tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91517326063815544472024-03-05T05:05:34.383-05:00Sun & Shadow Modeling<p align="center">Sun Glare and Traffic Safety<br>Sun/Shadow and Urban Development<br>Random Fun Sun Facts</p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-27965463970672095112024-01-17T22:48:00.000-05:002024-01-17T22:48:37.263-05:00Torontohenge 2024<p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>Torontohenge is the name given for the phenomenon that occurs four
times per year when the sun rises or sets in line with Toronto's major
east-west streets downtown. The event, twice per year at sunrise, and
twice at sunset, gives photographers great opportunities to capture the
sun as its top edge grazes the horizon between the canyon walls of
buildings on either side of the street. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAeLeav0_udiwSoqV0mRZSdTH3ed3IAgYcg8odtrbMiBKvjw9Fm264eg-zvfS3DYJOHabfzY6IY8-ASpr-hrpDFfset-luuhflIe6TYU5qLCNavRwD0zoCx7JPsF27rnskB68u9luQ78u/s1600/henge_limeback.jpg"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAeLeav0_udiwSoqV0mRZSdTH3ed3IAgYcg8odtrbMiBKvjw9Fm264eg-zvfS3DYJOHabfzY6IY8-ASpr-hrpDFfset-luuhflIe6TYU5qLCNavRwD0zoCx7JPsF27rnskB68u9luQ78u/s400/henge_limeback.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></a></p><p align="center"><i><font size="2">Photo courtesy of Rudy Limeback </font><a href="https://twitter.com/rudydotca"><font size="2">@rudydotca</font></a></i></p><p><font size="3">Although Torontohenge technically falls on the dates given below, <span style="background-color: white;">great photos can be taken for about a week <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>before</u> the August and October dates</span> and a week <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>after</u> the
February and April dates</span> </span>as the rising/setting sun passes over the
street. Not great for driving, but quite a sight just the same.<br /></font></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><b><font size="3"><u>The Torontohenge dates for 2024 are:</u></font></b></font></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><b>February 15 Sunset - 5:47 PM EST</b></font></p><p align="center"><b><font size="3">April 19 Sunrise - 6:27 AM EDT</font><br /></b></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><b>August 23 Sunrise - 6:32 AM EDT</b></font></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><b>October 25 Sunset - 6:17 PM EDT</b></font></p><p><font size="3">See monthly Toronto sunrise and sunset times </font><a href="http://www.sunposition.com/suntables/TorontoRS.html"><font size="3">here</font></a><font size="3">...</font></p><p><font size="3"><b><u>Warning for Drivers and Pedestrians</u></b><br />Despite the opportunities for photographers, conditions for motorists and pedestrians may be difficult for a week or more <b>after</b> the February and April dates and <b>before</b> the August and October dates. </font></p><p><font size="3"><u>NOTE</u>: The first and last hours of daylight are typically the worst. Be prepared, and be extra careful.</font></p><hr /><p><font size="3">Cheers, Ralph</font></p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-42567815869160942222023-10-30T17:13:00.001-04:002023-10-30T17:13:38.176-04:002023 Halloween Sunset Times<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOguoE3GvwXdQJ7hN0vZsQ0fVC662-rJUDGz_LJBjoi8h9h4-CiHws3X4UpGPBb-K-AgxJe1vXsYRNcU1RtJkvAvpFiN4TDxS56xLRcogHSk9JfMZlp-foiYsAXRkexD7sy_rZKWTljAOd4gG4LSuOqM3lw1EV495yaQSqauQvBX93qyeOvX6A8RFcUHw5/s550/Halloween%202023.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="448" height="622" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOguoE3GvwXdQJ7hN0vZsQ0fVC662-rJUDGz_LJBjoi8h9h4-CiHws3X4UpGPBb-K-AgxJe1vXsYRNcU1RtJkvAvpFiN4TDxS56xLRcogHSk9JfMZlp-foiYsAXRkexD7sy_rZKWTljAOd4gG4LSuOqM3lw1EV495yaQSqauQvBX93qyeOvX6A8RFcUHw5/w508-h622/Halloween%202023.png" width="508" /></a></div><br /><p></p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-10664381082880891192023-01-02T17:06:00.000-05:002023-01-02T17:06:41.277-05:00Torontohenge 2023<p> </p><p></p><p>Torontohenge is the name given for the phenomenon that occurs four
times per year when the sun rises or sets in line with Toronto's major
east-west streets downtown. The event, twice per year at sunrise, and
twice at sunset, gives photographers great opportunities to capture the
sun as its top edge grazes the horizon between the canyon walls of
buildings on either side of the street. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAeLeav0_udiwSoqV0mRZSdTH3ed3IAgYcg8odtrbMiBKvjw9Fm264eg-zvfS3DYJOHabfzY6IY8-ASpr-hrpDFfset-luuhflIe6TYU5qLCNavRwD0zoCx7JPsF27rnskB68u9luQ78u/s1600/henge_limeback.jpg"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAeLeav0_udiwSoqV0mRZSdTH3ed3IAgYcg8odtrbMiBKvjw9Fm264eg-zvfS3DYJOHabfzY6IY8-ASpr-hrpDFfset-luuhflIe6TYU5qLCNavRwD0zoCx7JPsF27rnskB68u9luQ78u/s400/henge_limeback.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></a></p><p align="center"><i><font size="2">Photo courtesy of Rudy Limeback </font><a href="https://twitter.com/rudydotca"><font size="2">@rudydotca</font></a></i></p><p><font size="3">Although Torontohenge technically falls on the dates given below, <span style="background-color: white;">great photos can be taken for about a week <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>before</u> the August and October dates</span> and a week <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>after</u> the
February and April dates</span> </span>as the rising/setting sun passes over the
street. Not great for driving, but quite a sight just the same.<br /></font></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><b><font size="3"><u>The Torontohenge dates for 2023 are:</u></font></b></font></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><b>February 15 Sunset - 5:48 PM EST</b></font></p><p align="center"><b><font size="3">April 20 Sunrise - 6:27 AM EDT</font><br /></b></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><b>August 23 Sunrise - 6:31 AM EDT</b></font></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><b>October 25 Sunset - 6:19 PM EDT</b></font></p><p><font size="3">See monthly Toronto sunrise and sunset times </font><a href="http://www.sunposition.com/suntables/TorontoRS.html"><font size="3">here</font></a><font size="3">...</font></p><p><font size="3"><b><u>Warning for Drivers and Pedestrians</u></b><br />Despite the opportunities for photographers, conditions for motorists and pedestrians may be difficult for a week or more <b>after</b> the February and April dates and <b>before</b> the August and October dates. </font></p><p><font size="3"><u>NOTE</u>: The first and last hours of daylight are typically the worst. Be prepared, and be extra careful.</font></p><hr /><p><font size="3">Cheers, Ralph</font></p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-20037068115093554872022-10-29T12:09:00.010-04:002022-10-29T12:31:54.480-04:002022 Halloween Sunset Times<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi346R7fT2XD4zF2AwOUs816tJ0f-C4LL0CnL9_GNHocLck_kIZXPglwjpC-ZJZi62dJtEUhXtWK7ANLgE2JkPQ9zQ50JNJTTIpB-WA84q3lKHb-KeVFA3Gc2o6-Xa-gXxU96oF9u8CTDwKXrzFhWmD02jAX18v6uIchZohrwkgOP8CPc8b_7kfA9NUA/s803/HalloweenSunset2022.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="424" height="1033" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi346R7fT2XD4zF2AwOUs816tJ0f-C4LL0CnL9_GNHocLck_kIZXPglwjpC-ZJZi62dJtEUhXtWK7ANLgE2JkPQ9zQ50JNJTTIpB-WA84q3lKHb-KeVFA3Gc2o6-Xa-gXxU96oF9u8CTDwKXrzFhWmD02jAX18v6uIchZohrwkgOP8CPc8b_7kfA9NUA/w545-h1033/HalloweenSunset2022.png" width="545" /></a></div> <p></p><br /><p></p><br />RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-61964824668762424942022-02-04T19:48:00.000-05:002022-02-04T19:48:14.529-05:00Torontohenge 2022<p> </p><p>Torontohenge is the name given for the phenomenon that occurs four
times per year when the sun rises or sets in line with Toronto's major
east-west streets downtown. The event, twice per year at sunrise, and
twice at sunset, gives photographers great opportunities to capture the
sun as its top edge grazes the horizon between the canyon walls of
buildings on either side of the street. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAeLeav0_udiwSoqV0mRZSdTH3ed3IAgYcg8odtrbMiBKvjw9Fm264eg-zvfS3DYJOHabfzY6IY8-ASpr-hrpDFfset-luuhflIe6TYU5qLCNavRwD0zoCx7JPsF27rnskB68u9luQ78u/s1600/henge_limeback.jpg"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAeLeav0_udiwSoqV0mRZSdTH3ed3IAgYcg8odtrbMiBKvjw9Fm264eg-zvfS3DYJOHabfzY6IY8-ASpr-hrpDFfset-luuhflIe6TYU5qLCNavRwD0zoCx7JPsF27rnskB68u9luQ78u/s400/henge_limeback.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></a></p><p align="center"><i><font size="2">Photo courtesy of Rudy Limeback </font><a href="https://twitter.com/rudydotca"><font size="2">@rudydotca</font></a></i></p><p><font size="3">Although Torontohenge technically falls on the dates given below, great photos can be taken for about a week <u>before</u> the August and October dates and a week <u>after</u> the
February and April dates as the rising/setting sun passes over the
street. Not great for driving, but quite a sight just the same.<br /></font></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><b><font size="3"><u>The Torontohenge dates for 2022 are:</u></font></b></font></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><b>February 15 - 5:48 PM EST</b></font></p><p align="center"><b><font size="3">April 19 - 6:28 AM EDT</font><br /></b></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><b>August 23 - 6:31 AM EDT</b></font></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><b>October 25 - 6:18 PM EDT</b></font></p><p><font size="3">See monthly Toronto sunrise and sunset times </font><a href="http://www.sunposition.com/suntables/TorontoRS.html"><font size="3">here</font></a><font size="3">...</font></p><p><font size="3"><b><u>Warning for Drivers and Pedestrians</u></b><br />Despite the opportunities for photographers, conditions for motorists and pedestrians may be difficult for a week or more <b>after</b> the February and April dates and <b>before</b> the August and October dates. </font></p><p><font size="3"><u>NOTE</u>: The first and last hours of daylight are typically the worst. Be prepared, and be extra careful.</font></p><hr /><p><font size="3">Cheers, Ralph</font></p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-50007604346266983732021-10-25T12:36:00.000-04:002021-10-25T12:36:08.397-04:002021 Halloween Sunset Times<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR_ZGPfnsd8x-lGWCLqjCGmhPspEiAMJ3XkNIY4V4ZoGz8QFe-r8V2R8PJtf3TPEdWkJIpjtazw7MfqDYOvNgf-0XSL5_JzzhETINZyRFSkPlCiLDpJu6GqaMXV0AA3RcI6nNHCD-JGk-e/s919/HalloweenSunset2021.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="919" data-original-width="503" height="922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR_ZGPfnsd8x-lGWCLqjCGmhPspEiAMJ3XkNIY4V4ZoGz8QFe-r8V2R8PJtf3TPEdWkJIpjtazw7MfqDYOvNgf-0XSL5_JzzhETINZyRFSkPlCiLDpJu6GqaMXV0AA3RcI6nNHCD-JGk-e/w505-h922/HalloweenSunset2021.png" width="505" /></a></div><br /><p></p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-15234336608791832202020-12-19T21:29:00.002-05:002022-02-04T19:26:25.943-05:00Torontohenge 2021<p>Torontohenge is the name given for the phenomenon that occurs four times per year when the sun rises or sets in line with Toronto's major east-west streets downtown. The event, twice per year at sunrise, and twice at sunset, gives photographers great opportunities to capture the sun as its top edge grazes the horizon between the canyon walls of buildings on either side of the street. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAeLeav0_udiwSoqV0mRZSdTH3ed3IAgYcg8odtrbMiBKvjw9Fm264eg-zvfS3DYJOHabfzY6IY8-ASpr-hrpDFfset-luuhflIe6TYU5qLCNavRwD0zoCx7JPsF27rnskB68u9luQ78u/s1600/henge_limeback.jpg"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAeLeav0_udiwSoqV0mRZSdTH3ed3IAgYcg8odtrbMiBKvjw9Fm264eg-zvfS3DYJOHabfzY6IY8-ASpr-hrpDFfset-luuhflIe6TYU5qLCNavRwD0zoCx7JPsF27rnskB68u9luQ78u/s400/henge_limeback.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></a></p><p align="center"><i><font size="2">Photo courtesy of Rudy Limeback </font><a href="https://twitter.com/rudydotca"><font size="2">@rudydotca</font></a></i></p><p><font size="3">Although Torontohenge technically falls on the dates given below, great photos can be taken for about a week <u>before</u> the August and October dates and a week <u>after</u> the February and April dates as the rising/setting sun passes over the street. Not great for driving, but quite a sight just the same.<br /><strong><font size="3"></font></strong></font></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><strong><font size="3"><u>The Torontohenge dates for 2021 are:</u></font></strong></font></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><strong>February 15 - 5:48 PM EST</strong></font></p><p align="center"><strong><font size="3">April 19 - 6:28 AM EDT</font><br /></strong></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><strong>August 23 - 6:31 AM EDT</strong></font></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><strong>October 25 - 6:18 PM EDT</strong></font></p><p></p><p><font size="3">See monthly Toronto sunrise and sunset times </font><a href="http://www.sunposition.com/suntables/TorontoRS.html"><font size="3">here</font></a><font size="3">...</font></p><p><font size="3"><strong><u>Warning for Drivers and Pedestrians</u></strong><br />Despite the opportunities for photographers, conditions for motorists and pedestrians may be difficult for a week or more <strong>after</strong> the February and April dates and <strong>before</strong> the October and August dates. <u>NOTE</u>: The first and last hours of daylight are typically the worst. Be prepared, and be extra careful.</font></p><hr /><p><font size="3">Cheers, Ralph</font></p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-24182042745050382582020-10-04T16:14:00.002-04:002020-10-04T16:25:50.056-04:002020 Halloween Sunset Times<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjszKg5J3rLNTsoHUwB9UyCV_ER-hy5ipE93Dpba1miF_QwEkhyBXNVkcwUAac5iNqR_3yBJhCARuZXg5KN1sny37TG51Rw8s7fWHbq-JuLt7QDEUP1VKt51XX81_iuks_fyNXb0exjWBQs/s748/HalloweenSunset2020.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjszKg5J3rLNTsoHUwB9UyCV_ER-hy5ipE93Dpba1miF_QwEkhyBXNVkcwUAac5iNqR_3yBJhCARuZXg5KN1sny37TG51Rw8s7fWHbq-JuLt7QDEUP1VKt51XX81_iuks_fyNXb0exjWBQs/w387-h640/HalloweenSunset2020.png" width="387" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Stay safe everyone.</div><div><br /></div>Cheers, Ralph<p></p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-25689633178573796622020-04-02T14:37:00.001-04:002020-04-02T14:43:52.196-04:00Human Sundial Project for Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<li>a watch or a clock</li>
<li>an open area of lawn (ideally at least 6m x 1.5m (20' x 5') for the sundial to work between 10 AM and 5 PM)</li>
<li>stones (size is up to you) or other markers, 16 for the hours between sunrise and sunset in June</li>
<li>a shadow-caster, your child</li>
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<li>head outside and place two stones to mark the spot for the shadow-caster to stand</li>
<li>have the shadow-caster stand facing north (roughly) with their toes just touching the two stones</li>
<li>wait for the top of an hour (e.g. 8, 9, 10, etc.) and place a stone at the tip of the shadow</li>
<li>repeat Step 3 each hour on the hour (See Figures below to see how your sundial will look when done.)</li>
<li>if you like, paint the hour number on each stone</li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">As an alternative to the above, you can use chalk in your driveway, or a sheet of paper and a small stick, etc.</span><br />
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<big style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br />See our time-lapse <a href="http://www.sunposition.com/samples/Human_Sundial.mp4">animation</a>.</big></div>
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<li>Since the sun runs slightly ahead of or behind your watch time, depending on the time of year, you may want to adjust your sundial every couple of weeks or so. Simple fix, move the stones to match your watch.</li>
<li>Probably more noticable than the sundial running fast or slow, the shadows will begin to get shorter as we approach the summer solstice (June 20 in 2020). Again, you can simply move the stones to match your watch.</li>
<li>If you like, gather up more stones and add another row next month (preferably on the same day of the month), and the month after that, etc. In this way, you can see how much higher the sun gets between now and the first day of summer.</li>
<li>After the first day of summer, you will notice the shadows getting longer again.</li>
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<big style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">HAVE FUN!!!</span></big><br />
<big style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><small>Cheers, Ralph</small></big>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-69361230067164208362020-03-02T19:42:00.001-05:002020-03-02T19:42:35.553-05:00Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – February 2020<p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When too much light - or not enough - can be road danger <a href="https://t.co/8g8IozStG1">https://t.co/8g8IozStG1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1225092023516045312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you Denis, same to you.</p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1225123599226408960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cars should not be comfy entertainment centres. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1227757442907492353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">How to make drivers more attentive and careful? Replace the steering wheel airbag with a 6” spike. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1227758342900211713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> Cheers, Ralph </p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-29062303223790021422020-03-02T19:35:00.001-05:002020-03-02T19:35:07.858-05:00Sun and Shade in Urban Development – February 2020<p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Major <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BC</a> regeneration project approved in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Surrey?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Surrey</a> <a href="https://t.co/yMbhNl9Tt2">https://t.co/yMbhNl9Tt2</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/urban?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#urban</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/development?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#development</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1225121148771405825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WOW!!! Almost-built New York tower could lose 20 floors - Construction Canada <a href="https://t.co/7OqVx8nwS6">https://t.co/7OqVx8nwS6</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/urban?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#urban</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/development?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#development</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1232770273478402049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-25315921210920097492020-03-02T19:29:00.001-05:002020-03-02T19:29:20.952-05:00Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – February 2020<p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sunset in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Toronto?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toronto</a> is back to 5:30 PM. Nice. <a href="https://t.co/CjjRupE4Nu">https://t.co/CjjRupE4Nu</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1224049128025608192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The first <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Torontohenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Torontohenge</a> of 2020 occurs this month - <a href="https://t.co/Idw30sFJ3L">https://t.co/Idw30sFJ3L</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Toronto?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toronto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/shawnmicallef?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shawnmicallef</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/glynbowerman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@glynbowerman</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1224402022549663744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Torontohenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Torontohenge</a> cometh! Details here. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Toronto?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toronto</a><a href="https://t.co/Idw30sFJ3L">https://t.co/Idw30sFJ3L</a> <a href="https://t.co/IkIShogj1D">pic.twitter.com/IkIShogj1D</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1228392353792172033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">i took the above picture on Feb 18 last year, also a couple of days after <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TorontoHenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TorontoHenge</a>, from Queen St at Church, with the sun shining right through the new Eatons-Simpsons walkway (or whatever it's called now)...<br>/2</p>— Rudy Limeback (@rudydotca) <a href="https://twitter.com/rudydotca/status/1229517748117569544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">and i'm pleased i was asked to share this picture with Ralph Bouwmeester (<a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SunPosition</a>) to illustrate his great TorontoHenge web page, where you can find the dates of the three other <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TorontoHenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TorontoHenge</a> events this year<br>/3<a href="https://t.co/hB0RfYvPgv">https://t.co/hB0RfYvPgv</a></p>— Rudy Limeback (@rudydotca) <a href="https://twitter.com/rudydotca/status/1229519539026546688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Awesome <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Torontohenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Torontohenge</a> pictures Rudy <a href="https://twitter.com/rudydotca?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rudydotca</a>. Thank you for sharing and thank you for the shoutout. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Toronto?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toronto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sunset?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sunset</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1229526524786880512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> Cheers, Ralph </p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-18209046573922413382020-02-03T13:32:00.001-05:002020-02-03T13:32:13.909-05:00Torontohenge 2020<h5><font size="3"><font style="font-weight: normal;">Torontohenge is the name given for the phenomenon that occurs four times per year when the sun rises or sets in line with Toronto's major east-west streets downtown. The event, twice per year at sunrise, and twice at sunset, gives photographers great opportunities to capture the sun as its top edge grazes the horizon between the canyon walls of buildings on either side of the street. </font></font></h5><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAeLeav0_udiwSoqV0mRZSdTH3ed3IAgYcg8odtrbMiBKvjw9Fm264eg-zvfS3DYJOHabfzY6IY8-ASpr-hrpDFfset-luuhflIe6TYU5qLCNavRwD0zoCx7JPsF27rnskB68u9luQ78u/s1600/henge_limeback.jpg"><img width="400" height="240" style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAeLeav0_udiwSoqV0mRZSdTH3ed3IAgYcg8odtrbMiBKvjw9Fm264eg-zvfS3DYJOHabfzY6IY8-ASpr-hrpDFfset-luuhflIe6TYU5qLCNavRwD0zoCx7JPsF27rnskB68u9luQ78u/s400/henge_limeback.jpg" border="0"></a></p><p align="center"><i><font size="2">Photo courtesy of Rudy Limeback </font><a href="https://twitter.com/rudydotca"><font size="2">@rudydotca</font></a></i><p><font size="3">Although Torontohenge technically falls on the dates given below, great photos can be taken for about a week <u>before</u> the August and October dates and a week <u>after</u> the February and April dates as the rising/setting sun passes over the street. Not great for driving, but quite a sight just the same.<br><strong><font size="3"></font></strong></font></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><strong><font size="3"><u>The Torontohenge dates for 2020 are:</u></font></strong></font></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><strong>February 15 - 5:47 PM</strong></font><p align="center"><strong><font size="3">April 19 - 6:27 AM</font><br></strong></p><p align="center"><font size="3"><strong>August 23 - 6:32 AM</strong></font><p align="center"><font size="3"><strong>October 25 - 6:17 PM</strong></font><p><p><font size="3">See monthly Toronto sunrise and sunset times </font><a href="http://www.sunposition.com/suntables/TorontoRS.html"><font size="3">here</font></a><font size="3">...</font><p><font size="3"><strong><u>Warning for Drivers and Pedestrians</u></strong><br>Despite the opportunities for photographers, conditions for motorists and pedestrians may be difficult for a week or more <strong>after</strong> the February and April dates and <strong>before</strong> the October and August dates. <u>NOTE</u>: The first and last hours of daylight are typically the worst. Be prepared, and be extra careful.</font><hr><p><font size="3">Cheers, Ralph</font>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-56746813392622085812020-02-02T16:56:00.001-05:002020-02-02T16:56:02.436-05:00Reconstruction of Collisions Involving Sun Glare<p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This pretty much sums up the approach we take in collision reconstructions involving sun glare. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://t.co/3MaKqFjAqa">https://t.co/3MaKqFjAqa</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1220774492642799617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-70770077755486443012020-02-02T16:07:00.001-05:002020-02-02T16:07:35.928-05:00Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – January 2020<p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Left turn in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sunglare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sunglare</a> is a common configuration in pedestrian collisions <a href="https://t.co/uB1l4BdBob">https://t.co/uB1l4BdBob</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AwareOfTheGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AwareOfTheGlare</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1213156407492698113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> Sun glare can play role in traffic and pedestrian crashes. <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blinding sun may have caused massive 30-car crash on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/I95?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#I95</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Carmel?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Carmel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maine?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Maine</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ABCNews?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ABCNews</a> - <a href="https://t.co/zvd1QTMUW4">https://t.co/zvd1QTMUW4</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/ABC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ABC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1214930538835955713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Double whammy: east-west highway ices up due to shade, plus blinding sun early morning and late afternoon - <a href="https://t.co/060ppCkC2G">https://t.co/060ppCkC2G</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1214932056792354816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blinding Sun Suspected Cause Of 30-Vehicle Pileup On I-95 Near Carmel <a href="https://t.co/zH8saDaFzR">https://t.co/zH8saDaFzR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1214941548548415488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A problem, familiar to many drivers: the sun's glare obstructs your view of the road & using the sun visor is blocking some of your sight. ☀️️ <a href="https://twitter.com/MKBHD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MKBHD</a> explored our latest <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/innovation?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#innovation</a> to overcome this issue: the Virtual Visor! <a href="https://t.co/nVrJowiVL0">https://t.co/nVrJowiVL0</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoschCES?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoschCES</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CES2020?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CES2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/E4OjWq7lxe">pic.twitter.com/E4OjWq7lxe</a></p>— BoschGlobal (@BoschGlobal) <a href="https://twitter.com/BoschGlobal/status/1215968868964823040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">German Company Completely Reinvents The Sun Visor <a href="https://t.co/ReuYmIbv39">https://t.co/ReuYmIbv39</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BoschGlobal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BoschGlobal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bosch?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bosch</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1216033413649530882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CarBuzz: Temporary blindness from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sunglare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sunglare</a> causes twice as many crashes as any other weather-related condition. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CarBuzzcom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CarBuzzcom</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1216035039626047489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CarBuzz: The risk of a car crash rises by 16 percent in bright sunlight. <a href="https://twitter.com/CarBuzzcom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CarBuzzcom</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1216035794747645954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">According to <a href="https://twitter.com/NHTSAgov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHTSAgov</a>, thousands of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sunglare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sunglare</a> related accidents happen in the US each year. <a href="https://t.co/dOg2HWit5O">https://t.co/dOg2HWit5O</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/mysmartprice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MySmartPrice</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BoschGlobal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BoschGlobal</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1216762815005982721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great description of the science behind <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sunglare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sunglare</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/driving?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#driving</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://t.co/DHyBQKi3Mf">https://t.co/DHyBQKi3Mf</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1217846571427078145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The changing seasons and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sunglare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sunglare</a> conditions explained. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://t.co/vuPsBwXG4R">https://t.co/vuPsBwXG4R</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1217847109178871808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Human factors engineering must drive automotive design. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/driving?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#driving</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/humanfactors?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#humanfactors</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/roadsafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#roadsafety</a> <a href="https://t.co/d5cv2ZiOdT">https://t.co/d5cv2ZiOdT</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1217909410724491273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Right on Scott. ‘No tail lights on’ at night is one of my pet peeves. Ppl need to know their car. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1218567640479862785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sun Glare for East-West Commuters on the Equinoxes <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://t.co/KiVNwc9zh5">https://t.co/KiVNwc9zh5</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1219090786802962432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good call by Traffic Wales > Three rush hour A55 crashes prompt 'strong glare' from sun warning <a href="https://t.co/WLDAwQdJfj">https://t.co/WLDAwQdJfj</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1219298686066446336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Visibility can change in seconds. Look at shadow patterns ahead and anticipate that the sun might pop out as you round a curve. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sunglare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sunglare</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AwareOfTheGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AwareOfTheGlare</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GlareAware?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GlareAware</a><a href="https://t.co/DWqSxGncVJ">https://t.co/DWqSxGncVJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/8MHcl7G9BB">pic.twitter.com/8MHcl7G9BB</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1219647241868234752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> This pretty much sums up the approach we take in collision reconstructions involving sun glare. #SunGlare #RoadSafety <br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Driving blind: Investigating crashes caused by sun glare <a href="https://t.co/kmT11xMHdA">https://t.co/kmT11xMHdA</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/PC_360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PC_360</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1220772685396893696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Smart car, dumb GPS?</p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1222676244304736256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Driver ran stop sign due to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sunglare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sunglare</a> - <a href="https://t.co/uYHkb2IMEw">https://t.co/uYHkb2IMEw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1223278870608207873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A pedestrian was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after they were struck by a vehicle while in a crosswalk near Meadow Brook Center on Wednesday afternoon. <a href="https://t.co/sfElY8frcj">https://t.co/sfElY8frcj</a></p>— The Lowell Sun (@LowellSunNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/LowellSunNews/status/1222709516078321665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> Cheers, Ralph </p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-79051737650692118502020-02-02T16:05:00.001-05:002020-02-02T16:05:45.369-05:00Sun and Shade in Urban Development – January 2020<p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Reno?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Reno</a> City Council revises shading ordinance, removes public from part of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/development?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#development</a> review process <a href="https://t.co/MHL0oP4BH9">https://t.co/MHL0oP4BH9</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/urban?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#urban</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shadow?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shadow</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1212771232699092993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Plans for SF's 4th-tallest building win key OK as developer resolves opposition <a href="https://t.co/y4jpj1XpEr">https://t.co/y4jpj1XpEr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/urban?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#urban</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/development?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#development</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shadow?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shadow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SF?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SF</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1215670936067887104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">20-minute shadow at 8 AM for 3 months deemed to be OK. Was this seriously an issue?? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/urban?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#urban</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/development?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#development</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shadow?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shadow</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZM6Jjp8wc5">https://t.co/ZM6Jjp8wc5</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1216037995385704448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Does sunshine matter more for urban dwellers than rural? <a href="https://t.co/KT5k3qRZee">https://t.co/KT5k3qRZee</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1216773978171346944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Average sunlight reaching neighboring apartments to drop from 6.5 hrs to 38 min. a day - <a href="https://t.co/oc5lTUMhIo">https://t.co/oc5lTUMhIo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Korea?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Korea</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/urban?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#urban</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shadow?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shadow</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1220031770881593344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">KPF Unveils The Pinnacle at Central Wharf <a href="https://t.co/WIn6Tnkrwc">https://t.co/WIn6Tnkrwc</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/dexigner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dexigner</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1222189842274103296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Multi-decade, mega project to transform GTA neighbourhood - Construction Canada <a href="https://t.co/nilTyzCEBO">https://t.co/nilTyzCEBO</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1222594636994301958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> Cheers, Ralph </p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-8164349270419706742020-02-02T16:03:00.001-05:002020-02-02T16:03:55.846-05:00Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – January 2020<p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sunrises start getting earlier in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Toronto?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toronto</a> tomorrow morning Jan 4 2020. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/whoknew?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#whoknew</a> <a href="https://t.co/CjjRupE4Nu">https://t.co/CjjRupE4Nu</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1213260845452529664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Does sunshine matter more for urban dwellers than rural? <a href="https://t.co/KT5k3qRZee">https://t.co/KT5k3qRZee</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1216773978171346944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> Cheers, Ralph </p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-11458487095533325032020-01-01T15:57:00.001-05:002020-01-01T15:57:15.460-05:00Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – December 2019<p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wilbraham Massachusetts Deadly Intersection - <a href="https://t.co/NUBtjJLQn6">https://t.co/NUBtjJLQn6</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WrongfulDeath?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WrongfulDeath</a></p>— Burns & Jain (@BurnsandJain) <a href="https://twitter.com/BurnsandJain/status/1201534882004062208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What percentage were hit-and-run? So many seem to be hit-and-run lately. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PedestrianSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PedestrianSafety</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1202077859415822336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tragic crash. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sunglare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sunglare</a> is one thing, cell phone use is entirely another. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://t.co/S8v0t5V7qB">https://t.co/S8v0t5V7qB</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1202624678931652609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">National Safety Council <a href="https://twitter.com/NSCsafety?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NSCsafety</a>: Most deadly crashes this time of year happen between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. as the sun is setting <a href="https://t.co/ANXDiP5OHr">https://t.co/ANXDiP5OHr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DriveSafe?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DriveSafe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1204444673592438784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">55-yr-old person takes 8x longer to recover from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a> than 16-yr-old <a href="https://t.co/yrnZqBMLPi">https://t.co/yrnZqBMLPi</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/eyeonannapolis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@eyeonannapolis</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1204791907462926336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Driving, walking, or biking during the first or last hour of daylight? Be extra careful and anticipate <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AwareOfTheGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AwareOfTheGlare</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1204931823782027264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Report of multiple crash on US-36 EB around Wadsworth due to sun glare. <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSDenver?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CBSDenver</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cotraffic?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cotraffic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBS4Mornings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CBS4Mornings</a> <a href="https://t.co/8TzO8LE3uq">pic.twitter.com/8TzO8LE3uq</a></p>— Andrea Flores (@AndreaFloresTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndreaFloresTV/status/1204775159661547520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This happens more often than you think, not seeing a school bus. Hard to believe. <a href="https://t.co/y5QhWDFoiE">https://t.co/y5QhWDFoiE</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/WNEP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wnep</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1205531115206955010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Interesting stats re: frequency of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a> crashes. <a href="https://t.co/C5JpVDc0dX">https://t.co/C5JpVDc0dX</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1207328896041000960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A huge Thank You and Merry Christmas to all <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FirstResponders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FirstResponders</a> working today keeping the rest of us safe. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/police?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#police</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fire?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fire</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paramedics?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paramedics</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1209886138267242496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 25, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> Cheers, Ralph </p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-64028427179402419752020-01-01T15:44:00.001-05:002020-01-01T15:44:24.996-05:00Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – December 2019<p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Unreal photo Sue. <a href="https://t.co/YNT0YREkIQ">https://t.co/YNT0YREkIQ</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1202052814953943041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> Cheers, Ralph </p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-16119982847370160142019-12-05T22:53:00.001-05:002019-12-05T22:53:47.981-05:00Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – November 2019<p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Clock change means a different commute Monday <a href="https://t.co/LzEOBb3Ouu">https://t.co/LzEOBb3Ouu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/timechange?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#timechange</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1190319734065180678?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Drivers, be prepared for unexpected <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a> conditions next week after the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/timechange?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#timechange</a>. The sun will no longer be where you've gotten used to it being. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DriveSafe?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DriveSafe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GlareAware?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GlareAware</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1190320761296302080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Driving conditions change after the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/timechange?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#timechange</a>. Be prepared for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a> - clean windshield, sunglasses and visors ready. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GlareAware?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GlareAware</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DriveSafe?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DriveSafe</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1190322114395541504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great article, but headline should read “Switch to Standard Time...” <a href="https://t.co/Pfb4DcP64F">https://t.co/Pfb4DcP64F</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/timechange?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#timechange</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1190671975250878466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">End of Daylight Saving Time leads to increased risk of car crashes | <a href="https://t.co/bbqSAb4zP6">https://t.co/bbqSAb4zP6</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a> <a href="https://t.co/6V86dtFYZv">https://t.co/6V86dtFYZv</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1191754959731281920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Multiple crashes due to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sunglare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sunglare</a> along same stretch of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Utah?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Utah</a> hwy. <a href="https://t.co/cUCt6LJ1cP">https://t.co/cUCt6LJ1cP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1192479197295448064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Deer, snow and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sunglare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sunglare</a> contribute to crashes in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Colorado?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Colorado</a> in November <a href="https://t.co/YR3UX9OioL">https://t.co/YR3UX9OioL</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/coloradoan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coloradoan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1192865138132602885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good call by <a href="https://twitter.com/ColoradoDOT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ColoradoDOT</a> - <a href="https://t.co/1WbSYSKCXZ">https://t.co/1WbSYSKCXZ</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/outthereco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@outthereco</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1194287337506852866?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"It's hogwash. It's a temporary fix in an attempt to mask the fact they're not providing enough enforcement, and the city is not building us safe streets," <a href="https://twitter.com/theBicyKyle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@theBicyKyle</a> says handing out reflective armbands to pedestrians shifts the blame. Here's a clip, more tonight <a href="https://twitter.com/CityNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CityNews</a> <a href="https://t.co/YmFvBAhaHU">pic.twitter.com/YmFvBAhaHU</a></p>— Tina Yazdani (@TinaYazdani) <a href="https://twitter.com/TinaYazdani/status/1198324931106426882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Response from <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnTory?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnTory</a>’s office: “The Mayor has repeatedly stressed everyone must do their part to stop these preventable deaths & injuries but that the primary onus rests with drivers in powerful steel vehicles.” Full statement ⬇️ Response from <a href="https://twitter.com/marksaunderstps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@marksaunderstps</a> coming shortly. <a href="https://t.co/7CoD3b3Gk5">pic.twitter.com/7CoD3b3Gk5</a></p>— Tina Yazdani (@TinaYazdani) <a href="https://twitter.com/TinaYazdani/status/1198670952969711616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Amen. Anything that improves visibility is a good thing - and will save lives. Kudos to <a href="https://twitter.com/TrafficServices?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TrafficServices</a>.</p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1198716128605945862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Exactly, I can’t agree more. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PedestrianSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PedestrianSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShareTheRoad?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShareTheRoad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Respect?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Respect</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CommonSense?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CommonSense</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1198722361031311361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well, we can't mandate everything. At some point common sense has to come into play. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PedestrianSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PedestrianSafety</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1198732295865339904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I do agree but sadly, esp in recent times, common sense, well you know the rest of the saying.</p>— DevinP26 (@DPRacing26) <a href="https://twitter.com/DPRacing26/status/1198736173633605632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">And I don’t think we should blame anybody for trying to make things safer either. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PedestrianSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PedestrianSafety</a> <a href="https://t.co/zrRZCPrEaK">https://t.co/zrRZCPrEaK</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1199340952856326150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well said Tim. Couldn’t agree more.</p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1199342311580192768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No major injuries in collision between Adventure Charters bus and sedan <a href="https://t.co/hDN2OIh6sO">https://t.co/hDN2OIh6sO</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1200866857361780736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> Cheers, Ralph </p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-2172945766162483722019-12-05T22:34:00.001-05:002019-12-05T22:34:36.206-05:00Sun and Shade in Urban Development – November 2019<p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Supertall residential building will enter crowded NYC market | Daily Stock Dish <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/urban?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#urban</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/development?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#development</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ba9Tz9ig0o">https://t.co/Ba9Tz9ig0o</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1199364368028307456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Design changes for new Robson Street hotel and condo tower near BC Place <a href="https://t.co/3Ff2vFa2M6">https://t.co/3Ff2vFa2M6</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/urban?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#urban</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/development?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#development</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/vancouver?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#vancouver</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1200089923744874496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Proud to have been part of this team. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShadowStudy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShadowStudy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ryerson?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ryerson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RU?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RU</a> <a href="https://t.co/K2bkOFStFs">https://t.co/K2bkOFStFs</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1200570553297522688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> Cheers, Ralph </p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-10421471246628859662019-12-05T22:27:00.001-05:002019-12-05T22:27:22.869-05:00Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – November 2019<p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Darkest morning of the year in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Toronto?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toronto</a> tomorrow. Sunrise at 7:54 AM EDT <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DebbieDowner?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DebbieDowner</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1190312123081068544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Standard Time is anything but 'standard'. Applies to only 1/3 of the year. 'Summer' and 'Winter' Time, as used in UK and EU, make more sense. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/timechange?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#timechange</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FallBack?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FallBack</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1190314666263744517?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">And how would you re-name PST?</p>— Keith Maxwell (@MaxontheCoast) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaxontheCoast/status/1190941466538827776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Aside from that, I’d rather see Standard and Daylight Saving Time renamed Winter and Summer Time like they do in UK and EU.</p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1190993948304646144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great photo Sue. We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful city. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Barrie?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Barrie</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sunrise?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sunrise</a> <a href="https://t.co/nQTNnYSrrT">https://t.co/nQTNnYSrrT</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1192866768798150656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Looks like race starting half hour earlier than it used to. Because of late sun glare? <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASCAR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlueGreen500?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BlueGreen500</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ISMRaceway?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ISMRaceway</a> <a href="https://t.co/YbOgIqLx8I">https://t.co/YbOgIqLx8I</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1192978345128013829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The study day doesn’t line up with the equinox day though... wonder if the shadow models account for that! <br>eg September Equinox 2019 will be at 3:50 a.m. (Eastern daylight time) on Monday, September 23</p>— Jason Tsang (@jasontsang) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasontsang/status/1175832426192486400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Equinox and solstice dates vary by a day or so from one year to the next. The 21st is simply the traditional date used in shadow studies. Even then, sun angles change a bit from year to year.</p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1199353535982448647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <hr><br> Cheers, RalphRalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-55487031699625264082019-11-01T20:20:00.001-04:002019-11-01T20:20:25.630-04:00Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – October 2019<p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a> worst during east-west commutes this time of year <a href="https://t.co/l3KJui7keZ">https://t.co/l3KJui7keZ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DriveSafe?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DriveSafe</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1181564593157627906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Beware of sun: October in Utah is deadliest for pedestrian/car crashes <a href="https://t.co/PzKRvPTtAh">https://t.co/PzKRvPTtAh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1181947994490494979?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bright morning sun blamed for three car highway crash <a href="https://t.co/X2wCZjIx1X">https://t.co/X2wCZjIx1X</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1181948375039655939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fall?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fall</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/driving?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#driving</a> tips here. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a> <a href="https://t.co/U4Mu6Qtsrh">https://t.co/U4Mu6Qtsrh</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1182293992370823169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Car Accidents Caused by Sun Glare | Virginia Beach Personal Injury Lawyer <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/legalexaminer?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#legalexaminer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a> <a href="https://t.co/LMxnyXcK7G">https://t.co/LMxnyXcK7G</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1182296221114863616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not only do sunrise/sunset line up with E-W roads in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fall?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fall</a>, the air is crisper and clearer resulting in much brighter <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DriveSafe?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DriveSafe</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1182297389937373185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Traffic light colours can be hard to see in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a>. Be sure it's green before proceeding. <a href="https://t.co/kuewJo29gv">https://t.co/kuewJo29gv</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrafficSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrafficSafety</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1182357628057522176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wow, that looks like tough sledding. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DriveSafe?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DriveSafe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a> <a href="https://t.co/LO9nqh1ou4">https://t.co/LO9nqh1ou4</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1182648872226742273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wet leaves, less daylight hours among autumn driving hazards <a href="https://t.co/TZcKpniNDn">https://t.co/TZcKpniNDn</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/ftleetraveller?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ftleetraveller</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunGlare?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunGlare</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1184832804368109569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Halloween Sunset Times for major Canadian and US cities -<a href="https://t.co/beE2r9QrY4">https://t.co/beE2r9QrY4</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/halloween2019?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#halloween2019</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sunset?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sunset</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1184849427711832065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Toronto?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toronto</a>, Save the Date - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Torontohenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Torontohenge</a> October 2019 <a href="https://t.co/ZCTBnYhDau">https://t.co/ZCTBnYhDau</a> <a href="https://t.co/cEfaB8ffVb">pic.twitter.com/cEfaB8ffVb</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1184909842365997063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sorry to hear that. Hope you were OK. <br><br>Like I said in my blog post, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Torontohenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Torontohenge</a> is nice to look at, but no fun driving towards.</p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1184923851504918528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Or walking and tripping over stuff...</p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1184927280793112577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Exactly. Know your vehicle. Not all tail lights come on automatically. DRLs alone don’t cut it. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1189695544094052352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let's hope this driver isn't out tonight!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/halloween2019?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#halloween2019</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DriveSafe?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DriveSafe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VisionZero?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VisionZero</a> <a href="https://t.co/G9gqJcyPzr">https://t.co/G9gqJcyPzr</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1189998656306515968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> Cheers, Ralph </p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-65606212611860673182019-11-01T20:04:00.001-04:002019-11-01T20:04:57.036-04:00Sun and Shade in Urban Development – October 2019<p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">World’s tallest residential tower tops off in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewYorkCity?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NewYorkCity</a> - <a href="https://t.co/YQjnyG6Lk5">https://t.co/YQjnyG6Lk5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/urban?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#urban</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/development?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#development</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tallbuildings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tallbuildings</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1180272165016485888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘Shipwreck' tower could be the tallest in the Czech Republic - Construction Canada <a href="https://t.co/lcofdIswJq">https://t.co/lcofdIswJq</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1181968666071572480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shadow concerns - West End condo owners riled by proposed Nicola Street project at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/1289nicola?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#1289nicola</a> <a href="https://t.co/uMGkT5qUvE">https://t.co/uMGkT5qUvE</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/georgiastraight?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@georgiastraight</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/urban?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#urban</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/development?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#development</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vancouver?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vancouver</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1182356514188730369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congrats to one of our Clients <a href="https://twitter.com/HaririPontarini?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HaririPontarini</a> <a href="https://t.co/5xsk8YpzR7">https://t.co/5xsk8YpzR7</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1189626421741834246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> Cheers, Ralph </p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151732606381554447.post-16202605730979970152019-11-01T19:53:00.001-04:002019-11-01T19:53:38.639-04:00Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – October 2019<p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Halloween Sunset Times for major Canadian and US cities -<a href="https://t.co/beE2r9QrY4">https://t.co/beE2r9QrY4</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/halloween2019?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#halloween2019</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sunset?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sunset</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1184849427711832065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Torontohenge Commeth - on the 26th - but as Ralph notes the best pics are the days before when the sun is just above the horizon and hanging out at the vanishing point for a few moments. <a href="https://t.co/107TcDTbaS">https://t.co/107TcDTbaS</a></p>— OK Gen X (@shawnmicallef) <a href="https://twitter.com/shawnmicallef/status/1184910853465956352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">thank you so much!<br>(if you meant the pic, which is mine)</p>— Rudy Limeback (@rudydotca) <a href="https://twitter.com/rudydotca/status/1184913341904510978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">you're most welcome, i'm glad to be able to share it with your readers<br><br>may you have sunny skies for the next week or so</p>— Rudy Limeback (@rudydotca) <a href="https://twitter.com/rudydotca/status/1184923944622669825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">And be extra careful after dark. Sunset in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Barrie?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Barrie</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Halloween?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Halloween</a> is at 6:10 PM. <a href="https://t.co/30PjMq0Jx2">https://t.co/30PjMq0Jx2</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1186064791091273729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thanks for the shout-out Rudy. <a href="https://t.co/joJT14QWVH">https://t.co/joJT14QWVH</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1186338680681746433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great photos!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunRiseKeyWest?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunRiseKeyWest</a> maybe? <a href="https://t.co/GfA9Cu9HeR">https://t.co/GfA9Cu9HeR</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1186424739029553153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">'Torontohenge' sunset to be in line with city grid Saturday | CBC News <a href="https://t.co/H8PAaiJmnF">https://t.co/H8PAaiJmnF</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1188881495563423746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you Talia <a href="https://twitter.com/TalRicci?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TalRicci</a> for the interview for your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Torontohenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Torontohenge</a> story. It was a pleasure speaking with you. <a href="https://t.co/iuwPeHZa5z">https://t.co/iuwPeHZa5z</a></p>— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunPosition/status/1188882735118598144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br><hr> Cheers, Ralph </p>RalphBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06389376415538061008noreply@blogger.com0