Ready to Start
If I was scared, I would
And if I was pure, you know I would
And if I was yours, but I'm not
Now I'm Ready to Start
Now I'm Ready to Start
I would rather be wrong
Than live in the shadows of your song
My mind is open wide
And now I'm ready to start
Now I'm Ready to Start
My mind is open wide
Now I'm Ready to Start
Not sure you'll open the door
To step out into the dark
Now I'm ready!
startrampe methodistische kirche in reinickendorf
Gewusst von Thomas Lautenschlag in der Guess Where Berlin-Gruppe
Glasgow Airport, golden-orange early on Saturday morning.
I assume this is G-JECM, to fly a few hours later to Newquay.
Madayaw!!!
BEAT THE SUMMER:
PEAK JOURNEY - “MT. APO RAINFOREST ADVENTURE”
Bongolanon via Ilomavis Trail
“A WORLD WITHIN – Universe of creation unfolds as one set foot in this land of abundance, Mt. Apo”
GET READY TO HIKE . . . meters through thick wetland with mossy vegetations and trees to get to the peak?
YOU CAN’T HELP BUT marvel at the landscape, luscious green swathe of rain forest, plant life of flowers and field that stretches to walk more than 18 hours for over 27 kilometers in 4 days. It starts flat on side of the horizon, and gradually slopes up and down toward the opposite side, past hills, streams and muddy area… and by the end of it you’ll be caked with dirt and splattered with mud and tired one. But you’ll want to do it all over again the adventure at…
“BONGOLANON TRAIL, Sitio Waterfalls, Barangay Bongolanon, Municipality of Magpet, North Cotabato to LAKE VENADO to reached MT. APO and back Via LAKE VENADO to LAKE AGCO ILOMAVIS, KIDAPAWAN CITY TRAIL: SUMMER TREK 2013 - March 27 to 31, 2013.”
When we only see the world from a single perspective it is easy to forget that just beyond the horizon there’s a place where nature and people still leave in harmony and joy. A place where time and wonders dumbly and beauty is in place inside. Once in a while it is nice to stop and appreciate the simpler things in life. Trying to keep images in a nature visible perspective -THE MT. APO!
Fortunately, my canon 450D takes care of that. Sometimes expressing for both light and shadow can be quite a challenge. Just to capture stunning views and sceneries, the final details of natures treasure is in. Behind every quartered is the personal story waiting to be searched and celebrated - THE CLIMB AND TREK!
My camera can captures in a different textured like vivid, warm, intense, night and more. Photographs have a way to bring people closer and its moment like this that connects life, object and spirit landscape. The heart taking scenery of Mt. Apo, Lake Venado and others beneath my view images stimulation captured the ideal mode – PERFECT SNAPSHOTS!
BUILDING ENDURANCE AND EFFICIENCY
Opportunity knocks once at every man’s door. No one knows exactly when and where. But it will. It’s up to the person whether he’ll hold on to it or let it slip through his fingers.
All physical endeavors demand a firm fitness base. To perform efficiently, one should have adequate muscular strength and stamina, above-average flexibility exercise, appropriate body weight and body composition movement and specific type and level of endurance in preparation of the events.
Climbing/Trekking, a sport that gives a premium to agility, speed, technique and power, is of no exception. Need to be able to move around the ground with ease, carrying our body efficiently to any point on the ground to execute appropriate walks as needed. They should be able do this consistent by throughout the climb/trek events without a dip in their performances, displaying stamina and endurance relative to the intensity and duration of the events.
Endurance is governed by training; it is a power sport requires more than engaging in continuous, long-duration exercise like walking, jogging, running and biking in developing “endurance”.
Efficiency requires the development of power endurance and speed endurance – in that order!
THE GLIMPSE OF THE ADVENTURE
Mt. Apo, the country’s highest peak, provides an inspiring backdrop to the city, arising 9,692 feet from the rich fertile lands of Davao City, Davao del Sur and North Cotabato. In its slopes, burgeoned with rain forests, a paradise of waterfalls and springs inhabits the endangered Philippine Eagle.
Conquering Mt. Apo peak is known to the natives as the kingdom of the mountain god, Apo Sandawa, Mt. Apo is also the home of the Philippines’ rarest orchids, plants, birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and butterflies. It is also a favorite climb site of foreign and local mountaineers.
Lake Venado located at the foot of Mt Apo; it is... the highest lake in the country, est. surface elevation of 7,200ft or 2,194m above sea level!
ITINERARY AND ROUTE
Day 1 - March 27
10:30am Tagum City Overland Terminal to Davao City Ecoland Terminal - P120.00
01:30pm Davao City to Kidapawan City (Van along Gaisano Mall - P 150.00)
05:10pm Kidapawan City to Barangay Bongolanon, Municipality of Magpet, North Cotabato – P100.00
05:30pm Sitio Waterfalls, Barangay Bongolanon, Municipality of Magpet, North Cotabato
07:00pm Dinner
Day 2 - March 28
07:30am Breakfast
08:30am Magpet Tourism Adventure Briefing – P500.00 Entrance Fee
09:00am Start of Climb and Trek, Bongolanon Trail Mt. Apo Rainforest Adventure
05:35pm Bob-Bong Camp (after 5 campsite stations)
Day 3 - March 29
08:00am Trekking Bob-Bong Camp to Lake Venado
01:00pm Lake Venado
Day 4 - March 30
03:30am Climb/Trek to Mt. Apo Peak from Venado Lake
07:30am Peak of Mt. Apo
09:00am Mt. Apo Peak to Lake Venado
12:45pm Lake Venado
Day 5 - March 31
07:30am Climb and Trekking Lake Venado to Lake Agco
01:20pm Lake Agco
03:30pm Kidapawan City
04:00pm Kidapawan City to Davao City
07:30pm Davao City Ecoland Terminal to Tagum City
08:45pm Tagum City - Home
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thanks to Ms. Caroline Espejon of Davao City for inviting me to join the adventure, the 13 teachers from Davao Chinese School and my Officemates in City Information Office Leo Timogan, Louie Bryan Mirafuentes Lapat, Kelvin Dongcoy Mcoy and Zee Palermo Zaragosa, who joined the adventure. Extends my thanks to all of them for much very supportive on me during the summer journey. The tent installation, food preparations and the camaraderie as a group and to our two porters and caretakers, THANK YOU!!
Lastly, To Our Almighty God who give Full Blessing on Me throughout the Journey, SHOKRAN!
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Em um mashup intergalático com os dois pés no mundo dos games, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper e C-3PO mostram um olhar inédito sobre as manetes de Master System, Mega Drive e Super Nintendo. Seja na poltrona de casa ou junto do lado negro da força, aperte start e comece o jogo!
Visitors to Bear Creek Lake State Park enjoy ample opportunities to fish. This visitor started his day early and was packing up before this late August day's heat index climbed close to 100 degrees.
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An der Startlinie vor Tutzing wurde an Pfingsten ordentlich 'Gas' gegeben - bei 64 Yachten wird dann schon mal lautstark nach mehr "Raum!" verlangt. Siehe auch Abdruck in der Süddeutschen Zeitung ST/WT am 04. Juni 2009 und die Website www.drachenklasse.de/regionales/itemshowone.php4?id=204&a... :-)