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This wasn't easy. 20 second timer (= max on my nikon), means 20 seconds to:
- get on there
- untangle lights - they always got tangled up again
- wrap myself in lights - without (!) pulling them out
- try to get in a somewhat graceful pose
- keep an eye on the camera timer light to see if it wasn't going off yet
- keep still!
Most shots turned out somewhat psychadelic. Not 100% happy, might try again with an assistent. :p
On another note: I'm waiting for Nikon to step it up. Canon released the 7D recently, I got the chance to test it out the day it came out. Niceness. Wanted a D700 but thinking about my future projects, might want more MP. Canon 5DII sounds very appealing. And has video. *sniffles* Don't make me do it, Nikon! Dooooooon't!
The eastbound train climbs the hill on 11th St. Luckily a motorist held back long enough for me to get a few shots.
This just makes me smile. What a happy looking flower, stretching out and up towards the sun. Looking ahead now to summer...
I was directly under this eagle and she was very happy to cooperate with me. Of course you can tell she was keeping a close eye on me!
A late CSX Q433 thunders south through "the wall" in Orangeburg with a pair of UP SD70s leading the way to Oak Island
Union Pacific Railroad Alco C855 61 at Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 20, 1965, Kodachrome by Lou Schmitz, Chuck Zeiler collection. The UP ran a competition between the three remaining domestic locomotive builders to come up with dual diesel locomotives as a unit reduction experiment. The brainchild of D. S. Neuhart, the UP's CMO (Chief Mechanical Officer), the concept was to replace as many as 10 first generation units with three dual engine units, which would develop 15,000 horsepower. By mid-1963, all three builders had designs ready, with Alco enjoying a 500 horsepower advantage, using two 16-cylinder 2750 hp Model 251C diesels, placed on the frame with the GT-598 generators facing the ends, and radiators located in the middle. Alco built three C855's, two with cabs and one B (booster), numbered 60, 60B and 61. This locomotive was built June 1964 (c/n 84731) and retired August 1970. The trucks and span bolsters came from retired gas-turbines. The boxes on the running boards are for sand. At 86 feet in length, 16 feet 4¾ inces tall, the 5500 horsepower C855 tipped the scales at 528,000 pounds fully provisioned. The C855's spent their lives in the general freight pool based at North Platte, Nebraska. Unfortunately, they were prone to nagging failures, and with Alco's uncertain future, no more C855's were built. All three C855's were scrapped after a little over six years of service.
Reference
utahrails.net/up-diesel-roster/up-diesel-roster-01.php#c855a
Looking up at Magnificent Fregatebirds (Fregata magnificens) flying over us! Suriname RIver, Suriname.
UP 1996 sleeps under a clear starry sky while a westbound intermodal streaks past.
This locomotive is here in Pacific, Missouri for the town's annual Heritage and Art Fair.
We have several Gardenia bushes outside our door and they are all filling up with their aromatic blooms. Quite a sight to see.
When we moved here mother dug up these bushes at our old home and planted them here. She transplanted a lot of plants and flowers but these Gardenia were probably her favorite. They fill us with lots of memories, too. 😊
A westbound BNSF coal train heads up Mullan Pass near Tobin, Montana. Four Montana Rail Link SD40s are pushing on the rear while another mid-train set can be seen in the distance. The head end power can also be seen up the grade.
Back to June and the weekend of the first Torbay Airshow which saw several park & ride services laid on to transport the crowds of people to Paignton to see the air displays. Several of the service were barely used and proved to be a large waste of money, the one P&R service that Stagecoach operated that did carry decent numbers was the Orange Shuttle to Gallows Gate. Pictured making the long steep climb up towards Preston Down we see veteran Dennis Trident, S811BWC, 17011, with an early evening service on the Saturday. The bus along with the rest of the older Tridents in the Stagecoach Devon fleet were to move on soon after the event.
Company: Stagecoach Devon
Registration: S811BWC
Fleet Number: 17011
New: 1999
Chassis: Dennis Trident
Bodywork: Alexander ALX400 H77F
Route: Orange Shuttle (Paignon, Preston, Seaway Road-Gallows Gate)
Location: Sandringham Gardens, Preston
History: New to East London (TA11)
Exposure: 1/1000 @ f6.3 200ISO
Date: 11 June 2016
checked out this clothing line pop-up shop outside the Brooklyn Museum--she's showing how the collar can be worn up (or down)
#teeshirttales
@upandoutmentality
watch interview:
The whole “Sf. Jacob - Barătia” Catholic Church is made up of three distinct elements:
The Bărăția Church, dedicated to Saint Jacob, built in the 13th century. The original choir, built in Gothic style, on ribs, has been preserved to this day. The nave of the church has been decommissioned over time but its foundations have been updated during the restorations of the years 1963-1965. The present form of the church dates from 1760. Inside the church is the tomb of the Saxon committee Laurențiu from Câmpulung, who died in 1300.
The Bărăția Tower. The foundation and the first two levels of the bell tower were built in 1730 in place of an older tower. The last floor with a clock and a pointed roof dates from the end of the 19th century.
The Parish House dating from the 17th century.
Since I just posted the Little Blue Heron (juvenile) I thought that I would stick with the theme and serve up a Snowy Egret just for good measure. I thought they were the same type of bird at first until someone pointed out the differences to me a few years back. I like the reflection in this capture that was taken on Horsepen Bayou at very low tide in the early morning light.
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Created for Textures for Layers Challenge #26: All Washed Up
Photo and textures supplied by Paul Grand
"One marked feature of the people, both high and low, is a love for flowers." - Robert Fortune
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It was a very busy day at the office, but that's okay. I got through it and managed to make it to the evening where I get to enjoy some warmth and sunshine.
It's supposed to keep climbing in temperature this week and if this keeps up we just might skip spring and go straight into Summer.
It wouldn't be the first time, but it's too early to say right now.
Anyway; hope everyone has had a good day.
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Remember when the adults let you stay up WAY past your bedtime? You could even say it felt like you were allowed to stay up all night! This was taken handheld in extremely low light, hence the slide to pull out every bit of light that could be pulled out with some serious noise reduction thrown in.
masha2alah plz
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