Friday, March 31, 2017

Trusty caterpillar

Caterpillar "High Drive"

Although this Caterpillar looked beat up and abandoned, it was there and it was worked.  This 3d relaxed view stereogram provides a look at what could be a post 1978 model with the triangular-track elevated sprocket system.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Fire alarm station 2165

Fire alarm box 2165

The Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Company was formed in 1879.  Despite numerous corporate changes, it still produces a variety of fire alarm boxes.


Fire alarm box 2165 (3d relaxed view)

This is a relaxed view 3d stereogram of fire alarm box 2165.

Friday, March 24, 2017

Massive coverup

Wider than higher

This graffiti coverup had so much going for it that it had to photographed.  This Mark Rothko-esque work spans two wall sections.

Sunday, March 19, 2017

Tidegate cover

T I D E G A T E  manhole cover


The name on the manhole cover indicates that it provides access to the tide gate.

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Tunnel tile

Reflection on red

The reflection in the shiny tunnel tiles gives a hint of what awaits outside.
 

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Sunlit trash

Empty storefront in 3d

The sunlight streaming through the window highlights the trash left behind in the "broom clean" empty storefront shown in this 3d relaxed view stereogram. 


Highlit trash

 The highlighted sweepings that were left behind.


Monday, March 6, 2017

Study in virga

Virga No. 1

Virga No. 2

Virga No. 3

Virga caused by the cold front scoots from west to east.

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Three bells

A bell for every purpose under heaven

These bells were made prior to 2003, when Faraday was still being produced in Tecumseh, Michigan.  Each bell produces a different sound, notifying the alert listener of the ongoing situation.