Bushido Loc: No Where and Every Where

Still ten days and a wake up GMT.

plessner Loc: North Dakota

I thought of something the other day--whether it is Florida or Colorado time while we are there it will be the shortest nights and longest days of the year!!!! We're going to be tired

klcrfa Loc: Virginia

Church Windows

Church in Florence

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The reflections ad to the shot. Nice work.

klcrfa Loc: Virginia

Thx....

busted_shutter

Your #2 has been known by several names thruout the centuries. A storm glass/weather glass/sailor's glass. Definitely a barometer, and as we all know(or should anyway), a barometer measures changes in atmospheric pressure. Basically....a barometer measures whether the air pressure is high (indicates dry weather) or low (indicates changes with precipitation). Weather glass barometers are actually very simple devices. The barometer quickly indicates any variations in atmospheric pressure. The air trapped by the liquid within the glass vessel maintains a steady pressure. When high pressure or good weather is approaching, the liquid is pushed down the spout. When low pressure or bad weather invades your region the greater pressure trapped inside the weather glass barometer causes the liquid in the spout to rise.

The first barometer was created by an Italian scientist, Torricelli, in 1643.

William Loc: Mississippi

Got Glass

Funny Papers

MKatt Loc: Ortonville, MI

Those are beautiful, p2 is my favorite.

mgstrawn Loc: Atlanta, GA

Bushido, I really appreciate the time you are giving by starting these challenges. Your images are just great - the first one is my favorite! Here are some of mine taken in late March at Fort Clinch in Fernandina Beach, FL. Old glass in the old structures fascinates me! Also, as much as I love the convenience of paper and plastic, I couldn't help thinking how much better off our civilization would be if glass were as prevalent today in our lives as it was back then!

Part of the courtyard of the old Fort - reflections in glass were everywhere that day.


The reflection in the old glass window shows one of the cannons that is ready to defend entry by sea/beach.


See the glass lanterns lined up on the shelves and the glass kerosene lamp. This photo was taken from behind a locked split door looking into the old supply room


Confined behind a locked split door, I zoomed in on the Supply Officer's desk out of curiosity for its contents. He had a little privacy and a desk, but the same uncomfortable bunk as the other soldiers, and lots of glass!


Ingenious design for a longer burning overhead kerosene lantern


Another view of the Supply Officer's quarters. Lots of medicinal whiskey ~

Christine105 Loc: Brisbane, Australia

I'd like to join this challenge also. Here is my offering

Light bulbs

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I love these type of places. There's so much to see and photograph. Wonderful shots mgstrawn

Bushido Loc: No Where and Every Where

And a wonderful offering it is. Great image. Thanks for joining us and come back anytime.

stanfay

Thanks. I need all the encouragement I can get!

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

p9 Thanks, plessner

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

Wish I could linger over all the gorgeous glass. Thanks to those who commented on mine. Please know I am not ignoring your posts. I have/am looking and enjoying, just can't stop to write...