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Wadi Rum, Jordan
Wadi Rum (Arabic: وادي رم Wādī Ramm), known also as the Valley of the Moon (Arabic: وادي القمر Wādī al-Qamar), is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan 60 km (37 mi) to the east of Aqaba; it is the largest wadi in Jordan. Rûm is the Arabic term for the Romans, particularly those of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire. However, Wadi Rum is believed to get it name from the early name of Iram of the Pillars, a lost city mentioned in the Quran.
Wadi Rum has been inhabited by many human cultures since prehistoric times, with many cultures–including the Nabataeans–leaving their mark in the form of petroglyphs, inscriptions, and temple. In the West, Wadi Rum may be best known for its connection with British officer T. E. Lawrence, who passed through several times during the Arab Revolt of 1917–18.[3] In the 1980s one of the rock formations in Wadi Rum, originally known as Jabal al-Mazmar (The Mountain of (the) Plague), was named "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom," after Lawrence's book penned in the aftermath of the war, though the 'Seven Pillars' referred to in the book have no connection with Rum.
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The flowers of Delonix regia are large, with four spreading scarlet or orange-red petals up to 8 cm (3 in) long, and a fifth upright petal called the standard, which is slightly larger and spotted with yellow and white. They appear in corymbs along and at the ends of branches. The naturally occurring variety flavida (Bengali: Radhachura) has yellow flowers. The pods are green and flaccid when young and turn dark-brown and woody. They can be up to 60 cm (24 in) long and 5 cm (2 in) wide. The seeds are small, weighing around 0.4 grams (6.2 grains) on average. The compound (doubly pinnate) leaves have a feathery appearance and are a characteristic light, bright green. Each leaf is 30–50 cm (12–20 in) long with 20 to 40 pairs of primary leaflets or pinnae, each divided into 10–20 pairs of secondary leaflets or pinnules. Pollen grains are elongated, approximately 52 µm in size.
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Thank you to everyone who pauses long enough to look at my photo, make a comment or Fave it.
Well, honestly, I thought that one picture will be the last appearance of my Mafia game character Vanessa Spellcaster (I made earlier tributes to her in 2018 here and here). At the time it seemed just right - the farewell tribute to the old forum (now long gone) where those games took place, a character who was saved and someone who wasn't, and no, it wasn't just a picture about characters, it's not that simple, and a screenshot I chose wasn't random. :) Well, it turned out, I'm still not over it - the Game, I mean - so I took this picture in the last year, a few days after something good, something I waited for a 3.5 years has happened, because you know, you need happy memories to cast a Patronus. ;)
I have quite a collection of those flexible Eastern Dragons in various colors, cause they're super cute, and of course I couldn't resist to buy the one which glows in the dark. Well, not one, though - I have the big one which glows green, the default glowing color, and the one which glows blue like a true Patronus, but it glows less bright, because any color except standard glowing green glows less bright.
This is not my first picture of glowing items, I did a mini series in 2019 (first part, second, third and fourth) and a tribute to the Spirit Warrior from Kung Fu Panda 3 in 2021. But so far this is my favorite glowing picture! :) Anyway, I would really appreciate if you check the other links (the ones with Vanessa too), cause it's my birthday today and I want some likes. xD
February 10, 2010.
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so today was a snow day! :D up by our school got snow.
and the town up in the mountains did too, so the buses couldn't pick up.
well, this is what i did with my day off.
go out to eat with my mom and bobbi.
ahaah, that was funny. bobbi is hilarious.
then we went to the mall, and I GOT MY EARS PIERCED.
finally! ahaha, i was supposed to back in eighth grade.
but i never did, and so today, randomly, i did it.
it wasn't planned or anything.
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In keeping with #SLBareFacedChallenge only in world tools used and no post processing /no editing (no Photoshop or other outside editing tools). Shot as screen shot using Gyazo against plain white rezzed prim.
The Fiat 500 in all it's guises is a popular car here: ours is the one in the middle here. On a recent shopping trip to closeby Nederhrst den Berg
The Sparta turn is seen passing under Rt.23 in Beaver Lake with a pair of CSX Geeps..
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Albizia julibrissin / Persian Silk Tree
Albizia julibrissin, the Persian silk tree, pink silk tree, or mimosa tree, is a species of tree in the Fabaceae family, native to southwestern and eastern Asia.[1]
Taxonomy
It was introduced to Europe in the mid-18th century by Italian nobleman Filippo degli Albizzi, and the name of its entire genus Albizzia is given after him.[2] The specific epithet julibrissin is a corruption of the Persian word gul-i abrisham (گل ابریشم), which means "silk flower" (from gul گل "flower" + abrisham ابریشم "silk").[2][additional citation(s) needed]
Albizia julibrissin was described by Antonio Durazzini.[who?] John Gilbert Baker used the same scientific name to refer to Albizia kalkora written by David Prain, the Mimosa kalkora of William Roxburgh.[clarification needed][citation needed]
Names
Albizia julibrissin is known by a wide variety of common names, such as Persian silk tree and pink siris. It is also called Lankaran acacia or bastard tamarind, though it is not too closely related to either genus. The species is called Chinese silk tree, silk tree or mimosa in the United States, which is misleading—the former can refer to any species of Albizia which is most common in any one locale; and, although once included in Mimosa, neither is it very close to the Mimoseae. To add to the confusion, several species of Acacia, notably Acacia baileyana and Acacia dealbata, are also known as "mimosa" (especially in floristry), and many Fabaceae trees with highly divided leaves are called thus in horticulture.
Its leaves slowly close during the night and during periods of rain, the leaflets bowing downward; thus its modern Persian name shabkhosb (شبخسب) means "night sleeper". This tendency also explains the Chinese common name hehuan, which means "shut happy" and symbolizes a happy couple in bed.[3] In Japan its common names are nemunoki, nemurinoki and nenenoki which all mean "sleeping tree". Nemu tree is a partial translation of nemunoki.
Description
Albizia julibrissin is a small deciduous tree with a broad crown of level or arching branches, growing to 5–16 m (16–52 ft) tall.[3] Its bark is dark greenish grey, becoming vertically striped with age. Its leaves are large and frond-like: They are bipinnate, divided into 6–12 pairs of pinnae, each with 20–30 pairs of leaflets. Individual leaflets are oblong, 1–1.5 cm (0.4–0.6 in) long and 2–4 cm (0.8–1.6 in) broad. The true leaves are 20–45 cm (8–18 in) long and 12–25 cm (5–10 in) broad.
The flowers bloom throughout the summer in dense inflorescences, which resemble starbursts of pink silky threads. The true flowers have small calyx and corolla (except the central ones), with a tight cluster of prominent stamens, 2–3 cm long and white or pink with a white base. They have been observed to attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.[2] Its fruit is a flat brown pod 10–20 cm (4–8 in) long and 2–2.5 cm (0.8–1.0 in) broad, containing several seeds inside.
There are two varieties:
Albizia julibrissin var. julibrissin – the typical variety, described above
Albizia julibrissin var. mollis – differs in the shoots being densely hairy
Habitat, cultivation and uses
Original habitats of the tree include regions from Iran (Persia) and the Republic of Azerbaijan to China and Korea.[4]
A. julibrissin is widely planted as an ornamental plant in parks and gardens, grown for its fine leaf texture, flowers and attractive horizontal canopy. Other positive attributes are a fast growth rate, low water requirements and the ability to thrive planted in full sun in hot summer climates.[5] It is frequently planted in semi-arid areas like California's Central Valley, central Texas and Oklahoma. Although capable of surviving drought, growth will be stunted and the tree tends to look sickly. As such it should be given infrequent, deep waterings during the summer, which will benefit growth and flowering.[5]
The broad crown of a mature tree makes it useful for providing dappled shade. The flower colour varies from white in A. julibrissin f. alba, to rich red-tipped flowers. Variants with cream or pale yellow flowers are also reported. Other cultivars are becoming available: 'Summer Chocolate' has red foliage ageing to dark bronze, with pale pink flowers; 'Ishii Weeping' (or 'Pendula') has a drooping growth habit.
A. julibrissin f. rosea
There is also a form, A. julibrissin f. rosea (pink silk tree) which has, in the past, been classed either as a variety or as a cultivar. This is a smaller tree, only growing to 5–7 metres (16–23 ft) tall, with the flowers always pink. Native to the northeast of the species' range in Korea and Northern China, it is more cold-tolerant than the typical form, surviving temperatures down to at least −25 °C (−13 °F). The selected cultivar A. julibrissin 'Ernest Wilson' (also known as 'E.H.Wilson' or 'Rosea') is a cold-tolerant tree with deep pink flower colour. In Japan, A. julibrissin f. rosea is often used for non-traditional bonsai. The name nemunoki* (ねむの木, Kanji: 合歓木) and its variants is a kigo representing the summer in haiku, especially a sleepy summer evening.[6]
A. julibrissin f. rosea has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit;[7] likewise the cultivar 'Summer Chocolate'.[8]
Other uses
Silk tree wood may be used to make furniture.[9] It is also reportedly psychoactive as well, with the flowers being used to make teas. In Chinese medicine it is considered an antidepressant.[10]
Invasive species
In the wild, the tree tends to grow in dry plains, sandy valleys, and uplands. It has become an invasive species in the United States, where it has spread from southern New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, west to Missouri and Illinois, and south to Florida and Texas. It is cultivated in California and Oregon.[citation needed] Its seeds are wind-dispersed and numerous, and they are fertile even over long periods of drought. Each pod, which resembles a flattened bean pod made of paper, holds about 8 seeds on average. The pod bursts in strong winds, and the seeds can carry over long distances.
Breeding work is currently underway in the United States to produce ornamental plants which will not set seed and can be planted without risk.[citation needed] However, in the eastern United States it is generally a short-lived tree, being highly susceptible to mimosa vascular wilt,[11] a fungal disease caused by a species of Fusarium, though the disease does not seem to have seriously impacted its populations. Because of its invasive tendencies and disease susceptibility, it is rarely recommended as an ornamental plant in the United States, though it is still widely planted in parts of Europe.
Moore-Keppel & Company 2-truck Climax No. 3 in operation on West Virginia's Durbin & Greenbrier Valley. This locomotive is currently (2025) out of service for a rebuild.
The sense of serenity and solitude in the park took my breath away. It is lovely in the summer, but there are many people around. The experience on this winter day was completely different and unexpected.
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Now but a distant memory, Upper Lakes Shipping's CANADIAN HUNTER is seen upbound leaving Lock 3 in the Welland Canal.
Proudly presenting my amaryllis with 12 blossoms on 2 stalks, the 3rd is coming in the middle.
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Stolze Präsentation meiner Wunderblume, 12 Blüten auf 2 Stengeln, der 3. in der Mitte kommt noch.
وبكذا انتهت التغطيه ولله الحمد
أشكركم حبآيبي على حسن المتابعه وأعذروني على التقصير
آسعدتني كثير تعليقاتكم وأتمنى ماتحرموني منها
وياليت لو في أي نقد محد يبخل علي فيها
لكم ودّي ♥
موفقين لكل خير ()
I went on a photo shoot with my friend Hannah today. I cannot believe how photogenic she is. . .it was easy getting good shots.
I'll catch up with your streams tomorrow, I promise!
Very pleased to catch up with the Bessemer & Lake Erie's remaining tunnel motor sitting outside their shops in Greenville PA. I made a diversion here while driving from MD to MI in hopes of seeing it.
The 905 began life as a SD45T-2, built for the St Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) railroad (a subsidiary of Southern Pacific.) It was rebuilt as a SD40T-3 in 1999 for the BLE, along with a number of other "T'"s. The rest have been shipped off to other parts of Canadian National's network (the BLE being a subsidiary of CN.)
Tunnel motors are cool (pun intended) - you can find a nice write up on them here that explains that black rectangle at the back and the extraordinary length.
On the left is a rare Yashica J-3 in pro-black - Yashica's first-ever black 35mm SLR, in the center, the ITS and on the right the second all-black SLR from Yashica.
In the background is the dealer display model of Yashica Sailor Boy (1962).
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(Today I saw the three sister cats in the basement at the central heating.)
This is one of those three sweeties that I intend to rescue. It seems that she has kittens somewhere... I must find them before catching her.
At a moment in the video appear one of her sister (Gina)... Gina is eating dry food I put there for them. Linda is waiting that Gina and Petty finish to eat. I noticed that these 3 cats never eat all 3 in the same time. Always one of them waits that the other 2 to finish...
Taken about a quarter mile before you turn right onto Bear Point Road (going east on Rt 3), in Lower Shag Harbour. Fog was forecast so I was spending the day exploring along Route 3 between Yarmouth and Barrington. This boat looked like it had drifted up into the marsh on an exceptionally high tide and was left stranded. The nearest water was about 75 yards away to my left and this didn't look like a spot anyone would have found convenient to leave their boat. There was absolutely no breeze and black flies were present in impressive numbers. When changing roll film holders I had to be careful one of these pests didn't get inside the camera body. This has happened on several occasions when changing film holders on a Century Graphic... evidence of the unwanted intruder being discovered as "squashed bug" damage in the processed film. After pulling the dark slide the fly would land on the film and get mashed as it passed over the film roller while advancing the film for the next exposure.
Mamiya Universal Press 23, Mamiya 75mm f5.6 lens, Ektachrome 100 film (120), 6x9 roll holder.
This is an image from an Ektachrome 100 6cm x 9cm transparency copied with a Nikon D3500 camera, Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 lens fitted with a Nikon 4T close-up lens, with a Sigma 1.6x achromatic close-up lens on the 4T. Lighting was provided by a 5000K LED bulb in a small goose-neck table lamp. A large ground glass screen was placed between the lamp and the film holder.
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Hector's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) is one of four dolphin species belonging to the genus Cephalorhynchus. Hector's dolphin is the only cetacean endemic to New Zealand, and comprises two subspecies: C. h. hectori, the more numerous subspecies, also referred to as South Island Hector's dolphin; and the critically endangered Māui dolphin (C. h. maui), found off the West Coast of the North Island.
Hector's dolphin is the smallest dolphin species. Mature adults have a total length of 1.2–1.6 m (3 ft 11 in – 5 ft 3 in) and weigh 40–60 kg (88–132 lb).[4] The species is sexually dimorphic, with females being about 5–7% longer than males.[5] The body shape is stocky, with no discernible beak. The most distinctive feature is the rounded dorsal fin, with a convex trailing edge and undercut rear margin.
The overall coloration appearance is pale grey, but closer inspection reveals a complex and elegant combination of colours. The back and sides are predominantly light grey, while the dorsal fin, flippers, and flukes are black.
The eyes are surrounded by a black mask, which extends forward to the tip of the rostrum and back to the base of the flipper. A subtly shaded, crescent-shaped black band crosses the head just behind the blowhole. The throat and belly are creamy white, separated by dark-grey bands meeting between the flippers. A white stripe extends from the belly onto each flank below the dorsal fin.
At birth, Hector's dolphin calves have a total length of 60–80 cm (24–31 in) and weigh 8–10 kg (18–22 lb). Their coloration is the almost same as adults, although the grey has a darker hue.
Newborn Hector's dolphins have distinct fetal fold marks on their flanks that cause a change in coloration pattern of the skin. These changes are visible for approximately six months and consist of four to six vertical light grey stripes against darker grey skin.
This image was taken in the Queen Charlotte Sound, near Picton on the South Island of new Zealand.
This picture is #3 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 2
Meet Ndeye!!!
I was in Bethesda to return a rented lens during a rushed lunch break. By habit though, and hoping to be ready for any potential opportunities that may spring up I carried my camera and am so glad that I did. Its on my way back, and heading towards my parked car, that I noticed this lovely young lady waiting, with her friend, at the light across the street. I am sure a lot of my fellow "stranger" photographers will understand (but is a little difficult to articulate otherwise) some people just are a instant trigger for a photograph and Ndeye would certainly be in that bracket. Though she was at a distance from where I was standing, she stood out immediately - tall, with a upright posture and thick wavy hair. Not to lose a great opportunity I walked briskly and with a quick excuse me made my pitch. Although I am quite used to a occasional refusal, I sincerely hoped that Ndeye would participate. Luckily for me not only was Ndeye open to participating but also walked with me a few minutes to a neutral backdrop that would allow me to only focus on the her terrific face.
Our little conversation during the walk revealed that Ndeye's parents are from Gambia; her name translates to "mother" and interestingly through our shoot she and her friend chatted in Wolof (a Gambian language). She works close by with a Seniors living facility. She loves her job and working with elderly folks - indeed a wonderful sentiment especially for someone so young. Besides that she loves to eat. Though she was hard pressed to think of anything she hated, if she had the power to change anything she indicated it would be eradicate poverty.
Having walked to a appropriate background - in this case it was a large black piece of wood (or similar material) by some construction on a street corner - we shot for a few minutes using some open shade to help despite the midday sun. A more conscious effort on the light is definitely my focus for this round. Her friend patiently stood by - helping with the reflector as requested and occasionally clicking a few pics with a cell phone. I am not sure if others have experienced this - I have a few times - but as soon as I started shooting with the reflector etc in place a lady close-by tried to click a few pics using her phone (probably thinking something important was happening).
Ndeye was a absolute treat to photograph - a attractive young lady walking tall and erect, her orange top complementing a amazing bronze skin tone and strong features with high cheek bones and intense eyes. Above all, she showed tonnes of confidence - she posed and gazed with absolute nonchalance and ease. Personally, though I always see a lot of room of improvement for myself, I really liked how Ndeye's pictures turned out with a little bit of touch up, and had a difficult time to make one selection for the project. One thing that I did not do a good job with - is to bring out the golden nail polish.
Personally, I do think the young lady could consider modelling - a few friends and my wife too agreed and were effusive in their appreciation. I mean with a professional set-up and make-up with a experience photographer, I think she could do really well. What do you think?
Anyways, I did request her for possibly shooting with me again and she agreed - so am definitely looking forward to that.
Thanks a lot Ndeye for taking the time and spending the time doing these pictures. Special thanks to your friend for helping out and also for her patience. It was great making your acquaintance and look forward to shooting with you again.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
For my other pictures on this project: 100 Strangers - Round 2.
For pictures from my prior attempt at 100 Strangers: 100 Strangers - Round 1.
Adding my own little Winter wonderland to Flickr, I love it when come Winter in the northern hemisphere Flickr start to fill up with snowy white photos...they are so beautiful! Today I brought out my frozen blueberries to shoot, I was pleasantly surprised when they started to frost over as they defrosted. Unfortunately I'm a day late for the Macro Monday's fruit theme.
Today is day 3 of my 5 day B&W challenge, I was nominated by Eric. I would now like to nominate my longtime Flickr buddy Oana to post 5 B&W images, 1 pic a day for the next 5 days, and nominate a contact of her own each day to do the same.
Catch up on my 215 in 2015 journey.