Some cool cnc cutting machine images:
Lazerian: Light Modulator
Image by Liverpool Design Festival
A pc-generated kind was converted into modular sections, which have been reduce from 3mm birch plywood making use of a CNC routing machine. Emphasis was placed on limiting the quantity of special module shapes in order to simplify building twenty six distinctive units are utilized in total, repeated through the symmetry of the kind. Design Liam Hopkins and Richard Sweeney
Verify out these surface grinding stainless steel images:
Mars: The place of the target dubbed Cody (sol 1108)
Image by PaulH51
six overlapping correct mast camera images of the ground directly in front of the rover, assembled into a straightforward mosaic using MS ICE.
The ground attributes numerous contact science targets, but I have only managed to identify a single of them so far… ‘Cody’, which was cleaned the following sol with the dust removal tool (DRT). Cody was also topic to information acquisition making use of the alpha particle x-ray spectrometer (APXS) ‘before and after’ being brushed with the stainless steel DRT.
I have circled the place of ‘Cody’ based on the engineering photos that captured the progress and accuracy of the speak to science. We can anticipate some full size photos of the cleaned surface of Cody to be downlinked soon.
2003-2006_brunswick centre_maquette for water function_artist Susanna Heron copyright
Image by Susanna Heron
Photograph of the Artist’s model for central space at the Brunswick Centre . Element of the Art Plan 2004
www.susannaheron.com/
Brunswick Centre ‘Aqua/duct ‘ is the result of function by the artist Susanna Heron in collaboration with Levitt Bernstein Associates Architects.
The introduction of water to the Brunswick Centre by artist Susanna Heron was an integral portion of the refurbishment in 2006 and a requirement of the 106 Agreement which was a situation of Planning with Camden Council.
The Operate was created in response to the central public space and acts as a structural backbone or a connecting ‘hinge’ between the shops and flights of flats on either side. A series of stainless steel troughs mark this central spine channelling fast flowing water towards a huge pool. The longitudinal units interact with the cellular structure of the Brunswick Centre, the pacing of the troughs creates a transparency of movement for folks to move across the space and the pool marks the intersection.
The stainless steel water-troughs appear utilitarian, industrial, out-of-doors and man-made they rest under their personal weight, their surfaces unrefined. The steel is folded to decrease the need for welds creating curves effortless to lean over and a continuous structural ‘skin’ which provides it strength.
A rectangular pool is situated at the T-junction in between the Renoir Cinema and the central space. The container for the pool is low adequate to encourage men and women to sit collectively along the edges. This container is similarly angled and rests on the ground to trap the water in its frame. Circular lights set flush with the pool-base are illuminated at night appearing to float beneath the surface while by day the water draws in the sky.
www.susannaheron.com/
www.linkedin.com/pub/susanna-heron/23/274/a80
www.levittbernstein.co.uk/public.getfile.cfm?variety=pdf&amp…
www.levittbernstein.co.uk/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunswick_Centre
Civic Trust Award 2008
Regeneration and Renewal Awards 2007: Very best Heritage -led Project
British Council of Shopping Centres: Gold Award 2007
Allied London Properties
Bloomsbury
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunswick_Centre
Verify out these surface grinding manufacturer images:
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: Space Shuttle Enterprise (port hatchway open)
Image by Chris Devers
See a lot more pictures of this, and the Wikipedia report.
Particulars, quoting from Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum | Space Shuttle Enterprise:
Manufacturer:
Rockwell International Corporation
Nation of Origin:
United States of America
Dimensions:
Overall: 57 ft. tall x 122 ft. extended x 78 ft. wing span, 150,000 lb.
(1737.36 x 3718.57 x 2377.44cm, 68039.6kg)
Materials:
Aluminum airframe and body with some fiberglass characteristics payload bay doors are graphite epoxy composite thermal tiles are simulated (polyurethane foam) except for test samples of actual tiles and thermal blankets.
The very first Space Shuttle orbiter, "Enterprise," is a complete-scale test car employed for flights in the atmosphere and tests on the ground it is not equipped for spaceflight. Even though the airframe and flight handle components are like those of the Shuttles flown in space, this vehicle has no propulsion system and only simulated thermal tiles due to the fact these attributes had been not required for atmospheric and ground tests. "Enterprise" was rolled out at Rockwell International’s assembly facility in Palmdale, California, in 1976. In 1977, it entered service for a nine-month-extended method-and-landing test flight program. Thereafter it was used for vibration tests and fit checks at NASA centers, and it also appeared in the 1983 Paris Air Show and the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans. In 1985, NASA transferred "Enterprise" to the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum.
Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• • •
Quoting from Wikipedia | Space Shuttle Enterprise:
The Space Shuttle Enterprise (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-101) was the 1st Space Shuttle orbiter. It was built for NASA as portion of the Space Shuttle plan to perform test flights in the atmosphere. It was constructed without having engines or a functional heat shield, and was therefore not capable of spaceflight.
Initially, Enterprise had been intended to be refitted for orbital flight, which would have made it the second space shuttle to fly following Columbia. Nonetheless, in the course of the building of Columbia, details of the final style changed, especially with regard to the weight of the fuselage and wings. Refitting Enterprise for spaceflight would have involved dismantling the orbiter and returning the sections to subcontractors across the country. As this was an expensive proposition, it was determined to be significantly less costly to develop Challenger about a body frame (STA-099) that had been produced as a test post. Similarly, Enterprise was regarded as for refit to replace Challenger after the latter was destroyed, but Endeavour was built from structural spares alternatively.
Service
Construction started on the 1st orbiter on June four, 1974. Designated OV-101, it was initially planned to be named Constitution and unveiled on Constitution Day, September 17, 1976. A create-in campaign by Trekkies to President Gerald Ford asked that the orbiter be named soon after the Starship Enterprise, featured on the tv show Star Trek. Although Ford did not mention the campaign, the president—who throughout World War II had served on the aircraft carrier USS Monterey (CVL-26) that served with USS Enterprise (CV-six)—said that he was "partial to the name" and overrode NASA officials.
The style of OV-101 was not the identical as that planned for OV-102, the initial flight model the tail was constructed differently, and it did not have the interfaces to mount OMS pods. A big number of subsystems—ranging from major engines to radar equipment—were not installed on this vehicle, but the capacity to add them in the future was retained. Instead of a thermal protection technique, its surface was primarily fiberglass.
In mid-1976, the orbiter was used for ground vibration tests, permitting engineers to evaluate data from an actual flight automobile with theoretical models.
On September 17, 1976, Enterprise was rolled out of Rockwell’s plant at Palmdale, California. In recognition of its fictional namesake, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and most of the principal cast of the original series of Star Trek were on hand at the dedication ceremony.
Approach and landing tests (ALT)
Major write-up: Strategy and Landing Tests
On January 31, 1977, it was taken by road to Dryden Flight Analysis Center at Edwards Air Force Base, to commence operational testing.
Whilst at NASA Dryden, Enterprise was employed by NASA for a selection of ground and flight tests intended to validate elements of the shuttle plan. The initial nine-month testing period was referred to by the acronym ALT, for "Approach and Landing Test". These tests included a maiden "flight" on February 18, 1977 atop a Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) to measure structural loads and ground handling and braking traits of the mated method. Ground tests of all orbiter subsystems had been carried out to confirm functionality prior to atmospheric flight.
The mated Enterprise/SCA mixture was then subjected to five test flights with Enterprise unmanned and unactivated. The objective of these test flights was to measure the flight traits of the mated mixture. These tests were followed with three test flights with Enterprise manned to test the shuttle flight handle systems.
Enterprise underwent five free flights exactly where the craft separated from the SCA and was landed beneath astronaut manage. These tests verified the flight traits of the orbiter design and style and have been carried out below numerous aerodynamic and weight configurations. On the fifth and final glider flight, pilot-induced oscillation issues had been revealed, which had to be addressed before the very first orbital launch occurred.
On August 12, 1977, the space shuttle Enterprise flew on its personal for the first time.
Preparation for STS-1
Following the ALT program, Enterprise was ferried amongst many NASA facilities to configure the craft for vibration testing. In June 1979, it was mated with an external tank and solid rocket boosters (identified as a boilerplate configuration) and tested in a launch configuration at Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad 39A.
Retirement
With the completion of essential testing, Enterprise was partially disassembled to permit particular elements to be reused in other shuttles, then underwent an international tour visiting France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the U.S. states of California, Alabama, and Louisiana (during the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition). It was also utilised to match-verify the in no way-utilised shuttle launch pad at Vandenberg AFB, California. Finally, on November 18, 1985, Enterprise was ferried to Washington, D.C., where it became property of the Smithsonian Institution.
Post-Challenger
Right after the Challenger disaster, NASA considered using Enterprise as a replacement. However refitting the shuttle with all of the required gear necessary for it to be utilized in space was deemed, but as an alternative it was decided to use spares constructed at the exact same time as Discovery and Atlantis to build Endeavour.
Post-Columbia
In 2003, soon after the breakup of Columbia during re-entry, the Columbia Accident Investigation Board carried out tests at Southwest Analysis Institute, which employed an air gun to shoot foam blocks of related size, mass and speed to that which struck Columbia at a test structure which mechanically replicated the orbiter wing top edge. They removed a fiberglass panel from Enterprise’s wing to carry out analysis of the material and attached it to the test structure, then shot a foam block at it. Although the panel was not broken as a result of the test, the effect was sufficient to permanently deform a seal. As the reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC) panel on Columbia was two.five occasions weaker, this recommended that the RCC leading edge would have been shattered. Further tests on the fiberglass had been canceled in order not to risk damaging the test apparatus, and a panel from Discovery was tested to determine the effects of the foam on a similarly-aged RCC major edge. On July 7, 2003, a foam impact test produced a hole 41 cm by 42.five cm (16.1 inches by 16.7 inches) in the protective RCC panel. The tests clearly demonstrated that a foam influence of the type Columbia sustained could seriously breach the protective RCC panels on the wing top edge.
The board determined that the probable cause of the accident was that the foam impact brought on a breach of a reinforced carbon-carbon panel along the major edge of Columbia’s left wing, allowing hot gases generated for the duration of re-entry to enter the wing and lead to structural collapse. This brought on Columbia to spin out of control, breaking up with the loss of the whole crew.
Museum exhibit
Enterprise was stored at the Smithsonian’s hangar at Washington Dulles International Airport ahead of it was restored and moved to the newly constructed Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum‘s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles International Airport, exactly where it has been the centerpiece of the space collection. On April 12, 2011, NASA announced that Space Shuttle Discovery, the most traveled orbiter in the fleet, will be added to the collection once the Shuttle fleet is retired. When that occurs, Enterprise will be moved to the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York City, to a newly constructed hangar adjacent to the museum. In preparation for the anticipated relocation, engineers evaluated the vehicle in early 2010 and determined that it was safe to fly on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft as soon as once again.
Some cool machining supplier images:
Australasian Gaming Expo Trade Exhibition, Paltronics
Image by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer
Australasian Gaming Expo report from Sydney; Australia – Day 2
Today was the 2nd day for the most high profile and successful gaming expo in Australia – the Australasian Gaming Expo, which is being hosted by the Sydney Convention Centre at Darling Harbour.
It’s a key time for the gaming industry in Australia with all the regulation elements, responsible gambling initiatives and such, and most of the big boys of the industry were on hand to show off their wares, with some exhibitors demonstrating significant creative flair to help showoff their latest and greatest wares.
Our friends at Human Statue Bodyart had a couple of body models made up in bodypaint (Anastasia as a butterfly and Victoria as a panda) – complete with wings, for leading gaming brand Paltronics and its latest game ‘Jungle Madness’.
The expo centre itself is huge – 15,000 square metres (about the size of an Aussie Rules football oval) and this provided more than ample opportunity for over 750 slot games aka "pokies" to strut their stuff.
The Australasian Gaming Expo is by far the largest event of its type in Australia and one of the world’s biggest.
We learned through the grapevine that a trip for 2 to Las Vegas will be won by a lucky visitor on each of the 3 days of the Expo, and this is compliments of the Gaming Technologies Association which owns the event.
We understand that over 16,000 people have walked through the games thus far, with those in the business being the majority, and no doubt a few punters, checked through the gates (but note that the games on display do not accept coins or notes).
News…
Human Statue Bodyart helps make Paltronics…
Gaming firm Paltronics was once again looking for their fair share of attention by having a few body models made up in forest like bodypaint attire to compliment their selection of games, including the very popular ‘Jungle Madness’.
There’s little doubt that folks Paltronics knew that competitors of sorts, IGT, were going all out with an Elvis promotion (including imitator), and may have also noted their ‘Sex In The City’ promotional stand from last years show.
It’s always good to see Australian companies such as Paltronics take on international giants such as IGT and promotional models are just one of the weapons that gaming companies will continue to employ in the high stakes world of electronic gaming, and the folks from the Human Statue Bodyart creative arts agency certainly helped Paltronics make a positive splash today.
We hear that more bodypainted models are on the cards tomorrow (the 3rd and final day of the expo) so be sure to check the stands, with 11am to 2pm
News…
Shuffle Master promotes The Flintstones Slot…
"We are thrilled to be able to offer such an iconic brand as The Flintstones and we feel confident that it will take center stage at the show," said Adrian Halpenny, President of Shuffle Master Australasia. "Our game development team worked very hard to deliver a final product that demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in order to maintain the high quality and authenticity of the television series. As a result, The Flintstones is a breakthrough product that is not only highly enjoyable to play as a traditional gaming machine, but also brings the much-loved characters to life with entertaining and engaging features."
Since debuting on American television, The Flintstones has endured as one of the most recognized cartoon TV shows of all time and is still shown on TV around the world. The beloved characters of The Flintstones have been a part of our childhoods for decades, and this new game allows us to play and interact with them in new and exciting ways.
Preston Kevin Lewis, Managing Director of Warner Bros. Consumer Products ANZ, said, "It is testament to the enduring nature of The Flintstones brand that the likes of Fred, Barney, Wilma and Betty continue to reach new audiences in diverse areas. Shuffle Master is one of the world’s leading gaming suppliers and we’re sure these fantastic machines will provide consumers with yet another opportunity to fall in love with The Flintstones."
Designed to make a big impact on the gaming floor with its broad appeal, The Flintstones is a three-level standalone progressive, low-denomination product with a suite of exciting base games and attractive jackpot prizes. It also introduces Shuffle Master’s patented new "mini-reel" feature trigger that ignites the player’s anticipation during game play.
The game offers three interactive bonus features that provide players with the chance to win jackpots and credit prizes. Each bonus feature evokes classic scenes from the original TV show, such as the ten-pin challenge at Bedrock Bowl, the family night out at The Drive-In and the antics of Fred Flintstone’s lovable pet dinosaur in Dino’s Dig.
Every element has been carefully crafted to captivate players. The Flintstones will feature themed door trims with matching halo lighting, a unique character marquee with a built-in LCD top box, and re-mastered music and sound effects from the original TV show. The three launch games – Lioness, Peacock Garden and Tiger Power – will be supplemented with more games from Shuffle Master on an ongoing basis to keep the installations fresh and exciting.
Press Release…
IGT Highlights Innovative 3D Gaming Technology and a Star-studded Gaming Lineup at the Australasian Gaming Expo…
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 20, 2012 — International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT), a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, announced today it will deliver new industry firsts for Australia’s gaming enthusiasts at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) Aug. 21 – 23 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre in Sydney, Australia.
IGT will launch the 3D gaming technology MLD™ (Multi-Layer Display™), paired with the unveiling of one of the world’s most iconic pop culture brands, Elvis The King®. This new title is now available in Australia exclusively on the IGT bluechip Neo® Tower Top cabinet after successful launches in other global markets, along with many new games and products.
"IGT continues to provide our customers with strong game performance, the widest variety of games, the latest in systems innovation and world-class service, all of which will be on display at AGE," said Eric Tom, IGT executive vice president of Global Sales.
"Our research indicates that many players are entertainment seekers who are attracted to iconic brands and IGT delivers this with our pop culture hit Elvis The King®. This game has been adapted to suit the Australasian players’ playing style. The 3D capabilities of MLD with Elvis The King® also provides venues with a strong differentiator as they look to broaden gaming’s appeal and provide something special for players," said Tom. "Elvis The King® is packed with multiple features and number one hits."
IGT’s 3D MLD™ screens take gaming to another dimension in play. The 3D effect is simulated because the content exists on two separate LCD panels; one in front of the other which gives a depth of field, with game elements appearing and moving between the front and back screens. This allows for new game play options and heightened entertainment.
The line-up of over fifty games at AGE reflects IGT’s re-invigorated game design strategy with the legendary performance of games such as Siberian Storm® and Dangerous Beauty®. Additional games debuting at AGE include:
Black Widow® – a low denomination game with a ‘web capture’ feature during free games for the chance to accumulate additional credits.
Dakota Thunder® – featuring the ‘Thunder Shudder’.
A global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, IGT provides a holistic solution to the industry and its strength in gaming management systems and new interactive technologies will also be showcased at AGE.
The IGT Advantage Club® System will be demonstrated with new technologies such as Service Window, a small window that appears on the left hand side of the screen. The Service Window can be used for personalized player messaging and for service requests, adding a unique level of service for venues with the IGT system. The IGT Advantage Club® system is proving to be a winner with clubs in New South Wales.
IGT will again be playing host to industry experts who will present a range of topics including game floor design, customer service and systems. For more details on the free business seminar sessions visit www.igt.com.au/AGE12.
About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for regulated markets around the world. IGT’s recent acquisition of Double Down Interactive provides engaging casino style entertainment to more than 5 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or www.facebook.com/IGT.
© EPE, Reg. U.S. Pat & TM O_.
Dangerous Beauty and Black Widow were created by High 5 Games. For more information on High 5 Games, go to www.High5games.com
Pure Depth™, MLD®, Multi-Layer Display® and Actual Depth™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pure Depth, Inc. All other trademarks are registered trademarks or the property of their respective owners without the intent to infringe. www.puredepth.com. All trademarks or registered trademarks are owned by IGT (Australia) Pty. Limited or its related entities. All information is subject to change without notice. Game type availability is subject to jurisdictional approval.
Websites
Australasian Gaming Expo
www.austgamingexpo.com
Gaming Technologies Association
www.gamingta.com
PALtronics Australasia
www.paltronics.com.au
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
www.scec.com.au
Human Statue Bodyart
www.humanstatuebodyart.com.au
Human Statue Bodyart Flickr
www.flickr.com/photos/humanstatuebodyart
Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography
Australasian Gaming Expo Trade Exhibition, Paltronics
Image by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer
Australasian Gaming Expo report from Sydney; Australia – Day 2
Today was the 2nd day for the most high profile and successful gaming expo in Australia – the Australasian Gaming Expo, which is being hosted by the Sydney Convention Centre at Darling Harbour.
It’s a key time for the gaming industry in Australia with all the regulation elements, responsible gambling initiatives and such, and most of the big boys of the industry were on hand to show off their wares, with some exhibitors demonstrating significant creative flair to help showoff their latest and greatest wares.
Our friends at Human Statue Bodyart had a couple of body models made up in bodypaint (Anastasia as a butterfly and Victoria as a panda) – complete with wings, for leading gaming brand Paltronics and its latest game ‘Jungle Madness’.
The expo centre itself is huge – 15,000 square metres (about the size of an Aussie Rules football oval) and this provided more than ample opportunity for over 750 slot games aka "pokies" to strut their stuff.
The Australasian Gaming Expo is by far the largest event of its type in Australia and one of the world’s biggest.
We learned through the grapevine that a trip for 2 to Las Vegas will be won by a lucky visitor on each of the 3 days of the Expo, and this is compliments of the Gaming Technologies Association which owns the event.
We understand that over 16,000 people have walked through the games thus far, with those in the business being the majority, and no doubt a few punters, checked through the gates (but note that the games on display do not accept coins or notes).
News…
Human Statue Bodyart helps make Paltronics…
Gaming firm Paltronics was once again looking for their fair share of attention by having a few body models made up in forest like bodypaint attire to compliment their selection of games, including the very popular ‘Jungle Madness’.
There’s little doubt that folks Paltronics knew that competitors of sorts, IGT, were going all out with an Elvis promotion (including imitator), and may have also noted their ‘Sex In The City’ promotional stand from last years show.
It’s always good to see Australian companies such as Paltronics take on international giants such as IGT and promotional models are just one of the weapons that gaming companies will continue to employ in the high stakes world of electronic gaming, and the folks from the Human Statue Bodyart creative arts agency certainly helped Paltronics make a positive splash today.
We hear that more bodypainted models are on the cards tomorrow (the 3rd and final day of the expo) so be sure to check the stands, with 11am to 2pm
News…
Shuffle Master promotes The Flintstones Slot…
"We are thrilled to be able to offer such an iconic brand as The Flintstones and we feel confident that it will take center stage at the show," said Adrian Halpenny, President of Shuffle Master Australasia. "Our game development team worked very hard to deliver a final product that demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in order to maintain the high quality and authenticity of the television series. As a result, The Flintstones is a breakthrough product that is not only highly enjoyable to play as a traditional gaming machine, but also brings the much-loved characters to life with entertaining and engaging features."
Since debuting on American television, The Flintstones has endured as one of the most recognized cartoon TV shows of all time and is still shown on TV around the world. The beloved characters of The Flintstones have been a part of our childhoods for decades, and this new game allows us to play and interact with them in new and exciting ways.
Preston Kevin Lewis, Managing Director of Warner Bros. Consumer Products ANZ, said, "It is testament to the enduring nature of The Flintstones brand that the likes of Fred, Barney, Wilma and Betty continue to reach new audiences in diverse areas. Shuffle Master is one of the world’s leading gaming suppliers and we’re sure these fantastic machines will provide consumers with yet another opportunity to fall in love with The Flintstones."
Designed to make a big impact on the gaming floor with its broad appeal, The Flintstones is a three-level standalone progressive, low-denomination product with a suite of exciting base games and attractive jackpot prizes. It also introduces Shuffle Master’s patented new "mini-reel" feature trigger that ignites the player’s anticipation during game play.
The game offers three interactive bonus features that provide players with the chance to win jackpots and credit prizes. Each bonus feature evokes classic scenes from the original TV show, such as the ten-pin challenge at Bedrock Bowl, the family night out at The Drive-In and the antics of Fred Flintstone’s lovable pet dinosaur in Dino’s Dig.
Every element has been carefully crafted to captivate players. The Flintstones will feature themed door trims with matching halo lighting, a unique character marquee with a built-in LCD top box, and re-mastered music and sound effects from the original TV show. The three launch games – Lioness, Peacock Garden and Tiger Power – will be supplemented with more games from Shuffle Master on an ongoing basis to keep the installations fresh and exciting.
Press Release…
IGT Highlights Innovative 3D Gaming Technology and a Star-studded Gaming Lineup at the Australasian Gaming Expo…
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 20, 2012 — International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT), a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, announced today it will deliver new industry firsts for Australia’s gaming enthusiasts at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) Aug. 21 – 23 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre in Sydney, Australia.
IGT will launch the 3D gaming technology MLD™ (Multi-Layer Display™), paired with the unveiling of one of the world’s most iconic pop culture brands, Elvis The King®. This new title is now available in Australia exclusively on the IGT bluechip Neo® Tower Top cabinet after successful launches in other global markets, along with many new games and products.
"IGT continues to provide our customers with strong game performance, the widest variety of games, the latest in systems innovation and world-class service, all of which will be on display at AGE," said Eric Tom, IGT executive vice president of Global Sales.
"Our research indicates that many players are entertainment seekers who are attracted to iconic brands and IGT delivers this with our pop culture hit Elvis The King®. This game has been adapted to suit the Australasian players’ playing style. The 3D capabilities of MLD with Elvis The King® also provides venues with a strong differentiator as they look to broaden gaming’s appeal and provide something special for players," said Tom. "Elvis The King® is packed with multiple features and number one hits."
IGT’s 3D MLD™ screens take gaming to another dimension in play. The 3D effect is simulated because the content exists on two separate LCD panels; one in front of the other which gives a depth of field, with game elements appearing and moving between the front and back screens. This allows for new game play options and heightened entertainment.
The line-up of over fifty games at AGE reflects IGT’s re-invigorated game design strategy with the legendary performance of games such as Siberian Storm® and Dangerous Beauty®. Additional games debuting at AGE include:
Black Widow® – a low denomination game with a ‘web capture’ feature during free games for the chance to accumulate additional credits.
Dakota Thunder® – featuring the ‘Thunder Shudder’.
A global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, IGT provides a holistic solution to the industry and its strength in gaming management systems and new interactive technologies will also be showcased at AGE.
The IGT Advantage Club® System will be demonstrated with new technologies such as Service Window, a small window that appears on the left hand side of the screen. The Service Window can be used for personalized player messaging and for service requests, adding a unique level of service for venues with the IGT system. The IGT Advantage Club® system is proving to be a winner with clubs in New South Wales.
IGT will again be playing host to industry experts who will present a range of topics including game floor design, customer service and systems. For more details on the free business seminar sessions visit www.igt.com.au/AGE12.
About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for regulated markets around the world. IGT’s recent acquisition of Double Down Interactive provides engaging casino style entertainment to more than 5 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or www.facebook.com/IGT.
© EPE, Reg. U.S. Pat & TM O_.
Dangerous Beauty and Black Widow were created by High 5 Games. For more information on High 5 Games, go to www.High5games.com
Pure Depth™, MLD®, Multi-Layer Display® and Actual Depth™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pure Depth, Inc. All other trademarks are registered trademarks or the property of their respective owners without the intent to infringe. www.puredepth.com. All trademarks or registered trademarks are owned by IGT (Australia) Pty. Limited or its related entities. All information is subject to change without notice. Game type availability is subject to jurisdictional approval.
Websites
Australasian Gaming Expo
www.austgamingexpo.com
Gaming Technologies Association
www.gamingta.com
PALtronics Australasia
www.paltronics.com.au
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
www.scec.com.au
Human Statue Bodyart
www.humanstatuebodyart.com.au
Human Statue Bodyart Flickr
www.flickr.com/photos/humanstatuebodyart
Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography
Australasian Gaming Expo Trade Exhibition, Paltronics
Image by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer
Australasian Gaming Expo report from Sydney; Australia – Day 2
Today was the 2nd day for the most high profile and successful gaming expo in Australia – the Australasian Gaming Expo, which is being hosted by the Sydney Convention Centre at Darling Harbour.
It’s a key time for the gaming industry in Australia with all the regulation elements, responsible gambling initiatives and such, and most of the big boys of the industry were on hand to show off their wares, with some exhibitors demonstrating significant creative flair to help showoff their latest and greatest wares.
Our friends at Human Statue Bodyart had a couple of body models made up in bodypaint (Anastasia as a butterfly and Victoria as a panda) – complete with wings, for leading gaming brand Paltronics and its latest game ‘Jungle Madness’.
The expo centre itself is huge – 15,000 square metres (about the size of an Aussie Rules football oval) and this provided more than ample opportunity for over 750 slot games aka "pokies" to strut their stuff.
The Australasian Gaming Expo is by far the largest event of its type in Australia and one of the world’s biggest.
We learned through the grapevine that a trip for 2 to Las Vegas will be won by a lucky visitor on each of the 3 days of the Expo, and this is compliments of the Gaming Technologies Association which owns the event.
We understand that over 16,000 people have walked through the games thus far, with those in the business being the majority, and no doubt a few punters, checked through the gates (but note that the games on display do not accept coins or notes).
News…
Human Statue Bodyart helps make Paltronics…
Gaming firm Paltronics was once again looking for their fair share of attention by having a few body models made up in forest like bodypaint attire to compliment their selection of games, including the very popular ‘Jungle Madness’.
There’s little doubt that folks Paltronics knew that competitors of sorts, IGT, were going all out with an Elvis promotion (including imitator), and may have also noted their ‘Sex In The City’ promotional stand from last years show.
It’s always good to see Australian companies such as Paltronics take on international giants such as IGT and promotional models are just one of the weapons that gaming companies will continue to employ in the high stakes world of electronic gaming, and the folks from the Human Statue Bodyart creative arts agency certainly helped Paltronics make a positive splash today.
We hear that more bodypainted models are on the cards tomorrow (the 3rd and final day of the expo) so be sure to check the stands, with 11am to 2pm
News…
Shuffle Master promotes The Flintstones Slot…
"We are thrilled to be able to offer such an iconic brand as The Flintstones and we feel confident that it will take center stage at the show," said Adrian Halpenny, President of Shuffle Master Australasia. "Our game development team worked very hard to deliver a final product that demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in order to maintain the high quality and authenticity of the television series. As a result, The Flintstones is a breakthrough product that is not only highly enjoyable to play as a traditional gaming machine, but also brings the much-loved characters to life with entertaining and engaging features."
Since debuting on American television, The Flintstones has endured as one of the most recognized cartoon TV shows of all time and is still shown on TV around the world. The beloved characters of The Flintstones have been a part of our childhoods for decades, and this new game allows us to play and interact with them in new and exciting ways.
Preston Kevin Lewis, Managing Director of Warner Bros. Consumer Products ANZ, said, "It is testament to the enduring nature of The Flintstones brand that the likes of Fred, Barney, Wilma and Betty continue to reach new audiences in diverse areas. Shuffle Master is one of the world’s leading gaming suppliers and we’re sure these fantastic machines will provide consumers with yet another opportunity to fall in love with The Flintstones."
Designed to make a big impact on the gaming floor with its broad appeal, The Flintstones is a three-level standalone progressive, low-denomination product with a suite of exciting base games and attractive jackpot prizes. It also introduces Shuffle Master’s patented new "mini-reel" feature trigger that ignites the player’s anticipation during game play.
The game offers three interactive bonus features that provide players with the chance to win jackpots and credit prizes. Each bonus feature evokes classic scenes from the original TV show, such as the ten-pin challenge at Bedrock Bowl, the family night out at The Drive-In and the antics of Fred Flintstone’s lovable pet dinosaur in Dino’s Dig.
Every element has been carefully crafted to captivate players. The Flintstones will feature themed door trims with matching halo lighting, a unique character marquee with a built-in LCD top box, and re-mastered music and sound effects from the original TV show. The three launch games – Lioness, Peacock Garden and Tiger Power – will be supplemented with more games from Shuffle Master on an ongoing basis to keep the installations fresh and exciting.
Press Release…
IGT Highlights Innovative 3D Gaming Technology and a Star-studded Gaming Lineup at the Australasian Gaming Expo…
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 20, 2012 — International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT), a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, announced today it will deliver new industry firsts for Australia’s gaming enthusiasts at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) Aug. 21 – 23 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre in Sydney, Australia.
IGT will launch the 3D gaming technology MLD™ (Multi-Layer Display™), paired with the unveiling of one of the world’s most iconic pop culture brands, Elvis The King®. This new title is now available in Australia exclusively on the IGT bluechip Neo® Tower Top cabinet after successful launches in other global markets, along with many new games and products.
"IGT continues to provide our customers with strong game performance, the widest variety of games, the latest in systems innovation and world-class service, all of which will be on display at AGE," said Eric Tom, IGT executive vice president of Global Sales.
"Our research indicates that many players are entertainment seekers who are attracted to iconic brands and IGT delivers this with our pop culture hit Elvis The King®. This game has been adapted to suit the Australasian players’ playing style. The 3D capabilities of MLD with Elvis The King® also provides venues with a strong differentiator as they look to broaden gaming’s appeal and provide something special for players," said Tom. "Elvis The King® is packed with multiple features and number one hits."
IGT’s 3D MLD™ screens take gaming to another dimension in play. The 3D effect is simulated because the content exists on two separate LCD panels; one in front of the other which gives a depth of field, with game elements appearing and moving between the front and back screens. This allows for new game play options and heightened entertainment.
The line-up of over fifty games at AGE reflects IGT’s re-invigorated game design strategy with the legendary performance of games such as Siberian Storm® and Dangerous Beauty®. Additional games debuting at AGE include:
Black Widow® – a low denomination game with a ‘web capture’ feature during free games for the chance to accumulate additional credits.
Dakota Thunder® – featuring the ‘Thunder Shudder’.
A global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, IGT provides a holistic solution to the industry and its strength in gaming management systems and new interactive technologies will also be showcased at AGE.
The IGT Advantage Club® System will be demonstrated with new technologies such as Service Window, a small window that appears on the left hand side of the screen. The Service Window can be used for personalized player messaging and for service requests, adding a unique level of service for venues with the IGT system. The IGT Advantage Club® system is proving to be a winner with clubs in New South Wales.
IGT will again be playing host to industry experts who will present a range of topics including game floor design, customer service and systems. For more details on the free business seminar sessions visit www.igt.com.au/AGE12.
About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for regulated markets around the world. IGT’s recent acquisition of Double Down Interactive provides engaging casino style entertainment to more than 5 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or www.facebook.com/IGT.
© EPE, Reg. U.S. Pat & TM O_.
Dangerous Beauty and Black Widow were created by High 5 Games. For more information on High 5 Games, go to www.High5games.com
Pure Depth™, MLD®, Multi-Layer Display® and Actual Depth™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pure Depth, Inc. All other trademarks are registered trademarks or the property of their respective owners without the intent to infringe. www.puredepth.com. All trademarks or registered trademarks are owned by IGT (Australia) Pty. Limited or its related entities. All information is subject to change without notice. Game type availability is subject to jurisdictional approval.
Websites
Australasian Gaming Expo
www.austgamingexpo.com
Gaming Technologies Association
www.gamingta.com
PALtronics Australasia
www.paltronics.com.au
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
www.scec.com.au
Human Statue Bodyart
www.humanstatuebodyart.com.au
Human Statue Bodyart Flickr
www.flickr.com/photos/humanstatuebodyart
Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography
Some cool edm grinding pictures:
Shanghai Stampede 2014 ‘critical mass’ lesson: “DEMASSIFY – DO NOT JOIN THE MASSES – BACK TO HUMAN SCALE”
Image by Imaginary Museum Projects: News Tableaus
Shanghai Stampede 2014 ‘critical mass’ lesson: "DEMASSIFY – DO NOT JOIN THE MASSES – BACK TO HUMAN SCALE"
line 1) 临界质量 "Critical Mass" (science term/tipping point)
line two) 请勿加入群众 "Do not join the masses" (social/political term and a negation of Maoist ideology whereby there is always the incentive of the Communist Celebration (who claims to lead the masses) to ‘join the masses’.
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"Crucial mass is the amount of fissile material necessary to sustain nuclear fission. Far more normally, ‘critical mass’ is similar to the tipping point notion"
De-Massify verb (used with object), demassified, demassifying.
1. to trigger (society or a social technique) to turn into much less uniform or centralized diversify or decentralize.
2. to break (some thing standardized or homogeneous) into elements that appeal to individual tastes or unique interests."
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… at a certain tipping point the SPECTACLE begins to CONSUME it is personal SPECTATORS, quantity alterations high quality, especailly of crowds, ‘critical mass’ was attainded at the Bund in Shanghai on New Year’s eve (1):
Commemorating the December 31 2014 SHANGHAI STAMPEDE at the Bund
Calling for a DE-MASSIFICATION of competing world cities with their spectacular festivities, all trying to have the greatest show on earth.
What we need is a renaissance of diversified human scale enjoyments at numerous locations, a revaluation of neighborhood and neighbourhood.
A government ‘of the people’ would launch directives and slogans like:
RAISE THE BANNER OF INTIMACY
DO NOT JOIN THE MASSES
BACK TO HUMAN SCALE
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Exciting adequate the Hong Kong ‘South China Morning Pos’t (constantly properly informed on mainland China) runs right now (3/1/2015) an article with this heading:
"Censors suppress Shanghai stampede coverage as blame game starts" with a sub-line "Local media sources say unprecedented difficult controls imposed on news of the tragedy" and the very first lines… "Shanghai authorities have brought down a wall of strict censorship on neighborhood coverage of Wednesday night’s deadly stampede, as questions mount more than how such a tragedy could have occurred in the mainland’s wealthiest and very best-managed city. // Local sources said the censorship was "unprecedented and harsh" and officials were worried that they could be blamed for the stampede that killed at least 36 individuals. // A police supply mentioned several Huangpu district officials and police have been likely to lose their jobs more than the incident."
www.scmp.com/news/china/write-up/1673119/censors-suppress-…
Of course this tragedy is not simply because of a specific predicament in 1 of the largest Chinese cities, ‘stampedes’ happen all over the planet, in all kind of differing scenarios. (1) Nonetheless mass gatherings, festivities, tend to be one particular of the frequent causes. If a single desires to avert reoccurring than government and city authorities – from all over the planet – want to reassess mass-gatherings and festivities, start steering away from them, initiate gatherings on a more human scale, cease pushing huge numbers in every little thing all the time. Stampede examples adequate that could have been prevented, in the sphere of giant football stadiums and mass-prades, with one current infamous instance in Germany, about which I wrote this essay in the year 2010:
MASSE MENSCH GERMANY: FROM Adore PARADE TO Really like STAMPEDE or how really like was lost in a crowd July 24, 2010 by Tjebbe van Tijen.
limpingmessenger.wordpress.com/2010/07/24/masse-mensch-ge…
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(1) Crucial MASS I quote a web page from the South China Morning Post with this big size image (2250×3000 pixels)…. (this as direct access to the news paper’s web site for a certain web page might be limited):
"A mainland photojournalist at the scene of the New Year’s Eve stampede in Shanghai sensed one thing was wrong minutes just before the crush started. Recalling his narrow brush with death, Guo Xianzhong, 36, a Southern Metropolis News photographer going to from Guangzhou, stated the Bund seemed overcrowded as he waited to ring in the new year. Guo was capable to escape the crush and the photographs and video he took from the centre of the stampede captured the incident in vivid detail, going viral on the web. They supplied a blow-by-blow account of the stampede prior to official accounts were released. They also helped to set the record straight about some misunderstandings, including claims that the stampede was linked to a scramble for coupons to a nearby nightclub. "The location was certainly overcrowded, there have been screams and cries. My instinct as a journalist told me something’s going to come about," Guo said. He mentioned he climbed onto a rubbish bin, and from there managed to get on leading of a wall beside the staircase exactly where the stampede took location. That spot gave him not only safety from the crush but also a complete view of what occurred on the ground."
This is a direct hyperlink to that image:
www.scmp.com/sites/default/files/2015/01/03/stampede_push…
(2) List of human stampedes on Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_human_stampedes
When In Rome
Image by danielle_blue
a Symbiotic Celebration at Ground Zero
When In Rome
Image by danielle_blue
a Symbiotic Celebration at Ground Zero
Some cool surface grinding images:
Minox Contax Racetrack Playa
Image by ▓▓▒▒░░
Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park.
For most of the year Racetrack Playa in Death Valley, California is a dry lake, a completely flat expanse of cracked white clay. There are a few scattered stones on the surface, from a handful of centimetres in diameter to half a metre. Some of the stones have trails hundreds of metres long displaying that they have moved across the ground – but how?
Nobody has noticed 1 in motion, but geologists have tracked the stones progress for years, usually in March.
The most likely explanation entails the spring weather. Rain and melting snow from the surrounding hills leaves a lot of of the rocks partly-submerged in enormous, shallow pools. As temperatures fall at evening, ice can form a collar around the base of a rock. This creates enough buoyancy for strong winds to overcome friction with the lake bed. This is only possible simply because of the flatness of the Playa, which allows wind to gust at 90 mph close to the ground.
In any case, the movement probably on lasts less than a minute and might only happen every many years. This is probably why the sailing stones of Racetrack Playa have remained a single of the world’s more elusive climate phenomena.
-The Guardian
Sharan Miniature Contax I on expired Minox Minocolor 100 film.
Some cool precision turning pictures:
Waiting for the “Night Witches”
Image by Neil. Moralee
Candid shot Zell am Ziller, Austria.
"Night Witches" is the English translation of Nachthexen, a Planet War II German nickname (Russian Ночные ведьмы, Nochnye Vedmy) for the female military aviators of the 588th Evening Bomber Regiment, known later as the 46th "Taman" Guards Night Bomber Aviation Regiment, of the Soviet Air Forces. The regiment was formed by Colonel Marina Raskova and led by Key Yevdokia Bershanskaya.
The regiment flew harassment bombing and precision bombing missions against the German military from 1942 till the end of the war. At its largest, it had 40 two-individual crews. It flew over 23,000 sorties and is stated to have dropped 3,000 tons of bombs. It was the most very decorated female unit in the Soviet Air Force, every single pilot getting flown over 800 missions by the finish of the war and twenty-three possessing been awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union title. Thirty of its members died in combat.
The regiment flew in wood-and-canvas Polikarpov Po-2 biplanes, a 1928 style intended for use as coaching aircraft and for crop-dusting, and to this day the most-produced biplane in aviation history. The planes could carry only six bombs at a time, so a number of missions per evening were essential. Though the aircraft were obsolete and slow, the pilots created daring use of their exceptional maneuverability they had the benefit of possessing a maximum speed that was lower than the stall speed of each the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and the Focke-Wulf Fw 190, and as a result, German pilots discovered them extremely hard to shoot down. An attack approach of the evening bombers was to idle the engine close to the target and glide to the bomb release point, with only wind noise left to reveal their location. German soldiers likened the sound to broomsticks and named the pilots "Night Witches." Due to the weight of the bombs and the low altitude of flight, the pilots carried no parachutes
Brave women !
The athlete and his attendant – I
Image by egisto.sani
The funerary stele shows two figures standing 1 in front of the other. They are an athlete, the deceased young, and his attendant. The bust of the athlete is represented in 3-quarters, his head in profile. The features and the anatomy of the young are rendered with wonderful precision despite the relief is genuinely very low. The correct arm is lowered at the waist while the left arm is raised up to the shoulder and the palm turned towards the observer. The head of the young athlete is bent downward. His melancholy gaze is directed towards the attendant. The youth is standing in front of him, holding two standard tools form athletes: an aryballos containing ointment and a strigil.
Greek funerary stele
Pantelic Marble, H. 205 cm – W. 70.five cm
About 430 BC
From Greece
Vatican City State, Vatican Museums, Museo Gregoriano Profano
A couple of nice precision element companies pictures I discovered:
Beaulieu National Motor Museum 18-09-2012
Image by Karen Roe
1903 Cadillac
USA
This Model A was the 1st Cadillac to be brought to Britain. Frederick Stanley Bennett imported it and drove it in the 1903 Thousand Miles Trial. Bennett subsequently became the official UK importer and was behind the standardisation tests of 1908 in which 3 identical Cadillacs had been dismantled and then rebuilt from a mixed up pile of components, proving the interchangeability of the elements.
Created in 1902 by Henry Leland, Cadillac was built upon the remains of the original Henry Ford Organization. From the starting Leland insisted on the highest requirements of precision engineering in order to create a top quality mass made car, demanding that ‘We have to make each piston so precise and each cylinder so exact that every single piston will fit into each and every cylinder’. Despite these high production standards over 2000 Cadillacs had been created in 1903.
Engine: 1609cc, 1 cylinder, overhead valve, 6,5hp
Functionality: 30mph
Value New: £200
Manufacturer: Cadillac Automobile Firm, Detroit
Owner: Mr J.F. Bennett and Mrs M Southam
Housing a collection of more than 250 automobiles and motorcycles telling the story of motoring on the roads of Britain from the dawn of motoring to the present day, the award winning (Winner – The International Historic Motoring Awards of the Year 2012) National Motor Museum appeals to all age groups. From Globe Land Speed Record Breakers such as Campbell’s popular Bluebird to film favourites such as the magical flying car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and uncommon oddities like the giant orange on wheels. Don’t miss exciting further functions such as the Motorsport Gallery, Wheels and Jack Tucker’s Garage – A permanent, multi award-winning 1930’s garage has been designed within the Museum, full down to the last nut and bolt and rusty drainpipe. Whilst the developing is a comprehensive fabrication, every thing in it – all the fixtures, fittings, tools and ephemera – are genuine artefacts collected over a period of 25 years.
Precision Manufacturer in Windsor to Expand Operations, Increase its Connecticut Workforce
Image by Workplace of Governor Dan Malloy
Wednesday, March four, 2015 — Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced these days that precision manufacturer Leipold, Inc., the Windsor–based division of internationally recognized Leipold Gmbh, will be expanding its Connecticut operation and growing employment by up to fifty percent over the next two years. The firm manufactures precision elements in the automotive, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and telecommunication industries.
Some cool gear grinding photos:
The Sad Dragonfly.
Image by Hammonton Photography
Rest in Peace, Sad Dragonfly.
>For these of you who do not know a lot about dragonflies here is my "Sad Dragonfly" story from nowadays & a few facts. ♥ I love dragonflies… & nicely, bugs!
>When I discovered him he was struggling, sad, & broken.. literally.
He had just gotten in a fight with another male dragonfly, probably more than a mate or lunch. When male dragonflies fight generally it is until the death, they grab the other’s wings & twist – & rip them off.
>Dragonflies have six legs, but they cannot stroll. They can only fly or land. Strange. Nevertheless, when dragonflies fight & shed- they can no longer survive.
I found "The Sad Dragonfly" today in my field. I was trying to figure out what was incorrect with him, and then I saw his wings had been torn. He could not walk, so he was just kind of flapping his wings & not moving very far. Then I remembered that dragonflies cannot walk, and I felt the require to step in.
When I see an insect suffering/dying normally I move it to a secure location, that way it is not place through any a lot more pain. [I cannot imagine leaving an insect on the ground helpless to be eaten alive by ants or a bird.. Even if that is Mother Nature’s way- not when I can aid it.]
So I brought him inside, I fed him insects & tonight he died.
He had so significantly power- you’d believe he would be fine, but he knew he couldn’t go on & he let go.
RIP Sad Dragonfly. ♥
cease , drop & drag
Image by ATOMIC Hot Links
Double Rainbow in Door County – Mark II
Image by elviskennedy
Elvis was meandering the backroads of Wisconsin, hunting for a excellent spot to photograph however another Door County sunset, when he turned about and was stunned to see this double rainbow. The road and the power lines ruined any vista near the roadway, so Elvis speedily grabbed his gear and headed out on foot. Rainbows are fleeting, there is no time to waste!
Then the rain started falling – in buckets. Undeterred, Elvis set up his Nikon D800 equipped with the Nikon 14-24mm lens and began firing.
Knowing how important it is to be ready (you never ever overlook some of these cub scout rules) Elvis had, just before leaving the cabin, set up the D800 to shoot 7-shot sequences, varying the shutter speed to develop photographs with exposure values of -3, -two, -1, , +1, +two and +3. The camera was also attached to the tripod and lying on the back seat – ready for action.
This allowed Elvis to focus (no pun intended) on the framing of the photographs even although he, and the camera/lens, have been receiving drenched.
In just a couple of minutes, the rainbow vanished.
Wiping down the gear and coming down from the adrenaline rush Elvis realized, as soon as once again, what a fortunate boy he is. Not only had he been fortunate adequate to be in the right place, at the correct time, he also got to knowledge life in all of its wonder.
Sight: The gorgeous and spectacular rainbow of colors in the sky, the clouds, the trees, the field and of course, the massive, bold arch overhead.
Sound: Rain splattering on the ground, on Elvis’ head and on the camera gear, punctuated by distant, rolling thunder.
Smell: The freshly reduce hay. The air, ionized by the passing storm.
Touch: The warm sun reduce by the cold raindrops. The warm breeze. The sharply reduce hay underfoot.
Taste: Even though the newly cut hay and freshness from the rain were practically adequate to taste, a large piece of tiramisu would have been amazing.
All that makes for a pot ‘o gold at the end of any rainbow. What a wonderful evening!
For a lot more, go to www.elviskennedy.com.
Some cool engine turning pictures:
Porsche GT3 trunk (front)
Image by wbaiv
DSC_0046
Steam-powered pumping engines
Image by explainthatstuff
Seeking down on some giant steam pumping engines at Believe Tank, the museum of science and technology in Birmingham, England. If you like steam engines, beam engines, gears, pulleys, and levers, this is the spot for you.
It’s from our article on cams and cranks.
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