Burano
Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.
I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.
Burano consists of four individual islands separated by canals and connected by bridges. Originally there were five islands separated by another canal. However, this has been filled in. Today, less than 3000 people live here.
Since the 16th century Burano was known for laces, that were produced here, today the traditional colorfully painted houses attract tourists.
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Newly emerged bracket fungus
Symmetrical form on the top of a small stump to make the count five species of Polyporales.
Tamarisk Chinensis
Tamarix chinensis is a species of tamarisk known by the common names five-stamen tamarisk and Chinese tamarisk or saltcedar. It is native to China and Korea, and it is known in many other parts of the world as an introduced species and sometimes an invasive noxious weed. It easily inhabits moist habitat with saline soils. Very popular with insects
King Olobor at Sunrise!
During my recent trip to the Maasai Mara, we sighted King Olobor of the Black Rock Pride early in the morning. He had had a very successful night as he was still busy feeding on the Wildebeest he had brought down under the cover of darkness.
King Olobor was captured before sunrise, during a photography safari on an early morning game drive in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya.
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Audie Murphy in Walk the Proud Land (1956)
German postcard by Ufa/Film-Foto. Photo: Universal Film, Inc. Audie Murphy in Walk the Proud Land (Jesse Hibbs, 1956)
Audie Murphy (1925-1971) was the most decorated US soldier of World War II. Subsequently, he was a film actor and songwriter. In the 1950s and 1960s, he enjoyed success as a performer in Westerns and adventure films. Murphy received every military award his country had to offer, some of them more than once - a total of 33 awards and medals; among others, he was a recipient of the Medal of Honor. He received five of his decorations from France and one from Belgium. During his three years of service, he served in the 3rd US Infantry Division, where he rose from Private to First Lieutenant.
Audie Leon Murphy was born in Kingston, Texas in 1925. His parents were Josie Bell (Killian) and Emmett Berry Murphy, poor sharecroppers of Irish descent. There was great poverty in his family which counted eleven children, two of whom died. As soon as these children were old enough, they were employed to help earn a living. His father disappeared one day and was never heard from again. Over the years, the mother became increasingly weak and died when Murphy was 16 years old. The three youngest children were sent to an orphanage and Murphy went to work, first at a petrol pump and then at a radio repair shop. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, he decided to enlist in the army. On his seventeenth birthday, he applied to a Marine recruiting station but was rejected because he was not of sufficient weight. Finally, after another unsuccessful application to the paratroopers, he was accepted into the infantry. With the help of his sister, he had used a forged birth certificate, with 1924 as his date of birth, to make himself look old enough. At Fort Meade, where his training was to be completed, he kept insisting on being sent overseas and in early 1943 Murphy landed with the rest of the troops in North Africa. He would become the most decorated American soldier of World War II and participated in combat operations for 27 months. Early in June 1945, a month after the German capitulation, Murphy returned to the United States, where he received a hero's welcome in his native Texas. He was honourably discharged from the army with the rank of a first lieutenant on 21 September 1945. Murphy became world famous when he appeared on the cover of Life (16 July 1945) as the "most decorated soldier". After the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950, he reenlisted in the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas National Guard. However, this division did not participate in combat. When Murphy left the Guard in 1966 it was with the rank of major. After Murphy returned from Europe, he bought a house in Farmersville for his eldest sister Corrine, her husband Poland Burns and their three children. His intention was that his youngest sister and two brothers, Nadine, Billie and Joe, who had been in an orphanage since their mother's death, would also move in with them but six children under one roof proved a bit much so Murphy took them in.
After actor James Cagney had seen Audie Murphy's picture on the cover of Life magazine, he invited him to Hollywood in September 1945. The first years there were difficult for Murphy. Cagney Productions paid for acting and dancing lessons but was reluctantly forced to admit that Murphy - at least at that point in his career - didn't have what it took to become a movie star. For the next several years he struggled to make it as an actor. Due to a lack of work, he became disillusioned, often ran out of money and slept on the floor of an old gym 'Terry Hunt's Athletic Club', owned by his friend Terry Hunt. He eventually got a bit role in the film Beyond Glory (John Farrow, 1948) starring Alan Ladd, and in Texas, Brooklyn and Heaven (William Castle, 1948) with Guy Madison and Diana Lynn. In this third film, Bad Boy (Kurt Neumann, 1949), Murphy got a leading role. Murphy also appeared in the film adaptation of Stephen Crane's book The Red Badge of Courage (John Huston, 1951), for which he received rave reviews. Murphy wrote his autobiography 'To hell and back' in 1949 and it became a national bestseller. The book was written by his friend David "Spec" McClure, a professional writer. He had great difficulty playing himself in the film version, To Hell and Back (Jesse Hibbs, 1955). He initially saw it as a kind of sell-out of his actions during the war and thought Tony Curtis should be given the lead role in the film. In the film, the reality was followed and Murphy's comrades died just as was mentioned in the book. At the end of the film, Murphy was the only member of his original regiment left. During the ceremony in which Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor, his friends were represented as ghosts. This was Murphy's idea to honour his friends. The film was a huge hit and brought in almost 10 million US dollars during its first years, setting a box-office record for Universal that wasn't broken for 20 years until it was finally surpassed by Jaws (Steven Spielberg, 1975). One of his better pictures was Night Passage (James Neilson, 1957), a Western in which he played the kid brother of James Stewart. In 1959 he starred in the Western No Name on the Bullet (Jack Arnold, 1959), which was well received, despite Murphy playing a professional killer. He worked for Huston again on The Unforgiven (John Huston, 1960) opposite Burt Lancaster and Audrey Hepburn.
Audie Murphy was plagued by insomnia, bouts of depression and nightmares, probably a result of the many battles he had to fight during his life. His first wife, Wanda Hendrix, often spoke of Murphy's struggles. During the 1960s Murphy was addicted to the sleeping pill Placidyl for a time. When he realised he had become addicted he locked himself in a hotel room and taught himself not to use it. He also broke the taboo of talking about war-related mental conditions. To draw attention to the problems of returning veterans from Korea and Vietnam, he spoke candidly about his own. He called on the US government to pay more attention to this issue and to study more closely the impact of war on mental health. Meanwhile, the studio system that Murphy grew into as an actor crumbled. Universal's new owners, MCA, dumped its "International" tag in 1962 and turned the studio's focus toward the more lucrative television industry. For theatrical productions, it dropped its roster of contract players and hired actors on a per-picture basis only. That cheap Westerns on the big screen were becoming a thing of the past bode no good for Murphy, either. The Texican (Lesley Selander, 1966) with Broderick Crawford, his lone attempt at a new, European form of inexpensive horse opera, to become known as "the Spaghetti Western", was unsuccessful. His star was falling fast. He made a total of 44 films, but Murphy was also a rancher and businessman. He bred and raised thoroughbred horses and owned several ranches in Texas, Arizona and California. Murphy was also successful as a country singer and composer. He worked with Guy Mitchell, Jimmy Bryant, Scott Turner, Coy Ziegler and Ray and Terri Eddlemon, among others. Murphy's songs were recorded and sung by Dean Martin, Eddy Arnold, Charley Pride, Jimmy Bryant, Porter Waggoner, Jerry Wallace, Roy Clark and Harry Nilsson, among others. His two biggest hits were 'Shutters and Boards' and 'When the Wind Blows in Chicago'. In 1949, Murphy married film actress Wanda Hendrix and divorced her in 1952. He then married flight attendant Pamela Archer, with whom he had 2 children, Terrance Michael and James Shannon - named after two of his closest friends. Audie Murphy died in 1971 in a plane crash in the mountains of Virginia. Murphy was buried with military honours in Arlington National Cemetery. The official government representative was decorated World War II veteran and future President G.H.W. Bush.
Sources: Wikipedia (Dutch) and IMDb.
And, please check out our blog European Film Star Postcards.
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A 1985 Renault Five pictured at the Bath and West Showground .
Toyota Corona T180 Sedan - 1987
The Corona and the Toyota Carina continued to increase in size as its popularity grew. Because of Japanese taxation laws, both models got to the maximum 1,700 mm (66.9 in) permitted for a lower tax bracket, and in the 1980s and early 1990s, the cars were the same size. The previous generation ST160 Corona Coupé did not update with this generation, and was not replaced until 1993, when it was renamed as the Toyota Curren. For this generation, the new Corona EXiV four-door hardtop would have to do for those looking for something extra. This was the last generation to offer the Corona GT to Japanese buyers, equipped with Toyota's active suspension technology called TEMS included with their "PEGASUS"-branded four-wheel independent suspension and "LASRE"-branded multi-port fuel injection technology on the 3S-GELU engine.
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A limited production Corona was sold only in Japan in May 1990, to celebrate 10 million Corona's having been sold, called the Corona Super Roomy. It added 210 mm (8.3 in) to the wheelbase, and was limited to 500 units.
Toyota Corona T180 Sedan - 1987
The Corona and the Toyota Carina continued to increase in size as its popularity grew. Because of Japanese taxation laws, both models got to the maximum 1,700 mm (66.9 in) permitted for a lower tax bracket, and in the 1980s and early 1990s, the cars were the same size. The previous generation ST160 Corona Coupé did not update with this generation, and was not replaced until 1993, when it was renamed as the Toyota Curren. For this generation, the new Corona EXiV four-door hardtop would have to do for those looking for something extra. This was the last generation to offer the Corona GT to Japanese buyers, equipped with Toyota's active suspension technology called TEMS included with their "PEGASUS"-branded four-wheel independent suspension and "LASRE"-branded multi-port fuel injection technology on the 3S-GELU engine.
The five-door Corona liftback was sold as the "Corona SF" in Japan, in a much smaller lineup than the four-door sedan. The five-door model proved much more popular in Europe, where, confusingly, it was marketed as the Carina II. The sedan and a wagon were also part of the Carina II lineup, which was a rebadged Corona rather than the T170 Carina sold in Japan. The lightly restyled Carina T170 series derivative was launched in Japan in December 1987.
A limited production Corona was sold only in Japan in May 1990, to celebrate 10 million Corona's having been sold, called the Corona Super Roomy. It added 210 mm (8.3 in) to the wheelbase, and was limited to 500 units.
Toyota Corona T180 Sedan - 1987
The Corona and the Toyota Carina continued to increase in size as its popularity grew. Because of Japanese taxation laws, both models got to the maximum 1,700 mm (66.9 in) permitted for a lower tax bracket, and in the 1980s and early 1990s, the cars were the same size. The previous generation ST160 Corona Coupé did not update with this generation, and was not replaced until 1993, when it was renamed as the Toyota Curren. For this generation, the new Corona EXiV four-door hardtop would have to do for those looking for something extra. This was the last generation to offer the Corona GT to Japanese buyers, equipped with Toyota's active suspension technology called TEMS included with their "PEGASUS"-branded four-wheel independent suspension and "LASRE"-branded multi-port fuel injection technology on the 3S-GELU engine.
The five-door Corona liftback was sold as the "Corona SF" in Japan, in a much smaller lineup than the four-door sedan. The five-door model proved much more popular in Europe, where, confusingly, it was marketed as the Carina II. The sedan and a wagon were also part of the Carina II lineup, which was a rebadged Corona rather than the T170 Carina sold in Japan. The lightly restyled Carina T170 series derivative was launched in Japan in December 1987.
A limited production Corona was sold only in Japan in May 1990, to celebrate 10 million Corona's having been sold, called the Corona Super Roomy. It added 210 mm (8.3 in) to the wheelbase, and was limited to 500 units.
Toyota Corona T180 Sedan - 1987
The Corona and the Toyota Carina continued to increase in size as its popularity grew. Because of Japanese taxation laws, both models got to the maximum 1,700 mm (66.9 in) permitted for a lower tax bracket, and in the 1980s and early 1990s, the cars were the same size. The previous generation ST160 Corona Coupé did not update with this generation, and was not replaced until 1993, when it was renamed as the Toyota Curren. For this generation, the new Corona EXiV four-door hardtop would have to do for those looking for something extra. This was the last generation to offer the Corona GT to Japanese buyers, equipped with Toyota's active suspension technology called TEMS included with their "PEGASUS"-branded four-wheel independent suspension and "LASRE"-branded multi-port fuel injection technology on the 3S-GELU engine.
The five-door Corona liftback was sold as the "Corona SF" in Japan, in a much smaller lineup than the four-door sedan. The five-door model proved much more popular in Europe, where, confusingly, it was marketed as the Carina II. The sedan and a wagon were also part of the Carina II lineup, which was a rebadged Corona rather than the T170 Carina sold in Japan. The lightly restyled Carina T170 series derivative was launched in Japan in December 1987.
A limited production Corona was sold only in Japan in May 1990, to celebrate 10 million Corona's having been sold, called the Corona Super Roomy. It added 210 mm (8.3 in) to the wheelbase, and was limited to 500 units.
Toyota Corona T180 Sedan - 1987
The Corona and the Toyota Carina continued to increase in size as its popularity grew. Because of Japanese taxation laws, both models got to the maximum 1,700 mm (66.9 in) permitted for a lower tax bracket, and in the 1980s and early 1990s, the cars were the same size. The previous generation ST160 Corona Coupé did not update with this generation, and was not replaced until 1993, when it was renamed as the Toyota Curren. For this generation, the new Corona EXiV four-door hardtop would have to do for those looking for something extra. This was the last generation to offer the Corona GT to Japanese buyers, equipped with Toyota's active suspension technology called TEMS included with their "PEGASUS"-branded four-wheel independent suspension and "LASRE"-branded multi-port fuel injection technology on the 3S-GELU engine.
The five-door Corona liftback was sold as the "Corona SF" in Japan, in a much smaller lineup than the four-door sedan. The five-door model proved much more popular in Europe, where, confusingly, it was marketed as the Carina II. The sedan and a wagon were also part of the Carina II lineup, which was a rebadged Corona rather than the T170 Carina sold in Japan. The lightly restyled Carina T170 series derivative was launched in Japan in December 1987.
A limited production Corona was sold only in Japan in May 1990, to celebrate 10 million Corona's having been sold, called the Corona Super Roomy. It added 210 mm (8.3 in) to the wheelbase, and was limited to 500 units.
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The Nelson Head, Horsey, Norfolk.
Bombardier Sentinel R.1 ZJ691/N691BD 16-07-22
RAF Fairford. Former No 5 Squadron aircraft originally put out for disposal by MOD as spares reclamation only but in the end all five were sold and most have now been flown to the USA to continue the same work. Makes you wonder, other than a cost and capability saving, why the RAF chose to do without them.
my favourite SA bird, the magnificent, beautiful, Lilac-Crested Roller. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
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SMS BLUCHER
GERAN IMPERIAL NAVY
Class…………………………… Blűcher-class Armoured Cruiser
Builder………………………... Kaiserliche Werft Kiel
Yard number………………. 33
Laid down...…………………. 21 Feb 1907
Launched….………………… 11 Apr 1908
Completed.…………………. 1 Oct 1909
Propulsion.…………………. 3 shafts: 3- 4-cylinder Vertical Triple Expansion Steam Engines: 18 Marine coal fired water tube boilers
Speed...………………………… 24.5 knots (max)
Range…………………………... 6600 nm at 12 knots
Fate ……………………………. 24 January 1915 saw a major clash in The North Sea, when four German and five British battle cruisers meet on the Dogger Bank fishing grounds. Outnumbered and outgunned, the ships of the German High Seas Fleet managed to escape - all but the SMS Blűcher. By 11:45 the Blűcher was a blazing wreck, all her guns out of action, and at 1210, by now hit by seven torpedoes and over 70 shells, she succumbed. Capsizing she laid dead in the water for several minutes before sinking taking most of her crew of approx. 1026 with her. A total of 280 German sailors were pick up by British vessels including HMS Arethusa
SMS Blűcher in her death-throes, in the act of capsizing, with desperate crew members clinging to her sides
SMS BLUCHER
GERAN IMPERIAL NAVY
Class…………………………… Blűcher-class Armoured Cruiser
Builder………………………... Kaiserliche Werft Kiel
Yard number………………. 33
Laid down...…………………. 21 Feb 1907
Launched….………………… 11 Apr 1908
Completed.…………………. 1 Oct 1909
Propulsion.…………………. 3 shafts: 3- 4-cylinder Vertical Triple Expansion Steam Engines: 18 Marine coal fired water tube boilers
Speed...………………………… 24.5 knots (max)
Range…………………………... 6600 nm at 12 knots
Fate ……………………………. 24 January 1915 saw a major clash in The North Sea, when four German and five British battle cruisers meet on the Dogger Bank fishing grounds. Outnumbered and outgunned, the ships of the German High Seas Fleet managed to escape - all but the SMS Blűcher. By 11:45 the Blűcher was a blazing wreck, all her guns out of action, and at 1210, by now hit by seven torpedoes and over 70 shells, she succumbed. Capsizing she laid dead in the water for several minutes before sinking taking most of her crew of approx. 1026 with her. A total of 280 German sailors were pick up by British vessels including HMS Arethusa
SMS Blűcher in a 1912 photograph
SMS BLUCHER
GERAN IMPERIAL NAVY
Class…………………………… Blűcher-class Armoured Cruiser
Builder………………………... Kaiserliche Werft Kiel
Yard number………………. 33
Laid down...…………………. 21 Feb 1907
Launched….………………… 11 Apr 1908
Completed.…………………. 1 Oct 1909
Propulsion.…………………. 3 shafts: 3- 4-cylinder Vertical Triple Expansion Steam Engines: 18 Marine coal fired water tube boilers
Speed...………………………… 24.5 knots (max)
Range…………………………... 6600 nm at 12 knots
Fate ……………………………. 24 January 1915 saw a major clash in The North Sea, when four German and five British battle cruisers meet on the Dogger Bank fishing grounds. Outnumbered and outgunned, the ships of the German High Seas Fleet managed to escape - all but the SMS Blűcher. By 11:45 the Blűcher was a blazing wreck, all her guns out of action, and at 1210, by now hit by seven torpedoes and over 70 shells, she succumbed. Capsizing she laid dead in the water for several minutes before sinking taking most of her crew of approx. 1026 with her. A total of 280 German sailors were pick up by British vessels including HMS Arethusa
SMS Blűcher in a 1910 photograph
IMG_6245 Tennis Court, Snyder Park, Sherwood, Oregon
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Five minutes before sunset.
Aussie Expats In Martin
At a place named Hardscrabble Canyon in the town of Helper the Utah Railway constructed its headquarters building and locomotive shop. For more than a century the railroad maintained operations here, though now everything is based out of Provo and the offices and shops sit unused.
But let's look back to a time not all that long ago to when they were still in use, barely....
Excerpted from Don Strack's Utah Rails: The steam locomotive servicing facilities at Martin were built as part of the original construction in 1914. The original enginehouse, built in 1914, at Martin burned in 1922 and was replaced by a brick, concrete, and steel structure, which still stands today. It has two through tracks and a stub track, and could house six steam locomotives.
We had followed a UTAH coal empty over the mountain and after they'd dropped their train in Martin Yard they brought their five units over to the house. We followed them up to take a look and found two more Australian expat SD50S units sitting outside. Looking good in old school UTAH colors are 6061 and 6062. Both were build by EMD licensee Clyde Engineering in Australia in Aug and Sep 1982 respectively for Hammersley Iron Ore with the same numbers. Retired in 1999 and sold to National Railway equipment for lease service they were picked up by the UTAH in 2001.
To learn more about this railroad check out the long detailed caption with another shot from this chase: flic.kr/p/2kzfAF3
Helper, Utah
Friday June 15, 2012
