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Franz Ferdinand, Ceylon Hunt

November 24, 2023 Lehan Edirisinghe

Noted Franz Ferdinand’s Ceylon hunting photos beside a killed elephant. Remembered his assassination by Gavrilo Princip as the spark that set off World War I

Archduke Franz Ferdinand is depicted in a vintage photograph standing in a forested area. He is dressed in early 20th-century hunting attire, including a hat, coat, and boots, holding a rifle. The setting is dense with foliage, indicating a jungle or forest environment. In the foreground, the large form of a fallen elephant is visible, suggesting a hunting expedition. The image is in sepia tones, typical of photographs from this era, giving it an aged and historical appearance. Archduke Franz Ferdinand stands with one foot on the elephant, displaying a posture of triumph. The expression on his face is serious, as was common in formal photographs of that time. The overall mood is one of gravity and historical significance, capturing a moment that reflects the attitudes and practices of the period.

Imagining Franz Ferdinand in Ceylon

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This if Franz Ferdinand in Ceylon...

Archduke Franz Ferdinand is depicted in this historical photograph, illustrating a moment from his life. He stands confidently next to a fallen elephant in a dense, leafy outdoor setting. The archduke is dressed in a military-style uniform, complete with a patterned hat, which reflects the formal attire of his era. He is holding a rifle, indicating that this image captures a hunting expedition. The elephant lies on the ground, surrounded by thick vegetation, emphasizing the wild setting. The photograph is monochrome, typical of the early 20th century, adding to its historical ambiance. The composition places the archduke as the central figure, with his posture suggesting a sense of pride or achievement. The number "20" is visible at the bottom right, possibly a reference to the photograph's sequence or collection.

Gavrilo Princip and the Spark of WWI

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I think he was the one who got murdered by Gavrilo Princip

This was the spark that ignited WW1

The image captures a historical scene featuring Archduke Franz Ferdinand and a group of men posing with a large game animal in a forested area. Five individuals are present, dressed in attire typical of the late 19th to early 20th century, with some wearing military-style uniforms and caps. The group is gathered around the carcass of a large animal, likely hunted during an expedition. Archduke Franz Ferdinand is among the group, identifiable from historical context rather than visual recognition. The men are armed with rifles, which they hold or rest on the ground. The setting is dense with foliage, indicating a jungle or forested environment, and the lighting suggests a daytime scene with natural light filtering through the trees. The image has a sepia tone, common in photographs from this era, adding to its vintage quality. The expressions and posture of the men convey a sense of accomplishment and formality typical of such hunting excursions during that period.

Wanting a Black VH-60N With Apache Avionics

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I gotta get a VH 60N too

Like everyone else of my kind; and paint it black

I think we have advanced avionics and electro optics from the Apache AH64

AN / APG 78 Longbow Forward Looking Infrared

Or FLIR

And those things cost more than a F16 which is crazy

Or just as much

Paul Kostek can get us or teach about those from Boeing

We need a 30mm gun with Kongsberg CROWS too

I remember Quiet in MGSV took out a fighter jet off a helicopter with a sniper rifle, with just one shot

Which was beautiful ingame cinematics by Hideo Kojima

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Like P8 Poseidons that Paul's designed himself--

Replete with sonar buoys

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Hideo's helicopter was called Pequod

We could do that

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