viruxx Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Took this shot a few months ago while walking through the Bicentennial/Bog Garden in Greensboro, NC. Always try to visit the gardens there if I'm in the area. Great place to walk and get some fresh air. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viruxx Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 This is a photo I took of Natural Bridge in Virginia when my brother and I visited in mid-2021. The bridge stands 215 feet tall (about 65.5 meters), and was carved out by erosion from Cedar Creek. You can get a feel of how big it is from seeing the people walking under it in the photo, but I must say, photos don't do it any justice. It's a great place to take a day-trip if you live near Virginia. More information on the landmark is here, in case anyone is interested. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yako Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Hello everyone! I decided to try taking night photos. I was freezing that night, so I want to try taking some summer night photos 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 This magnificent locomotive came thundering through my local station at the weekend hauling a steam excursion from London to Winchester. It's a Southern Railway rebuilt West Country class no.34046 "Braunton". She was built in 1946 at the Southern Railway's Brighton Works and withdrawn from service in 1965 and sent to the scrapyard. She was purchased in 1996 by a heritage railway society and after a major restoration project steamed again in 2007. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Visual Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Couple of shots taken around this time of year. Getting a shot from high up overlooking a reservoir from a tower built in the 1920s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Visual Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 (edited) A few shots on the job. Always like the big projects Edited June 3 by Key Visual 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Visual Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 CUY VALLEY NAT PARK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Great Western Railway 'Saint class' no.2999 Lady of Legend departing from Watchet station on the West Somerset Railway during their Spring Steam Gala. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Visual Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Pump pits during the construction of the runoff system for Columbus Ohio. Each of the holes lead to a different part of of the city and prevents sewage overflow during a high rain event. They used to have to just output into the rivers as the plants couldn't handle the increased flow. Part of the EPA grants to clean up rivers and lakes in my state. Worked on the project for a few years mostly building the control systems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 16 hours ago, Key Visual said: Pump pits during the construction of the runoff system for Columbus Ohio. Each of the holes lead to a different part of of the city and prevents sewage overflow during a high rain event. They used to have to just output into the rivers as the plants couldn't handle the increased flow. Part of the EPA grants to clean up rivers and lakes in my state. Worked on the project for a few years mostly building the control systems. That's some impressive engineering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Visual Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Water plant kitteh that was keeping me company. A few wide shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Great Western Railway locomotives 5199 and 7828 Odney Manor departing from Crowcombe Heathfield station. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 An afternoon visitor to my garden. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Did someone say "steam" ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viruxx Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Callosamia promethea, AKA the promethea silkmoth. This little guy was on our take-out window at the restaurant, in a spot where it might get hurt if people came up or if we opened the window. So, I carefully picked it up and let it rest on my hand here in the photo and moved it to a safer location on the building. I'm surprised that it didn't try to fly away from me when I handled it. I absolutely love the patterns on its wings! I can see why it's named "Promethea". Haploa clymene, AKA the Clymene moth. This moth was perched on the side of the building, so I went in for a shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Visual Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 On 6/18/2023 at 5:10 PM, Animedragon said: An afternoon visitor to my garden. Nice catch! Always don't have the right camera on me. Did catch some raccoons when I was on vacation last year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 3 hours ago, Key Visual said: Nice catch! Always don't have the right camera on me. Did catch some raccoons when I was on vacation last year I must admit that I was surprised he waited for me to get the camera, I expected him to have gone by the time I got back. Nice raccoons and other critters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viruxx Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 I've been on a trip to Germany for the past week and a half, and I visited Luzern, Switzerland (Lucerna in English) this past weekend. This is the wooden bridge that goes over the river in the middle of the city. The mountain in the background is Mt. Pilatus. These are some photos from the top of Pilatus. Needless to say, I don't really want to return home next week. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 11 hours ago, viruxx said: I've been on a trip to Germany for the past week and a half, and I visited Luzern, Switzerland (Lucerna in English) this past weekend. Fantastic photos. Thanks for sharing them with us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viruxx Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 2 hours ago, Animedragon said: Fantastic photos. Thanks for sharing them with us. No problem! I'm glad you enjoyed them. I have more photos that I will share later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Visual Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Wildfire Smoke Reaching down here in ohio. (Mid Day) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 BR class 7 locomotive no.70000 Britannia approaching Herne Hill station with a mainline rail tour. Britannia at London Victoria station after arriving with the rail tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Visual Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 A few shots toward the end of this year. Winter seems to be on the way and we gotta deal with the white stuff soon. Gotta enjoy the warm weather why we can Tornado From a few months ago. Wasn't very strong but very intimidating. Saw it as I was coming over a hill on my way home from work. Some say the bathroom is haunted. Lobby of the Ohio Theater at Playhouse Square Cleveland Ohio Lastly a nice sunrise before we drop into eternal darkness with daylight savings time. Dark when going to work dark when I leave. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 3 hours ago, Key Visual said: A few shots toward the end of this year. Winter seems to be on the way and we gotta deal with the white stuff soon. Gotta enjoy the warm weather why we can Excellent photos, the sunset one is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Visual Posted November 14 Share Posted November 14 Hanging about with some old armor! Up until a few years ago these were running but over time parts got hard to find and now they are out front a mil surplus company near me. They used ride the one below with the rubber track feet in parades with people dressed up in period gear. Sadly no pictures of it running that I know of. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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