Featured Work
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seattle space needle by Sebastian Warnes
sapce needle tower in seattle, Wa. this was taken from the very bottom, pointing up
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Teesside Transporter Bridge by David Lewins LRPS
The Tees Transporter Bridge as it is correctly known (or simply the Transporter or Tranny) is the furthest downstream bridge across the River Tees, England. It connects Middlesbrough on the south bank to Port Clarence on the north bank. It is a transporter bridge, carrying a travelling ‘car’ or ‘gondola’ suspended from the bridge, across the river in 90 seconds. The gondola can carry 200 people, 9 cars or 6 cars and one minibus. It carries the A178 road from Middlesbrough to Hartlepool. History / Following a 1907 Act of Parliament the bridge was built at a cost of £68,026 6s 8d by Sir William Arrol & Co. of Glasgow between 1910 and 1911 to replace an earlier steam ferry. A transporter bridge was chosen because Parliament ruled that the new scheme of crossing the river had to avoid affecting the river navigation. The opening ceremony on the 17 October 1911 was performed by Prince Arthur of Connaught. The first person to fall off the bridge fell at the opening ceremony; the man (Arthur Darwin) was a relative of John Darwin from Seaton Carew of canoeing fame. The Tees Transporter Bridge has an overall length (including cantilevers) of 851 feet (259 m), leaving a span between the centres of the towers of 580 feet (180 m), the beam of the bridge being carried at a height of 160 feet (49 m) above the road. This combined with an overall height of 225 feet (69 m), makes this bridge the second largest example remaining in the world; the largest being the bridge across the River Usk, at Newport in South Wales. During World War Two the superstructure of the bridge was hit by a bomb. In 1953, the gondola got stuck half-way. While it was stuck, gale force winds lashed water to within inches of it. In 1974, the comedy actor Terry Scott, travelling between his hotel in Middlesbrough and a performance at the Billingham Forum, mistook the bridge for a regular toll crossing and drove his car off the end of the roadway, landing in the safety netting beneath. In December 1993, the bridge was awarded the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ highest honour, The Heritage Plaque, for engineering excellence, in recognition of the Council’s efforts in keeping the bridge in good working order. Its historical importance was also recognised in 1985 by its listing as a Grade II* Listed Building and its prominence as a local landmark was further enhanced in 1993 by the installation of flood lights that operate during the winter months. It has featured in films and TV programmes including Billy Elliot, The Fast Show, Spender and Steel River Blues. In the millennium celebrations of 2000, fireworks were fired from its length. The storyline of the third series of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, saw the bridge dismantled to be sold to and re-erected in the USA. The local council received calls from people worried that the bridge was really being pulled down,[4] with the BBC adding a disclaimer on the end of the final episode of the series stating that ‘The Transporter Bridge remains in Middlesbrough’. The Transporter Bridge has a safety announcement, and until recently, it was a southern voice. Middlesbrough council decided it was time to change the voice, and held a competition for the new voice. The competition was won by a Middlesbrough man, Brian Hall, who was one of the last few finalists in the competition for the speaking clock in 2006. The bridge is currently owned by Middlesbrough Council and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. Middlesbrough council has control of the day-to-day operations and maintenance. Info from Wikipedia EOS 1D MkII – 17-40mm (L) www.davidlewins.co.uk
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Narnia's Lamppost by Angela M. Otwell
Pen and ink on bristol board, 1992. Original is not for sale. My web site: / www.amopage.com
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After The Sun Sets by Charuhas Images
Nikon D300, f/8, focal length 100mm
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Bulb by Denitsa Dabizheva
Lightbulb shot at home Nikon D90 / Nikkor Micro 105mm VR lens / F/8; 1/20; ISO-200; +0.7 step; A priority; matrix; Benro tripod Light source: incadescent spot light placed beneath a white sheet of paper
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Wall light by arbrecourt
Light being born? A modern applique on a natural stone wall in my living room in France. / It’s made of plaster with neon tubes behind. / For a challenge in “Light up your life” group. / Featured in “Light up your life” 11/09
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Outdoor Ampitheatre - UVa Campus by ctheworld
Not many people gathered here at the moment, but there are times that this place is full of college students! featured in LIGHT UP MY LIFE
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Top deck by andreisky
Nikon D80 1/125@f/5.6 ISO-200 18mm / / ART / ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR / SYDNEY / PANORAMAS / CLOUDS / COUNTRYSIDE / STILL LIFE / TENNIS / DOGS / MISCELLANEOUS
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Blue Lamp in Corner by paulakerr
Part of the “Series of Lights” series.
Recent Work
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Lonely in a storm by lukasdf
Coming home about 6am this morning, I spotted this lamp, lopsided in more than one way. I felt sorry for it somehow… The night was wild, stormy and wet, and it looked like this streetlamp was just about hanging on.
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Squiggly lights by arbrecourt
Champs Elyées, Paris.
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Daylight lamp light by PeterBusser
Early morning, on a bright sunshiny day. Lot’s of light, clear blue skies, somewhere in the middle of nowhere. And there’s a lamppost. Light on. Why? To make life even brighter?
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Durham Castle from Millburngate Bridge by David Lewins LRPS
Taken from Millburngate Bridge looking up to Silver Street with the Castle dominate above. EOS 1D MkIII 17- 40mm (L) www.davidlewins.co.uk
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Ornate light by PhotosByG
An ornate lamp beside the staircase at Werribee Mansion in Victoria, Australia. This is a National Trust listed property.
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Gold Bells by lindamiller
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Starlight Starbright by Hena Tayeb
This is the small but lovely chandelier in my bedroom. I wanted a romantic chandelier, small and understated in my bedroom but not something that would break the bank. And so the search was on..and then i found this. I was in love. I could not help but take a picture.
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Our Lady of the Forest Grotto by bgaynor
As the sky begins to fall, the lights leading to Our Lady of the Forest Grotto turn on, illuminating the brick pathway. The grotto is part of the historic St. James at Sag Bridge Catholic Church in Lemont, Illinois.
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Murano Chandelier by sstarlightss
- TRY VIEW LARGER - / A beautiful Murano glass chandelier, taken with my camera Olympus compact SP 700
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Light in the night by annalisa56
Light in the night Camera used: / CANON EOS 450D
About This Group
This group is for Lamps, little lamps, big lamps, streetlamps, table lamps, hanging lamps, lit lamps, electric lamps, old lamps, new lamps, single lamps, multiple lamps….......................lamps, lamps and nothing but lamps.
Candles accepted ONLY if they are incorporated into a lamp.
Abstracts accepted ONLY if there is a strong impression of a lamp.
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