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Post by Sepiana on Nov 9, 2020 6:03:15 GMT
Hi everyone, Would you like to participate in the Weekly Photo Challenge? Just take a photo that is your interpretation of the theme and post it in this thread. - Your photo(s) should be your own, i.e., they should not have been taken by someone else. - Photoshopping is allowed but should be kept to the basics only rather than a total transformation. - Grab your camera, experiment, and, most of all, have fun. 
This week's theme was suggested by billz. (Thanks, Bill!) |
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Post by tonyw on Nov 10, 2020 17:38:03 GMT
Here's a slightly different take on the theme. Today I was watching the demolition of a historic building. Originally a railroad workers home in the 1870's but the railroad has long gone and the building was relocated and used as a museum office. It has not survived well so the decision was taken to demolish it but to preserve some of its more historic features. The whole event was being filmed (that's the film crew with two cameras in the foreground and a drone in the top right). I understand that it will finish up being part of a history related TV program. Anyway the building will be history by the end of the week - but at least some of it will be preserved physically and digitally!  Tony |
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Post by hmca on Nov 10, 2020 18:13:59 GMT
Interesting.....hate to see these decisions made. Really doesn't look to be in bad shape.
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Post by pontiac1940 on Nov 10, 2020 23:48:14 GMT
I am posting this although somewhat embarrassed to do so. It is also tangential to the assignment in that it is a tribute to pioneers vs actually being historical itself. Why the embarrassment? Well, if any of you were English language teachers, you will probably find several grammatical faults with the statement ... that was written by an English teacher!! Arghh! There are punctuation errors (missing semi colons and one comma) and at least one omitted "who." But I am being picky. As near as I can tell it is an incomplete and fragmented sentence/phrase. Oh well ... least of my worries.   |
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Post by hmca on Nov 10, 2020 23:57:39 GMT
Just take a photo that is your interpretation of the theme and post it in this thread. See no reason to think it is tangential to the assignment  |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Nov 11, 2020 4:23:55 GMT
Thanks Helen.
I drove past the museum where they once had old machinery outside but no longer. Wil keep looking.
Clive
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Post by billz on Nov 11, 2020 20:14:06 GMT
Here's a headstone inscription from one of history's notable tragedies.  Thanks for choosing one of my theme suggestions Sepiana! |
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Post by tonyw on Nov 12, 2020 0:37:50 GMT
A bit of local oil history. This old oil well that is still working (maybe producing a barrel a day!) is about 100yds away from where James Miller Williams dug the first commercial oil well in North America in 1858. It is run using the jerker line system with one power source (in this case an electric motor) running many small oil wells like this one. I tracked this well back to its power source which is the second image - very low-tech but it works!   Tony |
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Post by hmca on Nov 12, 2020 21:50:57 GMT
Sandy Hook Lighthouse was designed and built in 1764. It is the oldest standing and operating Lighthouse in the United States. If you look carefully you can detect the yellow light at the top. u.cubeupload.com/HMCA/SandyHookLighthouse.jpg |
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Post by kdcintx on Nov 12, 2020 22:39:52 GMT
Dedicated in 1755, Mission Concepción appears very much as it did over 265 years ago. It is the oldest unrestored stone church in America. Back in the day, colorful geometric designs covered the outside surfaces, but the patterns have long since faded or worn away. Original frescos are still visible on the inside in several of the rooms. i.ibb.co/7NJGDsJ/mission.jpgFresco in one of the rooms i.ibb.co/zZjsvms/frescon.jpg |
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Post by hmca on Nov 14, 2020 15:36:30 GMT
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 16, 2020 5:35:53 GMT
Here's a slightly different take on the theme. Today I was watching the demolition of a historic building. Originally a railroad workers home in the 1870's but the railroad has long gone and the building was relocated and used as a museum office. It has not survived well so the decision was taken to demolish it but to preserve some of its more historic features. The whole event was being filmed (that's the film crew with two cameras in the foreground and a drone in the top right). I understand that it will finish up being part of a history related TV program. Anyway the building will be history by the end of the week - but at least some of it will be preserved physically and digitally! Tony, different yet perfect for this theme. An unusual event captured (as usual) with your trademark -- sharp and colorful image, with vivid details. |
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 16, 2020 5:46:46 GMT
I am posting this although somewhat embarrassed to do so. It is also tangential to the assignment in that it is a tribute to pioneers vs actually being historical itself. Why the embarrassment? Well, if any of you were English language teachers, you will probably find several grammatical faults with the statement ... that was written by an English teacher!! Clive, I don't see a problem with your entry; you captured a historical marker. IMHO, it's not tangential to this theme. "History" gives you a lot of leeway. |
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 16, 2020 5:57:16 GMT
Here's a headstone inscription from one of history's notable tragedies. Thanks for choosing one of my theme suggestions Sepiana! Bill, great finding -- one of the most famous historical events. I had forgotten how Oregon is intertwined with the Titanic; your up close & personal capture of the headstone is a reminder of it. |
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 16, 2020 6:02:37 GMT
A bit of local oil history. This old oil well that is still working (maybe producing a barrel a day!) is about 100yds away from where James Miller Williams dug the first commercial oil well in North America in 1858. It is run using the jerker line system with one power source (in this case an electric motor) running many small oil wells like this one. I tracked this well back to its power source which is the second image - very low-tech but it works! Tony, interesting history (and one which is still working). I really like how you included a shot of the power source; it really helps put it all into perspective. |
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