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Calm Harbour
That moment when you feel passion sweep over every inch of your body and desire takes over! All you can think about is that man that makes you want more, and you know you will be on your knees begging for more. ♥ You breathe a warm, moist breath when he appears before you........... then ..........
This appeared to be a mated pair. One was on a nest on the cliffs (with sandy beach below) and then the second (the one on the left) flew in and joined the first. They preened and preened, but occasionally would do this little "billing" interaction.
La Jolla, California
Jan. 8, 2024
These are what appears to be two siblings huddling together. Such gorgeous looking little characters. Little Owls were introduced to New Zealand from Germany between 1906 and 1910, with the intention that they would help control the numbers of small introduced birds, which were becoming a pest in grain and fruit crops. With the exception of one pair released in Rotorua, all were liberated in the South Island. Little owls bob up and down if startled and have an undulating flight pattern.
This gull appeared recently on the scene at Quidi Vidi Lake sporting full breeding plumage, far more advanced than our few overwintering black-headeds. Likely a recent arrival from the south.
St John's NL
The natural harbour of Abercastle, Pembrokeshire, UK. What appears to be the end of the promontory is separate from the mainland, and called Ynys Y Castell (Castle Island). As the name suggests, there is evidence of a former fortification on the island. The castle-like ruin on the mainland was actually a grain store.
Emeraude de Chivor ink: To the fleeting glance the ink appears green. But under varied light and close observation, one finds great nuance with many colors, facets, and flecks of gold present all joining together to make One (word).
Aurora L.E. - Afrika - factory Italic 18 kt nib
Leica 100mm Apo-Macro- Elmar f2.8
From the top of Greenwich, London appears as a vibrant and diverse city, a cultural and economic hub that has something to offer everyone.
Greenwich, you would have a breathtaking panoramic view of London. You would see a sprawling metropolis that blends both modern architecture and historic landmarks.
England’s capital is renowned for cold weather, warm beer and iconic tourist hotspots including some of the world’s most famous bridges.
But a lesser known bridge in Hampstead Heath, suitably know as ‘Sham Bridge’, has been making headlines for the last 200 years.
Most bridges are designed to at least bear the weight of vehicles or pedestrians crossing over them. However, this bridge located in North West London fails to meet these conventional requirements.
Found above the Thousand Pound Pond in Hampstead Heath, this bridge initially appears to be a typical structure. Yet, upon closer inspection from a different perspective, its true nature is revealed.
Given its nickname, the ‘Sham Bridge,’ this ornamental structure near Kenwood House is merely a two-dimensional feature, lacking the practicality for actual crossing.
Its origins can be traced back to the mid-18th century when it was part of the grounds owned by the first Earl of Mansfield.
While visiting my sister in Victoria, Texas April 2021 we did some touring of wineries that were close by. Along the way we stopped on the roadside when we saw a potential photo shoot. The wineries of course had their own scenic landscapes with the grape vines and the river close by. Photo Images credited to Vickie Lynne Klinkhammer of Vickielynne Photography and Designs.(VLP&Designs) Photo images may appear on wearable art or home essentials. View at www.vlpdesigns.com
Flat on my back to take this shot...
Leucojum aestivum is a perennial bulbous plant, generally 35–60 cm tall, but some forms reach 90 cm. Its leaves, which are well developed at the time of flowering, are strap-shaped, 5–20 mm wide, reaching to about the same height as the flowers. The flowering stem (scape) is hollow and has wings with translucent margins. The pendant flowers appear in late spring and are borne in umbels of usually three to five, sometimes as many as seven. The flower stalks (pedicels are of different lengths, 25–70 mm long. The flowers are about 3–4 cm in diameter and have six white tepals, each with a greenish mark just below the tip. The black seeds are 5–7 mm long.
After flowering, the fruits develop flotation chambers but remain attached to the stem. In England, it has been recorded that flooding causes the stems to break and the fruits to be carried downstream and stranded in river debris or on flood-plains. The bulbs can also be transported during heavy floods and deposited on river banks. (Wikipedia)
2 Kings 2:11 “And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.”
One week later at the same location, and it appeared the bulk of the mini-migration was done, with only a few froglets still traversing the lawn on their way to the big pond. Many were found in amongst the reeds.
They hadn't grown much in a week. Most were still only 1 cm long, though they do appear to have filled out somewhat.
Prey species may be numerous at the pond, but so were the predators. I saw a Song Sparrow fly off with a froglet, legs splayed, in it's beak; no doubt being delivered to some chicks in a nearby nest. Also, the ubiquitous, introduced and invasive bullfrog resides here.
Thankfully the managers of this place do partake in a yearly cull of the bullfrogs in a never ending attempt to keep their population down.
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Oono-game (大野亀) in the left of the photo across the water is a huge basalt rock. "Game" means "turtle".
It is a single rock of 167 m tall, which is connected to the main island. Similar rocks are found here and there along the Soto-kaifu coast.
They were formed underground from magma and appeared above the water with the uplift of Sadogashima or the island of Sado.
This appears to be a custom built bench for the Flat-Green Bowlers, many elderly, to rest their weary limbs whilst playing their matches in Wyndham Park, Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Hitchcock appears in every one of his films. This scene, almost a crime scene, seemed to be waiting for the master of suspense. Has he arrived?
Dans chacun de ses films Hitchcock apparait. Cette scène, presque de crime, semblait attendre le maître du suspens. Est-il arrivé?
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This photo appears to have been sharpened by Flickr - it is considerably sharper than the one I uploaded. I have tried again but same issue. I had the same trouble a year or so ago when some of my textured photos were not as I loaded them! Please squint and imagine it a little softer!
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Very pleased to see some Linnets appearing in the garden.
I have seen a male but so far only managed to photograph this female.
In this difficult time when nothing is as it usually is, watching the birds in the garden carrying on their normal lives is a huge boost.
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Wikipedia: The purple roller is the largest of the rollers, growing to a length of 35 to 40 cm (14 to 16 in). Adults weigh from 145 to 200 g (5.1 to 7.1 oz) with an average weight of 168 g (5.9 oz).[6] From a distance it appears a dull brownish bird with a white stripe over the eye, a patch of white on the nape and a dark tail. Northern populations tend to have a rufus crown while southern populations have a more olive-green crown. The underparts are purplish-pink streaked with white. The wings are long and rounded while the tail is square-cut.
A photo of the blossom appearing in a tree with a blurred background.
Taken in Cheslyn gardens in Watford.
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It appears that this Snowy Egret is admiring his reflection in a pool of water at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah.
During the breeding season, adult Snowy Egrets develop long, wispy feathers on their backs, necks, and heads. In 1886 these plumes were valued at $32 per ounce, which was twice the price of gold at the time.(CornellLab)
This was such a cool place
A huge dam appeared when we came around the corner, so we drove up and saw this, sigh
This is up at 1000 meter above sea level
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Definitely not as frosty as yesterday's Finch, but I think the pose tells the story here with it's puffed up look, and how it's head appears to be sunken into the feathers of it's chest. I am sure it is doing what it can to conserve it's body heat.
The warm weather has arrived here. Last night the temperature soared about 12 degrees in an hour or two. It was like a switch was turned on. Along with that warming we got just a bit of freezing rain which I am not thrilled about, but it is nice to see the temperature moderate as it as.
I think the next time I see this dove it will have a completely different pose for me.
I didn't plan this but it appears these three captures kind of line up well together.
Kings Park, Long Island, New York
Myscelia cyaniris, the blue wave, blue-banded purplewing, tropical blue wave, whitened bluewing, or royal blue, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae.
The length of the forewings reaches about 34–36 mm (1.3–1.4 in). The dorsal sides of the upper wings are bright blue with white transversal bands and white spots. The sapphire blue of the upper wings may appear black or neon blue depending on how the light is reflected. The undersides of the hindwings have a cryptic coloration, as they are mottled with different shades of color, varying from gray to brown, while the under sides of the forewings are black with white patches. The larvae feed on Dalechampia triphylla and Adelia triloba (family Euphorbiaceae). Adults usually feed on rotting fruit and animal dung.
It is found in Central America and northern South America, from Mexico to Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru.
It is found from sea level to 700 m (2,300 ft) on the Atlantic slopes and is associated with rainforest habitats.
Los Angeles. California.
Although it appears that Conrail C630 6769 is in a scrap yard environment, the big Alco still has life, and is on a servicing track at the engine terminal in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
It has been raining A LOT this year !! But, still, some lovely sunshine appears some times, giving me a strong will to sort in the garden, and take some pictures of the tiny enchanting Spring new comers, and ……their friends…
(This lovely one is a Hamamelis Arnold's Promise )
'Squeakers' appears to be the correct name of young of Wild boar when they are 10 months or younger, and I guess these two are.
By the way, in the left-hand corner you can see the leg and tail of an adult Wild boar, which shows how small the young are! [Explored on 11/11/2023, #97]
Not what it appears to be - a calm spring night under the stars as seen from a backroad along California's Highway 395, which runs along the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada. Rather, the winds were howling like I'd never experienced. My friend and I had planned several nights devoted to dark starry skies. This was our first night out and we had picked this location earlier in the day. So in the wind, we placed a couple of small LED panels and started working on composition. The wind was so strong, it blew everything over, including my camera. No prob - it's a Canon, right? To my horror, the lens and the camera were laying separately in a soft sand. Worse - the lens mount was on the camera, so the lens was history. I recovered, put the pieces in a baggie, and used my 14mm for a few pics before we packed it up. So … I had to spend the rest of the trip without my starry night workhorse 16-35 f2.8. I did manage a few more nights of shooting and Canon service actually put my lens back together for a small fee. And of course, I now own sandbags.
Actually, I love our Milky Way in the Spring - it's low and flat and horizontal as it comes into view in the wee hours of the morning. THAT part I don't like - getting up at 2 or 3 am to get my pic. As the months move on, the MW rises earlier (like before midnight), so we can see it as soon as it gets dark - by September or so, it's much more vertical when it is dark enough to see, and quickly rises virtually too high in the sky to make dramatic starry landscapes.
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Whilst hiding in the hedgerow yesterday morning looking out for hares, we noticed a Fallow Buck in the distance. We managed to creep closer along the hedgerow and then this beautiful stag appeared out of the woods. He stayed for a few seconds and then they disappeared back into the woods.
After appearing in the 1974 James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun, Khao Phing Kan and sometimes Ko Ta Pu became widely referred to as James Bond Island, especially in tourist guides, and their original names are rarely used by locals.
Is James Bond Island worth it? One harsh truth is that you’re only going to be at Koh Khao Phing Kan (the “real” name of the island) for an hour at most. You’ll have time to admire the island from sea level or to walk up to a viewing platform, but probably not for both.
The island's iconic limestone towers and caves are even more impressive in person, rising dramatically from the emerald-green waters of Phang Nga Bay. The boat ride to the island is scenic, offering stunning views of the surrounding seascape.
Once on the island, I explored the small beaches and marveled at the unique rock formations. The spot where "The Man with the Golden Gun" was filmed is a must-see for any movie fan. While it can get crowded with tourists, the natural beauty and unique landscape make it worth the visit.
Overall, James Bond Island is a spectacular destination that lives up to its fame. It's a perfect blend of natural wonder and cinematic history.
Kaiser appears to have body dysmorphia and thinks that he will be able to fit in something this small - lol.
I had my CT scan last Monday and am still awaiting the results. It was no fun at all not eating for 48 hours. I would love to say I dropped a few pounds but, like Kaiser, I remain well padded. Another raining weekend ahead so I will be surprised if we get out
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Eastern Phoebe at Kleb Woods Nature Preserve near Tomball Texas
Galveston State Park
The Eastern Phoebe is a plump songbird with a medium-length tail. It appears large-headed for a bird of its size. The head often appears flat on top, but phoebes sometimes raise the feathers up into a peak. Like most small flycatchers, they have short, thin bills used for catching insects.
EN: The photographer was completely surprised when the last Re 4/4 II in "Swiss-Express livery" appeared in front of train 915 on the morning of 28.03.2021. According to plan, a normal red Re 4/4 II would have been assigned, but apparently there was a change.
The locomotives in this livery, along with matching type EW III carriages, were to herald a change in Swiss long-distance traffic in the 1970s. The Swiss Express was the SBB's showpiece train at the time, serving the SBB's most important transport axis, the Geneva-Lausanne-Bern-Zurich-St. Gallen route. Unfortunately, not much remains of that time and only 2 locomotives still exist in this colour scheme. Due to its advanced age, however, only locomotive 11109 is still used as scheduled, 11108 meanwhile leads a survival with overrun and towing trips. It is not known how long these two unique locomotives will continue to exist, but the time of the Re 4/4 II has definitely also passed.
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DE: Völlig überrascht war der Fotograf als am Morgen des 28.03.2021 die letzte Re 4/4 II in "Swiss-Express-Lackierung" vor dem Zug 915 auftauchte. Planmässig wäre eine normale rote Re 4/4 II eingeteilt gewesen, doch anscheinend gab es eine Änderung.
Die Loks in dieser Farbgebung sowie passende Wagen des Typs EW III sollte in den 70er Jahren eine Wende im Schweizer Fernverkehr einläuten. Der Swiss Express war damals der Paradezug der SBB, er bediente die wichtigste Verkehrsachse der SBB, die Strecke Genf–Lausanne–Bern–Zürich–St. Gallen. Leider ist von dieser Zeit nicht mehr viel übrig geblieben und es existieren nur noch 2 Loks in dieser Farbgebung. Aufgrund ihres fortgeschrittenen Alters wird aber planmässig nur noch die Lok 11109 eingesetzt, 11108 führt mittlerweile ein Überleben mit Überfuhr- und Abschleppfahrten. Wie lange die beiden Unikate noch existieren ist nicht bekannt, doch die Zeit der Re 4/4 II ist definitiv auch abgelaufen.