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The giant prickly stick insect (Extatosoma tiaratum), also refferred to as spiny leaf insect, Australian walking stick and Macleay’s spectre, is a large stick insect from Australia (Queensland and New South Wales) and New Guinea. Like almost all 6000 stick insects it has a Phasmid Study Group number or PSG number: PSG 9.
This species of stick insect looks more like a cactus than like a twig. Its body is bulky and covered in small spines. On its legs it has big lobes that are also spiked and look like leaves of a desert plant. Extatosoma tiaratum are often light to mid brown, but occasionally you can find green, beige or dark brown varieties.
The difference between (adult) males and females is enormous.
The females are bulky, thick and 15 cm long. They have lots of spines on their back and large lobes on their legs.
The males are really slender, have little spines and reach a length of 9 to 11 cm. The adult males have long wings and are able to fly, while the females have small wings (about 2,5 cm long).
Like most stick insects this species is docile by nature. It is nocturnal and will generally only move during the night. It has an amazing defense strategy: it will mimic a scorpion when threatened. If they are disturbed, they will curl up their tail to mimic a scorpion.
De Australische flappentak of Australische doorntak (Extatosoma tiaratum) is een grote wandelende tak met flappen en stekeltjes.
Om de 6000 wandelende takken uit elkaar te houden, worden ze niet alleen aangeduid met een Latijnse naam, maar ook met een zogenaamd PSG-nummer. PSG staat voor Phasmid Study Group. Extatosoma tiaratum is PSG 9.
Dit insect komt voor in het Zuidwesten van Australië en op Nieuw-Guinea, in het tropisch- en het gematigd regenwoud.
Deze soort lijkt eigenlijk meer op een soort cactus dan op een tak of blad. Ze hebben opvallende stekeltjes en uitstulpingen op hun lijf. Ze zijn vaak bruin gekleurd; heel soms zijn er ook groene varianten van deze soort te vinden.
Wat opvalt is het grote verschil tussen mannetjes en vrouwtjes.
De vrouwtjes zijn dik, stekelig en kunnen wel 15 cm lang worden, met korte voelsprieten. Ze hebben kleine vleugeltjes maar kunnen niet vliegen. Bij gevaar rollen de vrouwtjes hun staart omhoog. Zo lijken ze op een dreigende schorpioen.
De mannetjes zijn juist smal met lange voelsprieten, weinig stekels en een lengte van ongeveer 10 cm. De mannetjes hebben, als ze volgroeid zijn, lange vleugels en kunnen ook echt vliegen.
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Sunset on the lake Vesijärvi. Good night, sun! #Finland #Summer
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Perugia, capital of the region of Umbria, is worth visiting. It covers a high hilltop and part of the valleys around the area. The history of Perugia goes back to the Etruscan period; Perugia was one of the main Etruscan cities. The city is also known as the universities town, with the University of Perugia founded in 1308. Perugia is also a well-known cultural and artistic centre of Italy. The city hosts multiple annual festivals and events.
Perugia historic centre is as compelling as any in Italy, filled with fine Etruscan, Roman and medieval monuments – just be prepared for lots of walking when visiting Perugia. Piazza IV Novembre is located in the heart of Perugia, surrounded by some of the most impressive monuments in the city. The Griffin and the Lion are the two symbols of the city of Perugia above the entrance of Hall of Notaries. You will find Piazza IV Novembre in the center of Perugia, a few steps from some of the famous buildings in the city. This square is the ideal place to relax. In the neighborhood you can visit impressive art galleries, admire old buildings or see enormous cathedrals. On the square are numerous cafes and restaurants where you can recover from all the sightseeing.
Perugia is de hoofdstad van de regio Umbrië en ligt prachtig gelegen op een heuvel op 500 meter hoogte. De stad is rijk aan monumenten en kunstwerken die getuigen van een opeenvolging van culturen door de eeuwen heen, van de Etrusken tot de Romeinen, van de Middeleeuwen tot de Renaissance, tot het heden. Dit maakt Perugia tot een van de mooiste kunststeden van Toscane en Umbrië. Daarnaast is Perugia een echte universiteitsstad. De Universiteit van Perugia is een van de oudste van Europa. Perugia heeft een kosmopolitisch karakter, waar het heel goed toeven is. Perugia kent ook een prachtig centrum waar het heerlijk flaneren is over de Corso Vanucci, de centrale straat, alwaar u op een van de vele terrasjes kunt genieten van een espresso of een aperitief of van een heerlijke Umbrische maaltijd. De stad kent een terrasvormige opbouw met als middelpunt Piazza della Signoria met het Palazzo dei Consoli, een van de mooiste raadhuizen in Umbrië. Dit grote plein kijkt uit over de lagere gelegen delen van de stad en het glooiende landschap om Gubbio heen. Rocca Paolina een unieke bezienswaardigheid. Paus Paulus III gaf in 1540 een architect de opdracht om vestingmuren om de stad te bouwen. De architect koos er gelukkig voor om de poorten in de muur op te nemen. Op verschillende niveaus onder de grond dus, loop je door elkaar kruisende straatjes met tongewelven. Door bogen met elkaar verbonden middeleeuwse huizen, torens, waterputten. Over de Via Baglioni, de belangrijkste ondergrondse straat, kom je via een systeem van roltrappen boven bij Piazza Italia. Het Piazza IV Novembre ligt in het hart van Perugia en wordt omringd door enkele van de meest indrukwekkende monumenten uit de stad. Je vindt het Piazza IV Novembre in het centrum van Perugia, op een steenworp afstand van enkele van de bekende gebouwen in de stad. Dit plein is de ideale plek om even te ontspannen. In de buurt kun je indrukwekkende kunstgaleries bezoeken, oude gebouwen bewonderen of enorme kathedralen aanschouwen. Aan het plein liggen talloze cafés en restaurants waar je even kunt bijkomen van alle sightseeing.
I was not able to make any of the Halloween parties at T-girl Tuesdays at Hamburger Marys in Long Beach. They are so much fun, but I was traveling. This evening I was able to attend, and I purchased a Lavender dress and a Polkadot top to complete my Lavender outfit. I enjoyed the Karaoke show before meeting up with friends. Teddyboy French took this picture outside of Hamburger Marys. I think it is my "High Class Hooker" look. My second picture of this set.
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One of the many architectonic wonders of the city. Taken from a taxi... you spent half your time in Beijing if you are on a Business trip and have different meeting locations... I swear :-) But you learn how to take pictures on the move :-)
Chaffinch (male) on the tree / Peippo (koiras)
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Tavi (koiras) / Green-winged Teal (male)
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Flickr has endless problems for a long time. And these problems are growing every day.
1. When I want to open a group list I see this:
"Error loading groups
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2. When I want to add photo in the group I see this:
"There was a problem adding this photo to the group."
3. I can't open notifications, it’s not working.
4. Flickr threw me out from my account on the mobile phone... And then writes that my password is incorrect, but it's correct...
5. Very slow loading of pages and opening of photos.
6. Pandas now live on everyone's page.
7. 2 days ago it was "Error - We couldn't post your comment".
8. Today I want to delete some images (gif-comments) and it’s a new issue:
”Error. We couldn't delete your comment.” (it's not my comment BTW)
9. When I click photos I see this: "We're having some trouble displaying this photo at the moment. Please try again."
10. "There was a problem retrieving your note to edit."
11. Flickr changed my album covers without any permission...
etc. etc. etc.
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Urbanite's Oasis - South Bank, London, UK
Nearly 50 years of industrial design separate DB's ICE3 class 407 and SNCF's CC72000/72100 diesel. Both are fine examples of the designer's craft.
At Paris Gare de L'Est on 1st February 2017.
Previous night :
When I was talking to my sweetheart about finding the moss trolls in Hvalfjörður as a part of our next day programs, from the apartment living room that we rented, I watched the midnight sky, trying to read what weather might be when the sun showed its face in the morning. Above there was no star but some clouds were slowly rolling by.
I checked again the forecast, it showed that the weather should be fine until midday.
In the morning when we were ready to go, Little Dino rechecked the weather. She told me that THE FOG were over the pinned destination and it would be following by…..rain.
Little Dino seemed really disappointed but the next plans we had wouldn’t make her disappointment stayed longer.
Finally we drove around Reykjanes Peninsula.
The picture:
We were at Gunnuhver, a highly active geothermal area of mud pools and steam. The beach has the rock trolls and the wave is very powerful and dangerous. Oh yes, as always: windy too!
Down there, Little dino was walking to reach the rocky beach while I was busy synchronizing my whole organs body to collect the air, or…...to breathe. :)
Gunnuhver, Iceland, April 2017.
A song to listen:
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Stockholm archipelago. View from cruise ferry Silja Serenade.
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Le réseau de tramways urbains de Yokohama a fermé en 1972.
La motrice à deux essieux 523 exposée au musée a été construite en 1928.
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"The mid-19th century Hutchinson Homestead includes a log cabin, barn, blacksmith shop, corncrib, meat house, and original furnishings. The Homestead is open Thursday through Sunday from March – October. The grounds can be visited year round."
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The magic of Northern nature... 💙💚
Sorry... sorry, my dear friends 💕. It's too much work in the office now (It's typical for November and for the beginning of December). I don't have time to be here.
But... I'll be back... :-)) SOON! 😊
Don't forget about me! 😉
This photo was taken from another island / cliff (we reached the island by motorboat).
2-day trip on the weekend 2.-3.9.2017.
Notice: Ladoga is the largest lake entirely in Europe and the 14th largest freshwater lake by area in the world. There are around 660 islands with a total area of about 435 km2.
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Not all mountain summits guarantee a wonderful vista.
After the rest of the group had started their descent I remained on the summit of Ben Nevis. There was just one other chap up there at that time and he can be seen through the murk stood on the summit cairn seemingly having a moment to himself. We would shortly both leave and the summit would be once more deserted and left to the snow buntings.
As can be seen there are a number of ruins and memorials that mark the summit. There were many more a few years ago as crosses and litter were found everywhere. Thankfully the summit was tidied up and seems to have remained in a stable state since.
Een pano uit 5 horizontale opnamen van het uitzicht op de Thunersee en Sigriswil vanaf omgeving Beatenberg op de Justistalstrasse.
Yesterday was lovely ! Tony (Guy@Fawkes) and I had a few hours around the site of the battle of Edgehill. I hope the following info is interesting for you.
The battle of Edgehill, on Sunday 23rd October 1642, saw the army of the Earl of Essex, the parliamentarian Lord General, and King Charles' (Charles 1) army clash in the first major action of the Civil War in England. It was fought in the open fields between the villages of Radway and Kineton in Warwickshire. It was intended to be the one great battle to decide the war.
It turned out to be a bloody draw, but the king gained an important advantage. The Earl of Essex failed to break through and had to retreat northward, to the security of the parliamentarian garrisons at Warwick and Coventry. This left the royalists in command of the road to London, and control of the capital of England was the key to the war.
The battlefield is largely agricultural land and appears at first sight to be well preserved. In reality it has been extensively disturbed and several key public Rights of Way closed by the construction, in the late 1940s, of a military depot. We came across a sign saying 'You are being watched - Ministry of Defence - Private'. But we were lucky it wasn't 375 years ago in the midst of a horrible bloodbath !
My geotag is 'approximate' - sorry ! Edited using Topaz Studio - one of the 'landscape' settings which I toned down a bit ! I have two laptops, and each shows the colours differently, so I've no idea how you'll see it !
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OK - So truth be told, I released this for a bit a month ago and then pulled it because the timing was just not appropriate. I've decided to release it today in honor of our president's son and the current administration jumping to hast with lifting the ban on the US importation of animal parts acquired through the hunting of big game (elephants and lions) in Africa. This smells of the Trump, Jr. and even though the orange haired one has since put a halt to the lifting of the ban I thought it appropriate given it never should have gone to that point in the first place. So, in the honor of the Trumps, I'd like to offer Trump, Jr. a job, something at his level of human understanding and compassion. Trump, Jr. this job is for you!! I also hope that when the Dept. of Justice is finished with him this will be the only job he'll be able to get.
(Edited 20 Nov to clarify that it was the administration (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), not Trump that wanted to lift the ban. Trump is currently weighing the facts, ha!)
Texture with Skeletalmess, seems fitting.
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The back story on Shoot the Freak - Live Human Target (yes, this really was a place):
I had never been to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York but the Aquarium was near by and back in 2005 we decided to make a day of it with the kids. It wasn't too cold so a little walk on the famous boardwalk seemed like a good idea. It was during this walk that I came across Shoot the Freak. A boardwalk paint ball shooting attraction that operated from 2000 until its demolition demise in 2010. A real person, referred to as "the Freak" ran about and you shot him with paint-balls. (I'm not kidding, google it) Thankfully it was still closed from the winter with it's pristine look, just waiting for the 2005 season to open. I took two photo shots, one close and one back a bit. At the time, I was just starting with PS 3.0 (I think) and a few other filter type effects and I processed the up close shot. I've always enjoyed the rather macabre shot and it was one of my first posts when I joined Flickr (see the original post in the first comment.) Recently I was in the old folders and came across the originals to "Shoot the Freak." I decided to play a little with the further back shot, funny how I liked the tight crop back then but backing up just a bit, I think I like the composition much better and my processing tastes have changed some over the years.
Dear friends, I wish I had more time for the wonderful world of your photos and sharing my own visual discoveries of the amazing world around us. This was one of the gorgeous sunsets when I was overloaded with work again, and could look at the magic of the evening sky only through my window. But it was so wonderful that I had to grab my camera and try to capture at least a tiny framed area of the magnificent sky seen from my balcony.
I have to sincerely thank all of you who warmly encouraged me to not disappear completely from Flickr and left small friendly reminders here and there. I hope that my current tight multi-project schedule won't last forever, and that I will be able to switch to things and creative projects of my own that allows more time for things that I truly enjoy and love.
The light, beauty, and inspiration from this wonderful scenery I wanted to share with you all.
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As we were staying on our little boat, most of the stuff I usually use for photography was at home. But today I tried out a brand new technique - Kite Photography! In these days of Google Earth and drones, the aerial view has become rather commonplace. Nevertheless, I've always wanted to give it a go, so I made a Flowform parafoil kite using a pattern I found in a book and today for the first time, heart in mouth, hoisted my Gopro up on Conwy Mountain. It was fun! And even better, my camera is still intact!
We're Here: What's Your Technique?
A panoramic fun slide for Sliders Sunday. Three boats? One boat. When I shot this sequence I did not even think about doing a panorama, but when I viewed the images at home I thought I'd give it a try, and PS's Photomerge did a good job for boat "one" (right) and "three" (left). I added the center shot manually, masking out everything but the boat. I then edited the capture in Analog Efex (classical camera, preset 5, type of film: warm, no dirt & scratches, just a little vignetting) to give it an old postcard look, and added the image border in ON1 Photo (type: simple, white square keyline). And I guess I added an HDR filter in ON1, too ;-).
Location: Jagdschloss Glienicke, a hunting lodge in the Berlin borough of Wannsee, as seen from the Park Babelsberg (Potsdam / Brandenburg). The lake you see is the Glienicker Lake, the border between the federal city state of Berlin, and the federal state of Brandenburg runs right through the lake.
HSS everyone ;-), and have a nice Sunday, dear Flickr friends!
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Spirit of the north...
It was 2 days trip, last weekend. This is the very beautiful island famous as the site of the Konevsky Monastery. It is located off the southwestern shore of Lake Ladoga.
In the Middle Ages, the island was considered holy by the Finnish tribes who particularly revered a huge boulder in the shape of a horse's skull, weighing more than 750 tons.
This boulder is known as "Steed-Stone" and gives its name to the island.
Absolutely wonderful place with fantastic atmosphere. I fell in love with this place 😍 Also the weather was so warm +28C and it was awesome.
Notice: Ladoga is the largest lake entirely in Europe and the 14th largest freshwater lake by area in the world. There are around 660 islands with a total area of about 435 km2.
Konevitsa on ortodoksisesta Konevitsan luostarista kuulu saari Laatokan länsirannan tuntumassa Sortanlahden edustalla.
Luostarin perustamisesta kertovien lähteiden mukaan siellä oli karjalaisten pakanallinen uhripaikka Hevoskivi. Saaren nykyinen suomenkielinen nimi johtuvat Hevoskivestä tai ehkä saaren oletetusta alkuperäisestä karjalaisesta nimestä Hevossaari.
Munkkeja asuu saarella noin 20 henkeä.
Saarelle pääsee uudella katamaraanilla Sortanlahdesta (n. 15 minuutin matka).
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On a rainy day in our Amsterdam flat,
I found reflections on the teapot.
Selfies with a friend, much fun was had,
I love the crazy refractions ,
and the hidden twins ;-P
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Paula and her fast friend with the attractive haircut had a great race on Holywell Beach. In some moments they even seemed to fly!