Some cool weather images:

Generation III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (GEN III ECWCS)

Image by Program Executive Office Soldier
Provides soldiers a multi-layered, versatile insulating systemadaptable to varying operational and environmental conditions.

The Generation III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (GEN III ECWCS) allows the Soldier to adapt to varying mission requirements and environmental conditions. Utilized materials materials offer a greater range of breathability and environmental protection, providing greater versatility in meeting Soldiers’ needs.

GEN III ECWCS utilizes an innovative design that reduces bulk; it takes up 33 percent less space and weights 25 percent less than its predecessor systems. Each piece of GEN III ECWCS functions either alone or in concert with other components as a system. This provides more options for the Soldier and enables seamless integration with load-bearing equipment and body armor configurations. The Gen III ECWCS design allows moisture to escape and at the same time has water-reistant properties. Gen III ECWCS is a 12-piece kit that enables Soldiers to utilize seven different layers, depending on the mission and environment. The system functions through insulation, layering and ventilation. Insulation resists the transmission of heat, traps air and wicks moisture away from the body. Layering increases air space and allows easy adjustment to a Soldier’s activity level. Ventilation allows moisture to escape. By mixing and matching Gen III ECWCS components, Soldiers can protect themselves from temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Succulent Plant With Blossoms In Old Weathered Pot

Image by Bill Gracey
One of the succulent plants from our garden. This is the time of year when many of the cacti and succulents are in bloom.

Strobist info: Side lit with the main light being a YN560-II in a 24 inch softbox camera right at 3 o’clock, and the fill coming from a YN560 in an identical softbox camera left at 9 o’clock. I didn’t want the light to be completely even so the strobe on the left was at about 40% of the power of the main. Triggered by a Yongnuo RF-603N.

Other plants, flowers, fruit or thingys that I’ve photographed using strobes can be seen in my Strobe Lit Plant set. In the description for that set, I list resources that I’ve used to learn how to light with off camera flash, and the equipment that I use. www.flickr.com/photos/9422

If you like pictures of cactus and succulents, you might not hate my Cactus and Succulents set. That set can be seen here www.flickr.com/photos/9422878@N08/sets/72157633383093236/

Stormy weather

Image by [WW]
Seen at Topaz Isle.

Explored August 30, 2009 – Thank you!