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Some of the first vehicles across the [Sydney Harbour] Bridge, 20 March 1932 / photographer Sam Hood
Format: Glass negative
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Collection: A. D. White Architectural Photographs, Cornell University Library
Accession Number: 15/5/3090.01635
Title: Florence. Wrought iron torch holder or horse tether from the Strozzi Palace
Sculptor: Niccolò Grosso Caparra (Italian, active ca.1500)
Photographer: Fratelli Alinari (Italian, 1852-present)
Architect: Simone del Pollaiolo
Architect: Benedetto da Maiano (Italian, 1442-1497)
Building Date: 1498-ca. 1550
Photograph date: ca. 1865-ca. 1885
Location: Europe: Italy; Florence
Materials: albumen print
Image: 15.748 x 9.5276 in.; 40 x 24.2 cm
Provenance: Gift of Andrew Dickson White
Persistent URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1813.001/5tv5
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Wikipedia entry on the sculptor here.
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The first wrecked pier of the collapsed Tay Bridge, Scotland, 1879. More information on the disaster can be found here.
Further photos available on the National Library of Scotland site here Via Flickr Commons.
Photograph of general view of the Forth Bridge under construction. We have here a view taken late in the evening, which accounts for the smoothness of the water and the depth of the shadows. This view is chiefly remarkable for effect, much detail at the base of the cantilevers being lost. The picture embraces the whole of bridge up to date, north of south cantilever and on a considerable scale.
—Transcription from Philip Phillips, ‘The Forth Railway Bridge’, Edinburgh, 1890.
(This is the Forth (Rail) Bridge, not to be confused with the Forth Road Bridge.)
Further photos available on the National Library of Scotland site here Via Flickr Commons.
I’ve been down in London a good deal over the last few weeks, studying for an exam. I brought my phone, of course, which means I brought my camera.
I rarely find the classic London landmarks inspirational for photography. They’re too…well…big.
But the pavement by Tower Bridge really got my interest.
Taken 17 May 2006
Taken 17 May 2006
Taken 17 May 2006
The leaves of an ornamental plant near the Tower also caught my eye.
Taken 13 June 2006
On one of my visits, I walked by the crew setting up for a concert on the Tower grounds. The ironmongery was interesting.
Taken 23 May 2006
Taken 23 May 2006
I was also fascinated by the bright yellow locks on the gates to Trinity Square, a tiny park dedicated to naval war dead near the course hotel.
Taken 24 May 2006
Rainbow over the Thames
Taken 23 May 2006
Overall, though, London does not appeal to me photographically. I guess my heart is in Edinburgh.
My phonecam developed a spot about a week ago. Ugly, in the way, and depressing. It ruined a number of photos that I really wanted to take.
Taken 1 April 2006
Occasionally, I could get a shot in that it didn’t ruin, but that was rare.
Taken 29 March 2006
Fortunately, my phone insurance covers the functionality of the whole instrument, including the camera. I called Vodafone, and they sent a new phone to replace the old one. So now I have my camera back!
I tried it out on Fiona this morning.
Taken 4 April 2006
Then I was back to taking the pictures I’ve been missing.
Leaf growing through a fence, Newington
Taken 4 April 2006
Shadow of a doorknob, looking like a warmer day
Taken 4 April 2006
Cut-off fence post.
Taken 4 April 2006
Framing the world, one tree at a time (this photo has been cropped)
Taken 4 April 2006
Yay new phone!
Yesterday, while I was walking in the Botanics, I came under a sudden assault of hail. I had to shelter under an umbrella under a tree – one layer of protection was not enough.
After the white stuff stopped falling, it seemed to vanish. Only a few balls were left to convince me that it wasn’t a dream.
Taken 21 February 2006
The hailstones didn’t last, but the raindrops were beautiful as well.
Taken 21 February 2006
This shot reminds me of one of my favourite poems, No Road by Philip Larkin
Taken 21 February 2006
I’ve had a few other photos building up that didn’t really deserve their own entries. Of possible interest:
The sacred cow is coming home to roost.
Taken 20 February 2006
Plant in the car park at the Cuddy Brae. Very red!
Taken 19 February 2006
Bus stop hardware…one of those tiny details of life that looks so good up close.
Taken 19 February 2006
It’s been a while since I’ve posted photos, mostly because I’ve been too ill to take many. The flu this year has been dreadful, and it made its mark as it swept through our household. Alex was ill week before last, Martin got it last week (and still coughing now), I fell ill last Thursday and didn’t really resurface until Sunday, and now Fiona is just coming out of a bad bout.
I have taken a few pictures over the past week or so, as I have walked my way back to health. But the muse hasn’t really been there. Here are the ones that made the cut.
The first crocus leaves, peeping up from the soil at the foot of my road. I think they are in for some difficult times.
Taken 12 January 2006
Gate hardware, Drum Street. One of the few manmade items I’ve been drawn to photograph, mostly because it looks so human!.
Taken 12 January 2006
Wrinkled rose hep, on a back path through Gilmerton.
Taken 12 January 2006
Grass underwater in the Water of Leith. (This photograph has been cropped and its colour altered to reduce the reflections off of the water.)
Taken 18 January 2006
View through the fence, Powderhall.
Taken 18 January 2006
Reddening ivy 1, Powderhall.
Taken 18 January 2006
Reddening ivy 2, Powderhall.
Taken 18 January 2006
It was a lovely day, cold but bright. The autumn is turning to true winter, with bitter winds, with the last leaves dropping from the trees. But with the bright sunshine, I hardly cared about the cold. I walked along the Rocheid path by the Water of Leith, then through the Royal Botanic Gardens back into Canonmills and back to work.
The last leaves on the oak tree on the Rocheid Path.
Taken 29 November 2005
Piece of a wrought iron fence, Arboretum Avenue. Sunlight and shade.
Taken 29 November 2005
Taken 29 November 2005
Holly leaves, Aboretum Avenue. I love the shapes of these leaves, but I think I need a better background next time..
Taken 29 November 2005
Red leaves with the green, Royal Botanic Gardens.
Taken 29 November 2005
With a walk like that, on a day like this, the world is a good place.