This is a photo of a Roseate Spoonbill flying over its Rookery. The Roseate Spoonbills were gathering sticks for nests and establishing nesting territories! The island had many yellow Sunflowers on it, which made for some beautiful backgrounds!! Thanks for looking and we will see everyone after the Holiday weekend!

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Finally acknowledging that I can grow roses - it has taken decades! These flowers are 5" in diameter.

The western honey bee or European honey bee is the most common of the 7–12 species of honey bees worldwide. The genus name Apis is Latin for "bee", and mellifera is the Latin for "honey-bearing" or "honey carrying", referring to the species' production of honey.

Like all honey bee species, the western honey bee is eusocial, creating colonies with a single fertile female (or "queen"), many normally non-reproductive females or "workers", and a small proportion of fertile males or "drones". Individual colonies can house tens of thousands of bees. Colony activities are organized by complex communication between individuals, through both pheromones and the dance language.

The western honey bee was one of the first domesticated insects, and it is the primary species maintained by beekeepers to this day for both its honey production and pollination activities. With human assistance, the western honey bee now occupies every continent except Antarctica. Western honey bees are threatened by pests and diseases, especially the Varroa mite and colony collapse disorder. There are indications that the species is rare, if not extinct in the wild in Europe and as of 2019, the western honey bee is listed as "Extinct" on the IUCN Red List, while also acknowledging "Data Deficient". (Wikipedia)

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Foraging through the flowers for pollen.

Pinhey Dunes, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. August 2022.

- Keefer Lake, Ontario, Canada -

The Tamaracks are acknowledging the season in glorious colour now, our forests are dripping with gold. They have turned a bit later than usual - all the other trees have already dropped their leaves on the ground save for a stubborn few.

This particular Tamarack is in our backyard ... we transplanted it about 10 years ago and it is thriving in its new location. My American friends may know the tree by another name - the Eastern or Black Larch.

Sweet little float home, ( barn red ) with it's own private dock and water transportation, peacefully situated on the Mighty Fraser River

Hammond, Maple Ridge

BC

Canada

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~Christie (happies) by the River

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Lacey, Spring Cherry Blossom trees line and cover Vancouver Streets.

British Columbia

Canada

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Happy Clicks,

~Christie (happies) by the River

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Chrysanthemum "White Spider"

aka White Spider Mums

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Face Tattoo : Hexed - Marduk Warpaint (only BoM for EvoX)

available exclusive @ The Darkness Event

Neck Tattoo : Hexed - Sol Invictus (only BoM for EvoX)

мy мυѕιc "Maori All Blacks Haka"

"Haka is a ceremonial dance in Māori culture. It is often performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted or chanted accompaniment. Although popularly associated with the traditional battle preparations of male warriors, haka have been traditionally performed by both men and women and for a variety of social functions within Māori culture. Haka are performed to welcome distinguished guests, or to acknowledge great achievements, occasions, or funerals."

Explore #451 October 8, 2012 --This Black Skimmer was not only skimming for fish but cooling it's feet at the same time!! What a life!! LOL I caught this Skimmer in the early morning light on a quiet still morning!! Linda and I hope everyone had a great weekend and a safe one!!

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Kanaka (Haney)-Landing Harbour on the Mighty Fraser River

Boats frozen into place along the docks

Deepfreeze winter night:

Maple Ridge

British Columbia

Canada

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Night falls on Steveston Fishing Village

Fish boats and various other craft, moored in the harbour.

Tomorrow will bring a fresh catch.

Steveston Village

Fisherman's Wharf

Richmond. British Columbia

Canada

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A day to acknowledge the role that squirrels play in nature and the environment all over the world.

Red Squirrel / Europäisches Eichhörnchen (Sciurus vulgaris)

in the bird feeder in our garden - Frankfurt-Nordend

A day to acknowledge the role that squirrels play in nature and the environment all over the world.

And some more information about these lovely critters HERE!

"Is it really MY day?" ... "Yes it is and TGIF" ;-))

Red Squirrel / Europäische Eichhörnchen (Sciurus vulgaris) on our greengage tree just beside the terrace in our garden - Frankfurt-Nordend

Sorry, i was one day to early with this picture and corrected it!

Must acknowledge the vision and skill of the sculptor Robin Wight who made this item - and many more!

Wisteria in full bloom ( my garden )

A climbing vine in the pea family, with delicate hanging clusters of beautiful, pale bluish-lilac flowers that emit a heavenly scent. Native to North America and eastern Asia, ornamental varieties are widely grown on walls and pergolas.

Flora records indicate wisteria has been known to live up to 100 years and even older (there is a 1200 year old wisteria tree in Japan). It's long-life bestows the symbolic meaning of immortality and longevity to the wisteria.

British Columbia grown

Canada

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Have a wonderful weekend.

~Christie

The atmosphere and reflections blended well in this peaceful and calming, Pitt River scene.

Being a tidal river, I was lucky to catch this still moment.

Pitt Meadows,

British Columbia

Canada

The post, on the left side, almost appears to be double in length, due to the stillness of the water..... if you look closely, you may see where it meets the water and becomes a reflection beyond that point.

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Remnants of an old pier, the only visual remains of a once booming, Salmon canning industry.

Dating back to the turn of the century.

Washington (State)--Point Roberts

Well over a hundred years ago, this would have been a busy fishing port.

Today, we can only imagine the sights of the heavily loaded fishing vessels tied up alongside this pier, and the hardworking employees bustling the catch of the day, up and down the pier.

On the horizon you will have left USA waters and entered Canadian waters, BC Canada

On a closer look you may see the perched Seagulls

~C

Taken just prior to the Canadian/USA borders closing. We have family with a cottage in this location

Point Roberts is a pene-exclave of the United States on the southernmost tip of the Tsawwassen Peninsula, south of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The area, which had a population of 1,314 at the 2010 census, is reached by land by traveling 25 mi (40 km) through Canada. It is a census-designated place (CDP) in Whatcom County, Washington with a post office, and a ZIP Code of 98281. Direct sea and air connections with the U.S. are available across Boundary Bay.

Point Roberts was created when the United Kingdom and the United States settled the Pacific Northwest American-Canadian border dispute in the mid-19th century with the Oregon Treaty. Both parties agreed the 49th parallel would delineate both countries' territories, but they overlooked the small area that incorporates Point Roberts (south of the 49th parallel). Questions about ceding the territory to the United Kingdom and later to Canada have been raised since its creation but its status has remained unchanged.

Wikipedia

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The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude :-)

Author unknown

HBW!!

prunus mume, white japanese flowering apricot, 'Big Joe', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina

Hi everyone!! Been busy out taking photos around the State of Florida and preparing for a trip to Africa! This photo was taken last November in Bosque de Apache, New Mexico just as this Sandhill Crane began to land!! Loved the background and the amazing lighting!! On a side note, last year over 35,000 Sandhill Cranes were hunted and killed in North America, Sad!! Thanks for looking and can't wait to catch up with everyone's images!!

Kevan

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Seagulls perched on the remnants of an old pier, the only visual remains of a once booming, Salmon canning industry.

Dating back to the turn of the century.

Washington (State)--Point Roberts

Well over a hundred years ago, this would have been a busy fishing port.

Today, we can only imagine the sights of the heavily loaded fishing vessels tied up alongside this pier, and the hardworking employees bustling the catch, up and down the pier.

On the horizon you will have left USA waters and entered Canadian waters, BC Canada

~C

Point Roberts is a pene-exclave of the United States on the southernmost tip of the Tsawwassen Peninsula, south of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The area, which had a population of 1,314 at the 2010 census, is reached by land by traveling 25 mi (40 km) through Canada. It is a census-designated place (CDP) in Whatcom County, Washington with a post office, and a ZIP Code of 98281. Direct sea and air connections with the U.S. are available across Boundary Bay.

Point Roberts was created when the United Kingdom and the United States settled the Pacific Northwest American-Canadian border dispute in the mid-19th century with the Oregon Treaty. Both parties agreed the 49th parallel would delineate both countries' territories, but they overlooked the small area that incorporates Point Roberts (south of the 49th parallel). Questions about ceding the territory to the United Kingdom and later to Canada have been raised since its creation but its status has remained unchanged.

Wikipedia

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I have never leaned on anyone

I have stood strong in myself and in my being

And been growing as a human being

And why haven't I leaned on anyone, well

Because my surroundings have been like it has been from the very start

The Viking Queen was born from day one

Acknowledging the fact that I can be my own cliff has been important for me and how I have dealt with things

Being aware of that I am my own cliff is also an important thing for my own growth

We often act and do things without thinking, was this a good thing or what

You will find respect for yourself if you dwell a bit and look within and find the resources you actually have

But realizing that others 'out there' also can be a Cliff in my life is pretty awesome

Two Cliffs may become one

How cool isn't that

Staying strong is a different experience when you are more than one, I would think

I have never experienced that before

Often we don't even realize that we have Cliffs in our lives

I cherish what I have and look forward to the future cliff 'out there'

“It takes two to tango no matter what happens, good or bad you have to acknowledge your part in the relationship it’s success or failure”

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIR5XPWK3Vk

Styling & Credits

With heartfelt and genuine thanks for your kind visit. Have a wonderful and beautiful day, be well, keep your eyes open, appreciate the beauty surrounding you, enjoy creating, stay safe and laugh often! ❤️❤️❤️

February proved to be one of the coldest on record

If you look closely you may see the Canada Geese treading on a partially frozen Fraser River

Blue hour

Kanaka Landing Harbour

Maple Ridge

West Coast of British Columbia

Canada

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Steveston is a charming fishing village that is situated in Richmond BC, on the Mighty Fraser River

Canada

Definitely one of British Columbia's best kept secrets.

If you enjoy quaint fishing villages, combined with light and vibrant colours, I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to browse through my.... 'I 💖 Steveston album'

www.flickr.com/photos/120552517@N03/albums/72157677404584764

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~Christie (happiest) by the River

This image serves as a call to action, urging us to acknowledge the existence of marginalized communities and their struggle for basic necessities. It prompts reflection on the systemic issues that perpetuate poverty and the need for collective efforts to create a more equitable world. While the girl's identity remains anonymous, her indomitable spirit shines through, leaving a lasting impact on those who encounter her gaze.

OCEAN GAYLE

Owner : Mercury Launch & Tug

Tug pulling a barge full of gravel down the Pitt River

British Columbia

Canada

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHY0YxdswyY

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Stay safe

~Christie

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'Finally Acknowledging Autumn' is a macro photograph of a leaf in vertical format. It is a part of a series...

Close-up of fishing boat, in the limelight.

Moored in Steveston Fishing Village

BC Canada

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Seagulls in flight.... late sun cresting the ocean

Golden Hour sunset

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Early morning Spring Eastern Meadowlark calling. The background is a recently burned Sawgrass Prairie In Everglades National Park! Thanks for looking and I will see everyone next week!!

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Jimmy is acknowledging me from the other side of the window glass. The crazy color patterning is due to a reflection of the trees across the street. The other pattern (behind him) is something we put up as a temporary window covering.

Life is different every day... sometimes good, sometimes "bad"... we are happy, we are sad...

There will always be things and even people who will fall through the cracks... We have to acknowledge this and accept it, there is nothing we can change in the past... in order to make the cracks smaller we should let the past teach us how to see the present.

I like to use the morning to set a goal for the day... the path to achieve it is the adventure. Some paths are easy, others not so much, but in the end they should all be meaningful.

Moored in Steveston Village

Fisherman's Wharf

Richmond. British Columbia

Canada

Definitely one of British Columbia's best kept secrets.

If you enjoy quaint fishing villages, combined with light and vibrant colours, I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to browse through my.... 'I 💖 Steveston album'

www.flickr.com/photos/120552517@N03/albums/72157677404584764

I appreciate your kind words of support and would like to thank-you all, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my photography.

Stay Healthy & Happy Clicks.

~Christie (Happiest) by the River

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Cairns council created a Zhanjiang Friendship Garden at Freshwater Lakes in the Cairns Botanic Garden precinct, to celebrate the Sister Cities relationship between Cairns and the Chinese city of Zhanjiang. The Chinese-style garden, which celebrates the cultural heritage of the Cairns region, was officially opened on 21 November 2015. Situated on the banks of Freshwater Lake, within the Centenary Lakes precinct at Edge Hill, the garden incorporates traditional features in a contemporary style. It pays homage to the unique friendship that is maintained between the cities of Zhanjiang and Cairns. The entry pillars announce “arrival” and are adorned with graphic motifs of traditional cloud patters of Zhanjiang. Boulders of Chillagoe marble acknowledge the importance of rocks and mountains in Chinese garden culture.

A Moon Gate is inscribed with the words “Friendship Garden” and carved granite dogs at the entrance to the Pavilion are representative of the ancient dog sculptures unique to Zhanjiang. Designers consulted the Sister Cities Advisory Committee, the Consul-General to Mayor Wang Zhongbing, the Zhanjiang Urban Management Bureau, the Cairns and District Chinese Association and the Friends of the Botanic Gardens in preparing the brief. The style of the garden has been influenced by the designers' involvement with the Sino Australian Friendship Garden at Zhanjiang China, Cairns' Sister City – a 37ha contemporary style garden with modern Chinese elements that were in turn influenced by an existing 500 year old light house, a modern harbour bridge and an interest to fuse local Cairns cultural icons into the end result – a symbolic gesture that supported the 'friendship' between the two cities. 23211

OCEAN GAYLE

Owner : Mercury Launch & Tug

Tug pulling a barge full of gravel down the Pitt River

British Columbia

Canada

Crazy about a Mercury - HDR

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHY0YxdswyY

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Happy Easter

~Christie

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Understanding and acknowledging its existence is the pathway to Light

Remaining in Ignorance enables it

It is dark, it is ugly – it is vile

It is the devil’s playground

It is seductive

Only through shining a light on its existence . . .

Can humanity and our earth heal

Humanity is on the precipice

Let’s pray - Amen

“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!”

–Isaiah 5:20

A PRAYER TO DEFEAT THE WORK OF SATAN

O Divine Eternal Father, in union with your Divine Son and the Holy Spirit, and through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg You to destroy the Power of your greatest enemy – the evil spirits. Cast them into the deepest recesses of hell and chain them there forever!

Take possession of your Kingdom which You have created and which is rightfully yours. Heavenly Father, give us the reign of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. I repeat this prayer out of pure love for You with every beat of my heart and with every breath I take.

Amen.

Kanaka (Haney)-Landing Harbour on the Mighty Fraser River

Maple Ridge

British Columbia

Canada

As per online information - Kanaka Landing Harbour Authority is a company governing under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act

I appreciate your kindness and support and would like to thank-you all, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my artwork.

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Family acknowledging Alpha....Grey Wolves at Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Rosseau, Ontario. The wolves were surrendered from a roadside zoo in Quebec and cannot be returned to the wild.

Two fishing vessels bow to bow, nose to nose, cheek to cheek

Steveston is a charming fishing village that is situated in Richmond BC, on the Mighty Fraser River

Canada

Low in the sky, evening sun

If you enjoy quaint fishing villages, combined with light and vibrant colours, I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to browse through my.... 'I 💖 Steveston album'

I appreciate your visits & kind words of support. My thanks to you all, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my photography.

~Christie (happiest) by the River

I like how the sun lights up the keys here on the Manitoba Maple. Taken from the sidewalk.

I want to let you know that I appreciate your visit to my space here on Flickr as well as your comments and likes. Although I don't get to acknowledge them right away, rest assured I do read them all.

Lido - Italian for "beach". In Britain, a lido is a public outdoor swimming pool and surrounding facilities. On the left, behind the white building, you can see a little of the pool area of this old lido.

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Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

(Psalm 51:2-3)

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Lavenham in Suffolk is widely acknowledged as the best example of a medieval wool town in England.

In Tudor times, Lavenham was said to be the fourteenth wealthiest town in England, despite its small size. Its fine timber-framed buildings and beautiful church, built on the success of the wool trade, make it a fascinating place to explore today.

Although Lavenham goes back to Saxon times, it is best known as a medieval wool town. It was granted its market charter in 1257 and started exporting its famous blue broadcloth as far afield as Russia.

In the 14th century Edward III encouraged the English weaving industry and Lavenham began to prosper. However in the late 16th century Dutch refugees in Colchester began weaving a lighter, cheaper and more fashionable cloth and the woollen trade in Lavenham began to fail.

Most of the buildings in Lavenham today date from the 15th century, many of these were never altered due to the fall of the weaving industry. Consequently the town is still very much on the same scale as it must have been in the 15th century.

As the last light of the setting evening Sun hits the Pine Trees the lead Sandhill Crane launches to lead its family group back to its roost for the evening! This light only lasts for a very few minutes as the Pine Trees start to glow the color of the setting Sun. That day the Cranes took off at the right time and I barely had enough light to take a picture!! Thanks for looking and we will see everyone on Wednesday!! We always appreciate the time you spend looking and commenting on our images!!

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When we acknowledge that daylight is passing and sunset arrives in the truest of beauty a sense of peace overtakes us. The day was long and now we welcome a good nights rest in preparation for a new day. Gratitude and Kindness were a part of today and will be part of tomorrow’s sunrise.

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

(Psalm 51:1-3)

Power lines strung from pole to pole over the cranberry fields, running telephone and electricity into the little farm house, located on this side of the red barn.

Behind the barn a winter sunset sets the sky ablaze under the ominous looking cloud cover.

Hope you like it.

Metro Vancouver

Canadian West Coast Winter

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Happy New Year Clicks,

~Christie

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Now that is a stick!!! You wonder what the Misses is going to say about this stick as nesting material!! We were expecting the next flight back to the nest this Egret would be carrying a saw!! They are so much fun to watch during nesting, their colors change and just watching the courtship is wonderful!!

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