2014 Image Archive
 

2014 Image Archive

For this shot I wanted a kind of bright dreamlike look. Setting the lens to 2.8 gave me the shallow depth of field I wanted. Getting snow to the edge of the frame was another matter. I had to run back and forth for a couple of minutes, scooping up the half-inch snow and putting it so that the background would be a nice blurry white.

For this shot I wanted a kind of bright dreamlike look. Setting the lens to 2.8 gave me the shallow depth of field I wanted. Getting snow to the edge of the frame was another matter. I had to run back and forth for a couple of minutes, scooping up the half-inch snow and putting it so that the background would be a nice blurry white.

Winter Camel

2014-12-28 23:38

Husby Gård
Stockholm, Sweden

Camella, Husby Gård

The Longest Night

2014-12-22 00:43

Akalla
Stockholm, Sweden

Akalla

The Longest Night

2014-12-22 00:28

Husby
Stockholm, Sweden

Husby

This panorama was shot at about 23:40-23:45, and the middle photo (of three) was taken just as the sun hit the lowest point it will ever hit during the year from this location, -54°06'17", which can be compared with the lowest point it hits during the night following the longest day, -7°14'07". The difference is close to exactly twice Earth's axial tilt - with some allowance for the change in distance to the sun. Ignoring the change in distance, it would be exactly twice, as it is the tilt that causes the difference. In other words, this is as dark as it gets: None more black.

This panorama was shot at about 23:40-23:45, and the middle photo (of three) was taken just as the sun hit the lowest point it will ever hit during the year from this location, -54°06'17", which can be compared with the lowest point it hits during the night following the longest day, -7°14'07". The difference is close to exactly twice Earth's axial tilt - with some allowance for the change in distance to the sun. Ignoring the change in distance, it would be exactly twice, as it is the tilt that causes the difference. In other words, this is as dark as it gets: None more black.

The Longest Night

2014-12-21 23:41

Granholmstoppen
Stockholm, Sweden

Granholmstoppen

Night in the IBM Forest

2014-11-19 22:21

IBM
Stockholm, Sweden

IBM

Billie Jean King by Astrid Sylwan

Billie Jean King by Astrid Sylwan[a]

Here/Now at Artipelag

2014-11-08 14:32

Artipelag
Stockholm, Sweden

Artipelag

Tripoli - Lampedusa by John Kørner. The title refers to the 2013 Lampedusa migrant shipwreck.

Tripoli - Lampedusa by John Kørner[d]. The title refers to the 2013 Lampedusa migrant shipwreck[e].

Here/Now at Artipelag

2014-11-08 14:25

Artipelag
Stockholm, Sweden

Artipelag

Tensta Water Tower

2014-10-23 23:49

Tensta
Stockholm, Sweden

Tensta

Tensta Water Tower

2014-10-23 23:44

Tensta
Stockholm, Sweden

Tensta

Tensta Water Tower

2014-10-23 23:40

Tensta
Stockholm, Sweden

Tensta

Autumn is Here

2014-10-21 20:48

Kista
Stockholm, Sweden

Kista

Autumn is Here

2014-10-21 20:16

Kista
Stockholm, Sweden

Kista

Autumn is Here

2014-10-21 20:10

Kista
Stockholm, Sweden

Kista

Kista Bus Station

2014-10-20 00:25

Kista
Stockholm, Sweden

Kista

Morning in Kista

2014-10-16 07:37

Kista
Stockholm, Sweden

Kista

Stureplan

2014-10-14 18:43

Stureplan
Stockholm, Sweden

Stureplan

The grave is Spånga kyrkogård, B190 - Jukka-Pekka Huikuri - born 1968-09-12, died 1991-12-15, buried 1992-01-27

The grave is Spånga kyrkogård, B190 - Jukka-Pekka Huikuri - born 1968-09-12, died 1991-12-15, buried 1992-01-27

Spånga Cemetery

2014-10-11 00:46

Spånga Kyrkogård
Stockholm, Sweden

Spånga Kyrkogård

Just above the tunnel openings. I would have wanted to move bit to the left or right, but to the left were some trees, and to the right was a cellphone mast that can be seen to the right in the image. The camera is lifted atop a barbed wire fence, so going forward isn't an option.

Just above the tunnel openings. I would have wanted to move bit to the left or right, but to the left were some trees, and to the right was a cellphone mast that can be seen to the right in the image. The camera is lifted atop a barbed wire fence, so going forward isn't an option.

A Moonlit Night in Kymlinge

2014-10-08 21:59

Kymlinge
Stockholm, Sweden

Kymlinge

Nearby a plaque reads:

Nearby a plaque reads:

On this October 30, 2004, we, the faith community of St. Augustine Catholic Church, dedicate this shrine consisting of grave crosses, chains and shackes to the memory of the nameless, faceless [and] turfless Africans who met an untimely death in Faubourg Treme. The tomb of the unknown slave is commemorated here in this garden plot of St. Augustine church, the only parish in the United States whose free people of color bought two outer rows of pews exclusively for slaves to use for worship. This St. Augustine/Treme shrine honors all slaves in particular who lie beneath the ground of Treme in unmarked, unknown graves. There is no doubt that the campus of St. Augustine Church sits astride the blood, sweat, tears and some of the mortal remains of unknown slaves from Africa and local American Indian slaves who either met with fatal treachery, and were therefore buried quickly and secretly, or were buried hastily and at random because of yellow fever and other plagues. Even now, some Treme locals have childhood memories of salvage/restoration workers unearthing various human bones, sometimes in concentrated areas such as wells. In other words, the tomb of the unknown slave is a constant reminder that we are walking on holy ground. Thus, we cannot consecrate this tomb, because it is already consecrated by many slaves' inglorious deaths bereft of any acknowledgment, dignity or respect, but ultimately glorious by their blood, sweat, tears, faith, prayers and deep worship of our creator.

Donated by Sylvia Barker of the Danny Barker Estate

Tremé

2014-09-03 12:49

Tremé
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tremé, USA 2014

Tremé

2014-09-03 12:42

Tremé
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tremé, USA 2014

The house of a supporter of the New Orleans Saints. The supporters are known as the "Who Dat Nation", and the words are from their chant "Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints?". The chant, in turn, has its origins in the minstrel shows, where the joke consisted of two blacks meeting, and, not being able to see each other, would go "Who dat?" / "Who dat say 'who dat'?" / "Who dat say 'who dat say "who dat"'?" / etc. until the show moved on or overt racism went out of fashion.

The house of a supporter of the New Orleans Saints. The supporters are known as the "Who Dat Nation", and the words are from their chant "Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints?". The chant, in turn, has its origins in the minstrel shows[f], where the joke consisted of two blacks meeting, and, not being able to see each other, would go "Who dat?" / "Who dat say 'who dat'?" / "Who dat say 'who dat say "who dat"'?" / etc. until the show moved on or overt racism went out of fashion.

Tremé

2014-09-03 12:37

Tremé
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tremé, USA 2014

The plaque reads:

The plaque reads:

The Faerie Playhouse

1308 Esplanade Avenue

This Creole cottage became the home of Stewart Butler and Alfred Doolittle in 1979 and was the site of many organizing meetings in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights movement during the late 20th Century and early 21st Century. The garden behind this home contains the cremains of many significant leaders in that struggle for equality, including Charlene Schneider, John Ognibene, and Cliff Howard, as well as artist J. B. Hartner.

The Bienville Foundation

2007

Tremé

2014-09-03 12:34

Tremé
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tremé, USA 2014

Tremé

2014-09-03 12:26

Tremé
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tremé, USA 2014

Wood statue by Marlin Miller and his son Preston made from wood from a tree that was felled by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Wood statue by Marlin Miller[g] and his son Preston made from wood from a tree that was felled by Hurricane Katrina[h] in 2005.

Welcome to Mississippi

2014-09-02 17:28

Visitor Information Center
Moss Point, Mississippi

USA 2014, Visitor Information Center

Mississippi is the last of the former confederate states that still uses the confederate battle flag as an element.

Mississippi is the last of the former confederate states that still uses the confederate battle flag[i] as an element.

Welcome to Mississippi

2014-09-02 17:21

Visitor Information Center
Moss Point, Mississippi

USA 2014, Visitor Information Center

This was the funniest bit of the museum. The pod seen here is mounted on an arm that gives it the ability to spin around the pitch and roll axis. Couple that with 3d-glasses, a good joystick, and the minutes (I think it was three) you get will pass by in no time at all.

This was the funniest bit of the museum. The pod seen here is mounted on an arm that gives it the ability to spin around the pitch and roll axis. Couple that with 3d-glasses, a good joystick, and the minutes (I think it was three) you get will pass by in no time at all.

National Naval Aviation Museum

2014-09-02 12:31

National Naval Aviation Museum
Pensacola, Florida

National Naval Aviation Museum, USA 2014

"I tested for the Air Force, and they said I could have this."

"I tested for the Air Force, and they said I could have this."

It looks like a mall ride, or alternatively the short yellow bus for combat pilots, but is actually a very successful flight simulator called the Link Trainer[k]. Created by Ed Link and manufactured by his company Link Aviation Devices, it was used from the mid-1930s to the late 1950s to train pilots in instrument flying - that is, when you don't get to look outside while flying because it's too dark, or too cloudy, or some other reason that makes it impossible to look out the window and figure out where you are and where you are pointing the aircraft. During World War II, the United States could churn out combat aircraft like no other nation. Having a cheap and safe way to teach the basics of instrument flying was certainly a boost, making "production" of pilots that much more efficient.

National Naval Aviation Museum

2014-09-02 12:16

National Naval Aviation Museum
Pensacola, Florida

National Naval Aviation Museum, USA 2014

Radial flow gas turbine. The compressor is to the top-right, turbine at the bottom left, combustors top-left and bottom right.

Radial flow gas turbine. The compressor is to the top-right, turbine at the bottom left, combustors top-left and bottom right.

National Naval Aviation Museum

2014-09-02 11:55

National Naval Aviation Museum
Pensacola, Florida

National Naval Aviation Museum, USA 2014

Looking up towards Västfjordsgatan from the path connecting it and Heklagatan.

Looking up towards Västfjordsgatan from the path connecting it and Heklagatan.

Track Remains

2014-07-13 23:36

Lilla Slingan
Stockholm, Sweden
Husby
Stockholm, Sweden

Husby, Lilla Slingan, Little Jogging Track

The start of the little path that takes you to the track, and the path connecting Heklagatan (seen in the distance) and Västfjordsgatan.

The start of the little path that takes you to the track, and the path connecting Heklagatan (seen in the distance) and Västfjordsgatan.

Track Remains

2014-07-13 23:28

Lilla Slingan
Stockholm, Sweden
Husby
Stockholm, Sweden

Husby, Lilla Slingan, Little Jogging Track, Zoomable

The start of the little path that takes you to the track.

The start of the little path that takes you to the track.

Track Remains

2014-07-13 23:29

Lilla Slingan
Stockholm, Sweden
Husby
Stockholm, Sweden

Husby, Lilla Slingan, Little Jogging Track

Looking back toward the highest point of the track from the edge of the patio.

Looking back toward the highest point of the track from the edge of the patio.

Track Remains

2014-07-13 23:25

Lilla Slingan
Stockholm, Sweden
Husby
Stockholm, Sweden

Husby, Lilla Slingan, Little Jogging Track

The highest point on the track, just as it would turn left and descend to the goal line. Just at the start of the patio, you can see a small path leading up to the right. That is not part of the jogging track, but used to be a much smaller path. This is what the view looked like before the houses were built.

The highest point on the track, just as it would turn left and descend to the goal line. Just at the start of the patio, you can see a small path leading up to the right. That is not part of the jogging track, but used to be a much smaller path. This is what the view looked like before the houses were built.

Track Remains

2014-07-13 23:23

Lilla Slingan
Stockholm, Sweden
Husby
Stockholm, Sweden

Husby, Lilla Slingan, Little Jogging Track

The end of the track, looking back from the edge of Långjökelgatan. Here's a panorama from the same spot from 2012.

The end of the track, looking back from the edge of Långjökelgatan. Here's a panorama from the same spot from 2012.

Track Remains

2014-07-13 23:05

Lilla Slingan
Stockholm, Sweden
Husby
Stockholm, Sweden

Husby, Lilla Slingan, Little Jogging Track

The colors are not the result of some funny white-balance setting. The low sun and the rain caused the whole world to turn red.

The colors are not the result of some funny white-balance setting. The low sun and the rain caused the whole world to turn red.

Rain Over Hägerstalund

2014-06-15 21:51

Hägerstalund
Stockholm, Sweden

Hägerstalund

A little balloon about to be hit by a big downpour.

A little balloon about to be hit by a big downpour.

Rain Over Hägerstalund

2014-06-15 21:47

Hägerstalund
Stockholm, Sweden

Hägerstalund

Kista Science Tower, 17.6 kilometers (10.9 miles) away.

Kista Science Tower, 17.6 kilometers (10.9 miles) away.

Hökarängstoppen

2014-06-01 21:31

Hökarängstoppen
Stockholm, Sweden

Hökarängstoppen, Stockholm Random Walk

First row, left to right: Akalla, Husby, Kista, Kista Entré, Kymlinge Station. Second row, right to left: Kymlinge, Hallonbergen, Näckrosen, Solna Centrum, Västra Skogen. Third row, left to right: Stadshuset, Fridhemsplan, Rådhuset, T-Centralen, Kungsträdgården.

First row, left to right: Akalla, Husby, Kista, Kista Entré, Kymlinge Station. Second row, right to left: Kymlinge, Hallonbergen, Näckrosen, Solna Centrum, Västra Skogen. Third row, left to right: Stadshuset, Fridhemsplan, Rådhuset, T-Centralen, Kungsträdgården.

Blue Line 11

Delnia Razzazi with Moshtagh Feizyabi and Pedram Shahlai

Delnia Razzazi with Moshtagh Feizyabi and Pedram Shahlai

Eldfesten / Chaharshanbe Suri 2014

2014-03-18 18:29

Kungsträdgården
Stockholm, Sweden

orientalista

Chaharshanbe Suri, Kungsträdgården

The conferencieres: Mahan Moin and Farshid Manafi.

The conferencieres: Mahan Moin and Farshid Manafi.

Eldfesten / Chaharshanbe Suri 2014

2014-03-18 17:56

Kungsträdgården
Stockholm, Sweden

orientalista

Chaharshanbe Suri, Kungsträdgården

This is Diamond Head. While it looks like an impact crater, it is volcanic in origin.

This is Diamond Head. While it looks like an impact crater, it is volcanic in origin.

Aloha, Hawaii

2014-01-08 07:49

Honolulu Airport
Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu Airport, USA 2013

Lahaina Sunset

2014-01-07 18:00

Lahaina
Maui, Hawaii

Lahaina, USA 2013

Lahaina Sunset

2014-01-07 17:54

Lahaina
Maui, Hawaii

Lahaina, USA 2013

Lahaina Sunset

2014-01-07 17:36

Lahaina
Maui, Hawaii

Lahaina, USA 2013

The shadow of Haleakala is seen as a blunt triangular shape on the ground and sea.

The shadow of Haleakala is seen as a blunt triangular shape on the ground and sea.

Haleakala Sunrise

2014-01-07 07:08

Haleakala Visitor's Center
Maui, Hawaii

Haleakala Visitor's Center, USA 2013

The original adobe wall.

The original adobe wall.

Bett's Gold Coin

2013-12-27 08:23

Bett's Gold Coin
Mariposa, California

Bett's Gold Coin, USA 2013

Access to the tunnels.

Access to the tunnels.

Bett's Gold Coin

2013-12-27 08:23

Bett's Gold Coin
Mariposa, California

Bett's Gold Coin, USA 2013

Mariposa main street, looking south.

Mariposa main street, looking south.

Bett's Gold Coin

2013-12-27 08:04

Bett's Gold Coin
Mariposa, California

Bett's Gold Coin, USA 2013

The rear end of the engine. The nozzle and the ejector flaps convert static pressure to movement and accelerate the exhaust back up to Mach 3+.

The rear end of the engine. The nozzle and the ejector flaps convert static pressure to movement and accelerate the exhaust back up to Mach 3+.

Inlet Thrust

2009-05-15 11:26

Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
Chantilly, Virginia

aerodynamics, tech

Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

Close up of the left inlet cone. It sets up the first oblique shock, which is conical and emanates from the cone apex.

Close up of the left inlet cone. It sets up the first oblique shock, which is conical and emanates from the cone apex.

Inlet Thrust

2009-05-15 11:22

Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
Chantilly, Virginia

aerodynamics, tech

Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center