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170505-N-ZW825-251 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 5, 2017) An MH-60R helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 takes off from Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Sterett is part of the Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group and is the third deploying group operating under the command and control construct called 3rd Fleet Forward. U.S. 3rd Fleet operating forward offers additional options to the Pacific Fleet commander by leveraging the capabilities of 3rd and 7th Fleets. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

Surface Tension by Sutara Nitenson

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Surface Closeup by Mario Klingemann

Terracotta Surface with Yellow Ochre by Plant Design Online

was struck by how "hard" this pice looks. The pitted surface makes it look like a rock.

This series shows once-fired surfaces from a recent project. The goal was to make pieces that did not reflect an obvious human touch.

The clay was rolled super-thin (1-3 mm) with fireplace ash and leaves. Some pebbles got into the mix too. After firing I lightly applied a wax coat and then oxides and other powdered pigments (yellow ochre, copper carbonate, and copper oxide). The black copper carbonate in particular brought out the wonderful random lines left by leaves, twigs, and other debris.

I decided not to fire again after the bisque firing. Pieces that had more wax look flatter and more metallic. Those with less wax show the wonderful random lines more clearly.

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by Emilia Nylén

Surface by chrisdmyk

surface_transport_5 by DHS Science and Technology Directorate

Researching and testing a suite of threat detection tools, the Surface Transportation Explosives Threat Detection (STETD) program is developing screening technology that can identify potential threats on people and in their bags without physically interacting with them.

140815-N-MB306-019 by Naval Surface Warriors

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 15, 2014) Senior Chief Donnie Ryan judges a cake competition during the Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Surface Line Week. More than 40 commands participated in professional and athletic events.. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

SEMA2012-1W0794 by surface dvd

120309-N-DH124-189 by Naval Surface Warriors

The Surface Forces Readiness Manual is signed into policy. Admiral John Harvey, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command presides over the ceremony as Vice Adm. Richard Hunt, Commander, Naval Surfaces Forces and Rear Adm. Davis Thomas Commander, Naval Surfaces Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet endorsed the SFRM.

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