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South Korea's high-speed rail system is one of the most advanced in the world, operating under the Korea Train Express (KTX) brand. Since its launch in 2004, the country has developed several types of high-speed trains. The original KTX-I was based on French TGV technology and marked the beginning of high-speed travel between major cities like Seoul and Busan.
The KTX-I, also known as the first-generation KTX, was developed through a technology transfer agreement with the French company Alstom, manufacturer of the TGV. Capable of speeds up to 300 km/h, it was introduced as part of Korea's ambitious Gyeongbu High-Speed Rail Project, linking Seoul with the southeastern regions. Its launch revolutionized domestic travel, cutting travel times dramatically and setting a new standard for public transportation in the country.
With a design directly influenced by the TGV Réseau, the KTX-I features power cars at both ends and articulated passenger cars between them. While its core systems were initially manufactured in France, Korea gradually localized production and maintenance expertise, laying the groundwork for future domestic models. The train not only improved connectivity but also played a symbolic role in Korea’s emergence as a modern, tech-forward nation.
To this day, the KTX-I remains in active service and continues to be a reliable component of Korea's high-speed network, particularly on the Gyeongbu and Honam Lines. Its legacy is that of a trailblazer—bridging continents through technology and transforming how Koreans move across their country.
Ulsan Station, Samnam-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan, South Korea
Three 6.5m gauge sailboats and one of another kind on lake Léman, Switzerland
Shot with Minolta High-Speed AF HS APO 300mm f/2.8 G with 2x TC (=600mm f/5.6) on Sony A900 DSLR.
Vespula vulgaris
Common Wasp
Gemeine Wespe
Almindelig Gedehams
Gewone Wesp
Dead wasps are dissected to ease removal from the nest. Here the abdomen is flown out, and less than one minute earlier I was so lucky to catch the transport of the head as well. Of course the two parts must not be from the same wasp.
Please see previous photo!
Tote Wespen werden zerlegt, um den Abtransport aus dem Nest zu erleichtern. Hier wird gerade der Hinterleib abtransportiert; keine Minute zuvor hatte ich das Glück, auch den Transport des Kopfes zu erwischen. Natürlich müssen die beiden Teile nicht von derselben Wespe stammen.
Bitte siehe das vorherige Foto!
Exposure time (= flash duration): 50 µs = 1/20.000 s
Vespula vulgaris
Common Wasp
Gemeine Wespe
Almindelig Gedehams
Gewone Wesp
Dead wasps are dissected to ease removal from the nest. Here the head is flown out, and within one minute I was so lucky to catch the transport of the abdomen as well. Of course the two parts must not be from the same wasp.
Please see next photo!
Tote Wespen werden zerlegt, um den Abtransport aus dem Nest zu erleichtern. Hier wird gerade der Kopf ausgeflogen, und innerhalb einer Minute hatte ich das Glück, auch den Transport des Hinterleibs zu erwischen. Natürlich müssen die beiden Teile nicht von derselben Wespe stammen.
Bitte siehe nächstes Foto!
Exposure time (= flash duration): 50 µs = 1/20.000 s
Polistes dominula ♂
European Paper Wasp
Gallische Feldwespe (Haus-Feldwespe)
Papirgedehams
Franse Veldwesp
Exposure time (= flash duration): 50 µs = 1/20.000 s
Jeudi 12 sailboat (truly a 33 footer) on lake Léman, Switzerland.
Shot with Minolta High-Speed AF HS APO 300mm f/2.8 G with 2x TC (=600mm f/5.6) on Sony A900 DSLR.
Jeudi 12 sailboat on lake Léman, Switzerland.
Shot with Minolta High-Speed AF HS APO 300mm f/2.8 G with 2x TC (=600mm f/5.6) on Sony A900 DSLR.
High Speed
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High Speed
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High Speed
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High Speed
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Vespula vulgaris
Common Wasp
Gemeine Wespe
Almindelig Gedehams
Gewone Wesp
Flying out of the nest with clay
Exposure time (= flash duration): 50 µs = 1/20.000 s
