GWR 2-8-0 no. 3850 at Williton

by bwlchmawr

Uploaded15/11/2012 - 17:50
CategoryTransport
Shutter Speed1/100
Aperturef/10.8
LensN/A
ISO200
Focal Length5mm
Views/Likes44/0

alfpics
Posted 15/11/2012 - 18:00 Link
Wonderful - you've managed to keep all distracting modern paraphernalia out of shot! Like the toning as well!
Andy
Andy
Bobbinalorry
Posted 15/11/2012 - 18:03 Link
alfpics wrote:
Wonderful - you've managed to keep all distracting modern paraphernalia out of shot! Like the toning as well!
Andy

X2.
Best Regards, Larry.

All the gear & no idea.
GIULIO57
Posted 15/11/2012 - 18:14 Link
x3!!! Could you explain in simple words what do you mean with paraphernalia??? I have understood the sense of this word...but I would like to know something more. These is a mix of two different words, I suppose...and it could be Old Latin. Am I right?
PPG
bwlchmawr
Posted 15/11/2012 - 20:10 Link
GIULIO57 wrote:
x3!!! Could you explain in simple words what do you mean with paraphernalia??? I have understood the sense of this word...but I would like to know something more. These is a mix of two different words, I suppose...and it could be Old Latin. Am I right?

Hi Giulio, paraphernalia really simply means "stuff". It is often used in a negative fashion to refer to articles, or collections of things which are sometimes useless, unattractive or unnecessary. In this case Andy is talking about modern wastebins, signs, benches, lamps, hanging baskets etc., in other words, things (stuff) which would detract from the nostalgic/historical ambience which the best preserved railway lines try to evoke.
"It derives from a term in Greek and Roman law; the root is the Greek parapherna, from para, distinct from, plus pherna, a dowry, so it referred to the bride’s personal property, things other than her dowry. All other goods became the property of her husband, as they did, for example, in England until the first Married Women’s Property Act was passed in 1870."

Hope this helps!

I have to say, your command of the English language is remarkable, as is your commitment to expand that knowledge.
Best wishes,

Andrew

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Edited by bwlchmawr: 15/11/2012 - 20:12
nonur
Posted 15/11/2012 - 21:11 Link
I like the subtle work of light and the effect of the steam or smoke. Toning works so well with the engine.
Regards,
Nezih
GIULIO57
Posted 16/11/2012 - 15:23 Link
bwlchmawr wrote:
GIULIO57 wrote:
x3!!! Could you explain in simple words what do you mean with paraphernalia??? I have understood the sense of this word...but I would like to know something more. These is a mix of two different words, I suppose...and it could be Old Latin. Am I right?

Hi Giulio, paraphernalia really simply means "stuff". It is often used in a negative fashion to refer to articles, or collections of things which are sometimes useless, unattractive or unnecessary. In this case Andy is talking about modern wastebins, signs, benches, lamps, hanging baskets etc., in other words, things (stuff) which would detract from the nostalgic/historical ambience which the best preserved railway lines try to evoke.
"It derives from a term in Greek and Roman law; the root is the Greek parapherna, from para, distinct from, plus pherna, a dowry, so it referred to the bride’s personal property, things other than her dowry. All other goods became the property of her husband, as they did, for example, in England until the first Married Women’s Property Act was passed in 1870."

Hope this helps!

I have to say, your command of the English language is remarkable, as is your commitment to expand that knowledge.

Hi Andrew and thanks a LOT! Your words help me and your knowledge of English language using simple words is SUPERB!!!Have a nice week-end.
PPG

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