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With impeccable timing these little yellow stars spot exactly the right time of the year to rise and shine.
I had been in a pasture exploring the old yellow barn and fighting off "LOTS" of these little buggers, get back in my car and see that this one hitched a ride!
For Our Daily Challenge 2
Nice one. I think my youngest took this shit. This is the beauty of film. It is what it is, I moved and have my eyes shut. Could have been perfect, because Sietske is all sharp. This is life. I love this.
Lomography CN400 @ 200 ISO
This beautiful horse took my breath away when she stepped into the light.
Shawano County Barn Quilt #102: A Horse Named Trixie
Timing can mean everything when it comes to taking an image. A blink, a glance, a change of direction..... it all happens at a critical time.
Sometimes we press the shutter at that precise time - here's an example of that - hope you like it!
Thanks for any comments, views or favorites - all much appreciated!
Wishing you a fantastic day and week!
British Claasic competing in the Group Sb class at the Winton Festival of Speed.
(1 of 3) #60 - Michael Byrne - Lotus Seven S4.
(2 of 3) #43 - Don Bartley - Austin Healy Sprite.
(3 of 3) #78 - Gordon Bunyan - Triumph Spitfire.
Winton Raceway, Victoria, Australia.
Never been to a Cricket match before, Don't understand it but by the reaction of the crowd... this is a very good thing for 1 Team and very bad for the other...lol
Totally lucked out on this shot during the Tour De Victoria time trials.
Nikon D7000, 50mm F1.4 lens.
Settings: 1/60th shutter, F14. Added some contrast and saturation in PS.
Thanks to JQ and MM, I knew that NS 8098 (Conrail Heritage Unit) was leading train 112 westbound from Louisville to St. Louis. Originally estimated into the Lou for 0715, I had hoped they would fall down. After checking my work schedule, I learned I had a meeting at 0900! Then I hoped the train wouldn't fall down too much...
Listening to the feed while getting ready for work found the Southern West District was really busy around 0700. 239 was holding the main at New Baden. 168 was coming west behind 239. 167 was heading east to clear up at New Baden. 112 was getting permission from the CN at Centralia and D76 wanted to enter Centralia Yard Limits and also head west. Whew!
112 took a short delay from the BNSF at Centralia so I figured my only hope was for 167 to meet the first two at New Baden then run east to Shattuc for 112 and D76. That was not to be as 112 got a warrant west to catch up to 239 and 168.
I went to work continuing to listen to the feed and anxiously listening for 112 to call signals. Eventually, 0830 rolled around and I left the warehouse to spend 15 minutes trackside. Luckily, everything kept moving and by 0845 I heard 112 call "Clear MP 19". Within a quick moment, the 8098 popped around the corner and under the former L&N (now Metrolink) and passed the platform for the long gone Southern depot in Belleville. 112 was clearly forwarding some power west but Big Blue certainly stood out from the 8 normally dressed sisters.
Got the shot and back to work in time for the 0900 meeting!
01-27-2016
Pladda and Ailsa Craig from above Kildonan on the Isle of Arran, at dusk.
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DB tug 60011 arrives at Swinton on a pathing stop , running to amended schedule meant the 6M99 Immingham SS - Wolverhampton ST appeared before the station lights went out.
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The sky erupts in shades of pink, coral, and deep blue as dawn breaks over San Francisco, captured from the iconic Twin Peaks viewpoint. This elevated perspective—nearly 1,000 feet above sea level—offers one of the city's most breathtaking panoramas, showing the urban grid stretching toward the bay while the sky performs its daily color spectacular.
The timing is perfect. That brief window when artificial lights still glow across the cityscape while natural light begins painting the eastern sky creates a magical duality. Street lamps trace the city's arterial roads through residential neighborhoods, their orange sodium vapor lights creating warm pools against the cool predawn darkness. Larger commercial districts shine brighter—likely the Bayview industrial corridor and Candlestick Point area catching early morning activity. Across the bay, the East Bay cities of Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond create a continuous necklace of lights along the far shore.
The sky itself demands attention. Wispy clouds catch and scatter the sunrise in layers of pink and salmon, creating horizontal bands of color that gradiate from deep navy blue overhead through purple and rose toward that brilliant peachy-orange glow near the horizon. It's the kind of sunrise that stops people mid-commute, that gets shared across social media, that reminds San Franciscans why they tolerate the city's challenges. The atmospheric conditions—likely some marine layer influence creating those striated clouds—turn an ordinary sunrise into something spectacular.
Looking at the urban fabric below, you can read San Francisco's residential character. The dense grid of houses and low-rise buildings filling the foreground represents neighborhoods like Noe Valley, Glen Park, or Bernal Heights—communities of single-family homes, small apartment buildings, and tree-lined streets that give San Francisco its human scale despite being a major city. The brighter commercial zones punctuate the residential sea, marking neighborhood business districts and larger employers that anchor local economies.
The bay itself provides the ultimate backdrop. That dark band of water stretching across the middle distance separates San Francisco from the East Bay, its surface barely distinguishable from land at this twilight hour. The Bay Bridge would be visible from this vantage during full daylight, connecting the city to Oakland and beyond. During World War II, this bay teemed with military vessels. During the Gold Rush, it was choked with abandoned ships as crews deserted to seek fortune in the Sierra foothills. Now it's a commuter corridor, environmental restoration zone, and recreational playground—always central to Bay Area identity.
Twin Peaks itself holds special significance in San Francisco's geography and culture. These two hills—remnants of the ancient Franciscan Formation that forms much of the city's bedrock—were called "Los Pechos de la Chola" (Breasts of the Indian Maiden) by early Spanish settlers. The Ohlone people who inhabited these lands for thousands of years before European contact knew them by different names lost to history. Now they're preserved parkland offering 360-degree views that help residents and visitors understand San Francisco's unique topography—a city built on dozens of hills jutting up from a peninsula barely seven miles square.
The residential development pattern visible here tells stories about San Francisco's growth. Those tightly packed homes spreading across every available hillside represent waves of expansion—post-earthquake reconstruction, post-war suburban development, and continuous infill that's made San Francisco one of America's densest cities. The preservation of Twin Peaks as open space rather than building site represents hard-won victories by conservation advocates who understood that cities need breathing room, viewpoints, and preserved natural areas as much as they need housing and commerce.
This view also reveals what you can't see from street level—the sheer scale of the city's lighting infrastructure, the energy consumption represented by thousands of glowing windows and street lights, the environmental footprint of urban density. Yet density has advantages. These compact neighborhoods support public transit, walkable amenities, and lower per-capita resource use than sprawling suburbs. San Francisco's environmental contradictions—progressive values meeting high consumption reality—play out in scenes like this.
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Sunrise long exposure at Cape Banks, Sydney Australia.
Nikon D800 & Nikkor 16-35mm, Lee Big Stopper filter. PP in PS CC using Nik Software and luminosity masks.
Timing and camera control SplashArt Water Drop Kit
SplashArt Kit Video on youtube
Canon 7D 1/250 f/20 iso 100 100mm f/2.8 L macro.
Strobist info 4 YN560 Blue Yellow Gels at white background. Mounted left right 1/32 Power 12 inches inches in front of background.
Liquid - Water Xanthan Gum and a touch of Dettol Power and Pure Multi Purpose Kitchen
SP#152 -"Le temps file, le temps n'attend personne.
Le temps guérit toutes les blessures.
Tous autant que nous sommes nous voulons plus de temps. Du temps pour se relever, du temps pour grandir, du temps pour lâcher prise.
Du temps."
Grey's Anatomy
Sometimes the simplest of things in life are the hardest things to do. Like clicking send on an email...
Today I did that twice, but those emails represented something far greater, something that has been a long, long time in the making.
One email was addressed to my colleagues (about 120 people), the other addressed to people I deal with regularly through work (another 100+). They both explained my intention go fulltime as Siân in the near future!
Having plucked-up the courage to click 'send', I then sat there weeping as a constant flow of emails and texts piled-in with messages of support, admiration and love. It was just an amazing moment.
For those interested, I have set out below my message.
Another (BIG) step forward...
Siân x
I feel now is an appropriate time to share with you all a deeply personal issue that I have wrestled with for many years, and to advise you of some changes that will take place in the not-so-distant future.
Whilst I recognise that this may well come as a shock to many of you (or maybe not?), I wish to advise you all that I am transgender and that I intend on transitioning, living full time as a female.
The last few years in particular have been very difficult for me, and you will appreciate, I hope, that this isn’t a decision I’ve taken lightly.
Until recently, I didn’t believe that I would ever have the strength to discuss openly my gender dysphoria. But of late, I have come to realise that there is a way forward for me, however to achieve that, I need to be honest about my feelings.
Getting to this stage hasn’t been easy. Since my early teenage years, I felt a deep sense of shame about my dysphoria, fearing that my life would be over if anyone were ever to find out. However, after much soul searching, of late I have come to accept my feelings, and in doing so, develop a strong sense of personal pride.
I recognise that many of you may well be struggling to comprehend why I feel the way I do and why I’ve opted to go public. The truth is really quite simple... It is about me leading the life that I want to lead, not leading the life that others want me to lead.
It’s not about drawing attention to myself. Quite the opposite actually; I want to be able to walk down the street and go about my day-to-day life un-noticed.
It’s not a hobby. And it’s not about fulfilling sexual desires.
Instead, it’s about feeling good about myself. About feeling content.
And I would hope that you all recognise those basic needs to some degree.
Over the last three years, I have made some great strides forward, initially opening-up to my family and thereafter my friends.
My family – I’m sad to say – initially struggled to accept it, with my Dad first suggesting “Why don’t you just stop doing it?” If only it were that simple…
But we’re making progress, which is great, and credit to them for finally engaging in a very difficult situation.
My friends have been wonderfully supportive and have encouraged me on my journey. And I’ve also received much-welcome support recently from those colleagues in whom I have already confided.
I’m sorry to say that I haven’t received the same level of support from the NHS. Whilst my GP has been a fantastic ally, unfortunately the rest of the system has been found wanting. To illustrate, I was referred to a Gender Identity Clinic (GIC) in Summer 2017 – so, coming up on two years ago – and suspect I’ve still got at least another 18 months to wait until my first appointment!
Clearly this is hugely frustrating, but if nothing else, illustrates the scale of gender dysphoria within society.
Having received my referral, I foresaw the GIC process as providing much needed support and guidance in helping me conclude these important life decisions. However, given the timescales involved, I came to realise that I couldn’t wait and would instead need to make decisions unassisted, based ultimately on what felt right.
A little over a year ago, I opted to start a slow transition, not least growing my hair in order to achieve a more feminine appearance. I know that a number of you have queried what’s been going on with me over recent months, so now you know!
The most important consideration in all of this are my children. Whilst I have had an initial conversation with them, until such time as they are comfortable with the new situation, I will continue to present at work as [ ], so please (for now), continue to refer to me as [ ], using the pronouns he and his.
However, ultimately, it is my intention to present fulltime as a female, going by the name of Siân (pronounced ‘Sharn’) and using the pronouns she and her. At present, I am unable to be more specific with regards timings, but at least now you know my intentions.
Clearly there are a lot of logistics still to address, but with the help of the Board and HR, I would hope these are sorted in good order. We will, of course, keep you appraised as to the next steps and when I intend to present fulltime as Siân.
I have worked with some of you for more than 15 years and recognise that these changes – as and when they materialise – may cause some confusion initially, so please don’t feel bad if you accidentally call me [ ] or mis-gender me, and please don’t treat me any differently.
One important point I’m keen to leave you with is to stress that I am – and will remain – the same person, with the same morals and the same principles. I just look a little bit different; a bit like when Marathon bars became Snickers, as a close friend once described it.
I’ve chosen to share this with you as a trusted colleague and would appreciate your discretion in this matter. I would ask that you do not share this more broadly without my permission as my children’s mother and I are trying to support our children through this change in a gradual and considered way, and I therefore trust that you will respect our wishes.
If you’re unsure on anything I’ve explained herein – whatever it may be – please do come and speak to me; believe me, I’ve answered many embarrassing questions already, so you probably won’t be the first to ask!
In the meantime, you may find the following information resources of use:
www.livescience.com/54949-transgender-definition.html - what does ‘Transgender’ mean?
www.glaad.org/transgender/allies - tips for allies of transgender people
thinkgrowth.org/how-to-support-a-trans-colleague-641f0b34... - how to support a transgender colleague
transequality.org/sites/default/files/docs/resources/Unde... - frequently asked questions about transgender people
In closing, I simply ask for your support and understanding in the coming months and years, thank you.
Kind regards
[ ]
(soon to be Siân)
Bristol 404 (1954-55) Engine 1971cc S6 OHV
Production 52
Registration Number WPC 868 (Surrey)
Bristol SET
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The Bristol 404 and Bristol 405 were luxury introduced as successors to the 403, The Bristol 404 was the first of the two, introduced in 1953, being joined by the 405 in 1955 with the 404 produced for model years 1954-55 and the 505 continueing to 1958. The 404 was a very short wheelbase (96 inches) two door Coupe while the more numerous 405 came as a four door, 114 inch wheelbase Saloon and two door Drophead Coupe
The body used aluminium panels over a steel and ash frame, mounted on a substantial horse-shoe shaped chassis, most cars built had a highly tuned (through advanced valve timing) version of the 2 litre six-cylinder engine called the 100C which developed 125 bhp, though there was a standard version the 105 bhp engine was fitted with Solex triple downdraft carburettors, the new cars also recieved an improved gearbox with much shorter gear lever Externally, a notable feature of the 404 and 405 was the abandonment of the BMW-style radiator grille for one much more like an aero-engine.
Diolch am 77,869,871 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 77,869,871 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 06.10.2019 at Bicester Scramble, Bicester, Oxon. 143-1193
Sunrise at St Marys Loch. Again timing unfortunate as sunset the night before had been stunning and the next again sunrise was amazing. I settled for this! Not sure about the post processing.... been a long time since I used photoshop to tweak.
my timing was off this afternoon, we had sunshine, but I managed to get caught in a Hailstone Shower and Gales ... it was horrid ;(
When you want to see the Changing of the Guards at Amalienborg Palace.
Or you wander around Copenhagen and decide to have a look at the Place when suddenly there are loads of people and police and there's music....
"The Ceremony
At Amalienborg Palace, the royal residence in Copenhagen, the Royal Guard, mounted by the Kongelige Livgarde (Kings Life Guard)is on duty for 24 hours.
The size of the Guard and musical support is dependant on who is in residence at Amalienborg Palace:
Kongevagt (King's Watch) when the Monarch is in residence the Guards are accompanied by the Royal Guards music band.
Løjtnantsvagt (Lieutenant Watch) when Prince Henrik, Crown Prince Frederik or Prince Joachim are residing at Amalienborg in the capacity of regents the Guards are accompanied by flutes and drums.
Palævagt (Manor Watch) when the Crown Prince or Prince Joachim are in residence but not in the capacity of regents or the Palace is uninhabited the Guards march through Copenhagen without musical accompaniment."
So regarding to this (slightly outdated) article I was able to observe the Løjtnantsvagt. It was quite a show
On this site: www.kongehuset.dk/en/palaces-and-the-royal-yacht/changing...
you can read everything you need to know about the ceremony and a bit more....