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There couldn't have been more than about two minutes from the time I approached this fence until I walked away. Perhaps a reflection on my increasingly short attention span. Or maybe my internal guidance system telling me that I already had the definitive shot and there was no point hanging out here. I get that quote often while out shooting. An inner voice seems to tell me when I'm done. Sometimes it's so clear and distinct that it feels external, not of my own mind. No matter; I always heed it. Anyway, back in the moment, I immediately reacted to the shadows cast by the pickets. They seemed to lengthen the pickets in a way that restored their full height, as if to account for the lower portions that were buried in the deep snow. I also loved the dichotomy of the quintessential white picket fence transformed into something ominous, almost cage-like. Not to mention another bright, sunny winter day turned into a film noir abstraction.
Saguaro cactus seem to stand in glorious attention in their environment and view distant wonders. This photo was taken from the Sunrise Trail in the Scottsdale McDowell Mountain Preserve. In the distance are the Mazatzal Mountains in the Tonto National Forest with Four Peaks seen on the right side. Brown's Peak at 7,659 feet is the tallest and is at the left of the four. And, yes that is some snow can be seen on the peaks.
An old photo taken with a Nikon D200
1/160 sec at f/11 ISO200
42 mm effective focal length
March 13, 2009
I noticed this Northern parula in the Maple tree among the tree's samaras. It is a first for me and the yard so long as I know. The Cornell Labs says they are in this area and in breeding plumage. It took some research before I found the ID.
I’m finding it hard to get the tree out of my mind, the tree, our tree. It’s one of those horrible WHY moments in my life that have stunned me, John Lennon’s assassination, the twin towers, Brexit and now our tree. I keep saying our tree because it was our tree, not Robin Hoods tree, our tree, it’s a place on the map it was the most beautiful icon of the North East. I viewed many beautiful photos yesterday and read the words, shock, disbelief and memories, some said simply “no words” which is understandable, although I need to share my words or they just rattle about in me. I’ve taken many a photo of the tree and I always intend to go and get that special sunrise, backed by the Aurora, arcing with the milky way or a snowy day with ice hanging from it’s branches. It’s never to be now. However I can’t stop thinking am I and photographers like me are partly to blame for this tragedy, forever posting photos on social media making the tree more famous, more attention. If it never had this cult notoriety maybe it would still be happily standing today watching the many pilgrims walking the wall, maybe the mindless moron who ended its days would have been oblivious of its existence, maybe. Too many questions, too many thoughts which time will bury but not really heal. Anyway here is my last goodbye star tree.
One of 4 male Polar Bears at "project Polar", Yorkshire Wildlife Park, standing upright to look for his friends in a nearby enclosure. There are several large enclosures with lakes for swimming and though the bears normally get on well enough, this one had been temporarily separated, apparently as it was getting a bit aggressive, due to it being breeding season.
We didn't realise there there are now another 4 Polar Bears there now (a mother and 3 cubs) in a separate enclosure, some distance away.
www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/things-to-do/animals/polar-...
Marking on a square in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Achtung Zugverkehr !
Markierung auf einem Platz in Santa Cruz de Teneriffa.
Eastwoods Park - Iowa
Walking the local park area looking for anything unusual or unique. I know, not many of us have seen a dandelion in full bloom!
Yes, of course I'm kidding, but for some reason this one caught my attention!
Copyright 2024
A few of the male red deer are checking out a dog walker. Was hoping for a little more snow of the grass at Studley Royal but then, it probably would have been more difficult to drive there!
Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah is a part of the architectural complex located round well-known Lyabi-Hauz in Bukhara. The madrasah building, as well as khanaka nearby, were named after vizier Nadir by whose order they were constructed. Vizier Nadir served at a court yard of one the strongest and powerful representatives of Ashtarkhanid dynasty Imamkuli-khan, who ruled in Bukhara in 1611-1642. The board of Imamkuli-khan was one of the most stable and relatively peaceful for the whole history of Ashtarkhanids in Bukhara. It was time when governors paid attention not only to constant wars, but also to town-planning.
Lined up like good soldiers, a small part of the Minnesota Commercial fleet pokes out of the roundhouse on April 29, 2016.
Taken on railroad property with permission.
© Eric T. Hendrickson 2016 All Rights Reserved
This is Mt. Baker done in the style of Ansel Adams. I found an excellent Lightroom tutorial that is really worth watching. Its like magic!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YquFtGZk4-c&list=PLmXfFxjdp3C...
French Fries? Yes! Watch the video!
"Los perros nos miran como sus dioses, los caballos como sus iguales, pero los gatos nos miran como sus súbditos."
I quite literally stumbled across these young Trumpeter Swans - I was looking at something further along the beach, when I came around a bush to see them right in front of me! They (and their parents) weren't troubled at all - but after taking a couple of quick shots I backed away....
Just goes to show - always pay attention to your surroundings - you never know what you might stumble across!
Manchmal sind es die kleinen Dinge, die unsere Aufmerksamkeit wecken.
Sometimes it's the little things that catch our attention.
Attention...
Male Sibirian Tiger - with beautiful impressive eyes...
His wife you´ll find here: www.flickr.com/photos/97442592@N07/14252606767/
And they have a beautiful male youngster. Have a look:
Pams Work
paying attention to the present moment in an accepting, nonjudgmental way
Come in to bed
Switch off the lights
Close your eyes, sleep tonight
Think of all the things we did today You touch me then, we fall apart
I lose control, the hardest part
I wish there it could be another way Losing, i'm losing
I'm losing my mind
Ruining, i'm ruining
You're ruining my mind
You cut me deep like broken glass
I wonder when this time will pass
Or will i fall asunder everyday Sitting here beside the fire
The flames they grow just like desire
Will i fall asunder everyday
Losing, i'm losing
I'm losing my mind
Ruining, i'm ruining
You're ruining my mind
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