I want to make a ruling on Valar's choice of the Panama Canal as a Sculpture: to be clear, he is getting the Canal as a work of art - a sculpture/modern installation. NOT as a functional Modern Tool.

So no sailing any boats through it.

However, if Valar was confused and wants to change his pick to the Modern Tool category, I will allow it until his turn comes up again.

Skip me for now, will pick in AM

For my 2nd round pick:





Write up when I'm home.

Francis on the clock!

Round 2

Modern Tool






The Hubble Space Telescope



Launched in 1990 it has produced some of the most beautiful and detailed images ever taken of space. It is the only space telescope that can be repaired from space.



Discoveries Made by Hubble:

-Discovered the age of the universe to be between 14-15 billion years
-Played a key role in the discovery of Dark Energy
-Has found galaxies from as far back as 13.7 billion years ago, when the earth was less than a billion years old
-Has discovered many planets beyond our solar system

Man, you guys are owning Moder Tool. I was going to pick a chair. :-/

Nice pick Francis. I had a hope it would still be available when it came my turn.

thank you. i pmed kudzudemon

Hubble really solid. I mean, even sparing the science, it's literally an art generator.

All the picks thus far have been nothing less than epic. Really surprised no one has taken Izzard yet, though. Aren't you afraid someone will snipe him?

With my second pick, in the photo category, I choose:

Dom has been PM'd.

Oops, I forgot. Nice pick, tho

Sorry I'm late guys, but then I didn't expect to be up so soon. I'll post my pick soon and do the write up tomorrow morning.

The Hubble Telescope is another great pick for Modern Tool. I assume Francis M.H. owns all the photos also.

-Zeno

I was considering this but was not sure it qualified as it is from a video. Still like it as a photo better. To me it qualifies. The lie has more impact as a still. Will have to go with my backup photo which is also a dramatic photo of blood and violence without blood or violence.

Round 2

Film


Ikiru (literally: To Live) 1952, B&W film: Directed by Akira Kurosawa.












Write up tomorrow.

-Zeno