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The white rhinoceros, white rhino or square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is the largest extant species of rhinoceros. It has a wide mouth used for grazing and is the most social of all rhino species. The white rhinoceros consists of two subspecies: the southern white rhinoceros, with an estimated 19,682–21,077 wild-living animals in the year 2015, and the much rarer northern white rhinoceros. The northern subspecies has very few remaining individuals, with only two confirmed left in 2018 (two females: Fatu, 18 and Najin, 29), both in captivity. Sudan, the world's last known male Northern white rhinoceros, died in Kenya on 19 March 2018 at age 45.
Yes, It’s a dragonfly (Odonata)!
Most of us are aware of two types (sub orders): True Dragonflies (Anisoptera) and Damselflies (Zygoptera), however there is a third! “Anisozygoptera” (No vernacular name).
More details on the classification can be found here:
(www.mapress.com/zootaxa/2013/f/zt03703p045.pdf). (Thanks to Dr K. D. Dijkstra for the information).
There are currently only two known species of Anisozygoptera, one in Nepal and this one from Japan. They are called ‘Relics’ because Anisozygoptera is well represented in the fossil record, but has nearly died out….
Many thanks to Mr Hide Natsume and Mr. Kaz Ikeda for kindly taking me to see them! i'd have never found them without help. A great day I shall always remember.
A Female Japanese Relic (Mukashitonbo) ovipositing. Taken near Sagamihara, Tokyo, Japan on the 14th May 2017.
Where there is awareness there is hope .
When I was 17 years old my whole world was shattered because my
dear Mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. The Doctor told her
she had come just in time and that if she had waited just 6 more months
it could have been too late to help her. My Mother endured chemotherapy,
and radiotherapy. She lost her hair, self-confidence and her left breast.
It is because of this very traumatic chapter in my life that I am today a nurse
at Stavanger University Hospital, Norway.
Cancer is a heavy and huge diagnosis for a patient and their family to accept.
There are a couple of big problems, in my opinion, that largely affect many people adversely. The first, as I see it, is the small number of Prevention Campaigns there are. More of these campaigns could educate and push people to use the methods and take the time to self-check themselves routinely. In many cases patients with various types of cancer the time and experience of the treatments can be fairly easy and effective if they are diagnosed in time. Another problem area I see is that
people wait too long to seek medical attention and then they must face the trauma when it's too late. I would also like to point out that it is a misconception that men do not develop breast cancer when in fact, men are equally confronted with it. It is unclear why this subject remains somewhat "taboo" still to today.
I am representing 2 organizations with this challenge. They are Breast Cancer Prevention (www.cancer.org) and Cherries On Top (shop.cherriesontop.org/). Cherries On Top is a globally targeted fund raising organization for research support and information campaigns in all types of cancer that affects Kids, Men and Women. I would like to plan an event to benefit both of these great causes. My plan on how to make this happen would involve friends of mine that are Second Life Voice Entertainers,
DJs, Designers, Agency Owners, Bloggers, and Models. Anyone and everyone I can ask to help I would try to secure for to make charity concerts, shows and other ideas that may come to mind. If these things can save someone's life it's worth whatever it takes to make it happen.
It is bitterly cold outside, and I took few photos inside. Now I used Topcor UV 50/2 for few days and
my impression about this lens changed a bit. If lighting is good, ISO low and I do not focus on things that are closer to the edge than the centre of the image, it is sharp even wide open. At least sharp enough for bokeh or portrait photography.
I was scouting out some vantage points at Ocean beach today when I saw someone sitting very very still for long periods of time out by the water. The marine layer was kind of blah today, but the sound of the surf and the sight of the huge rocks in the distance made for a very entrancing scene, so I can understand why someone would choose to meditate in this setting.
All comments, critiques and feedback both positive and negative welcome.
Today 17 babies will die, the tragic victims of stillbirth or neonatal death. This is a statistic that is seeing no signs of decreasing, and behind each number is a family rocked to the foundations by the death of their baby.
This shocking figure, the loss of 6,500 babies every year, is something the public is not generally aware of. Most people think stillbirths don’t happen in the 21st century. Yet stillbirth in the UK is 10 times more common than cot death.
At Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, we feel this number of deaths is totally unacceptable. We have launched the Why17? campaign to raise awareness of this devastating loss and to ask the question:
“Why are 17 babies a day dying and what can be done to halt this national tragedy?”
“I just want to raise awareness of stillbirth. I had no idea that this could happen to me
1) Follow this link, fill in your details to email your MP to make them aware of the parliamentary launch of Why17? on March 4th 2009: www.why17.org/Get-Involved/Contact-your-MP.html
2) Add your name to the list of supporters (petition) : www.why17.org/Pledge-Your-Support.html
3) Make a contribution: donate online; buy a window sticker / wristband / balloon; or plan a sponsored event. More ideas here: www.why17.org/Get-Involved.html
Former PRR ALCO RS11 8654 was built in 1957 and rebuilt by Conrail as an MT4 slug and numbered 1007 before it was sold to the Winchester and Western. The slug has not seen regular use since 2014 due to a downturn in sand traffic by rail from the mine at Gore.
In the next weeks and months I'd like to use my photography to raise awareness of mental health issues, particularly experiences compounded by Covid19. This is a subject I feel very strongly about, having battled with chronic anxiety for most of my life and witnessing first hand the continued misunderstandings and misconceptions surrounding mental health, as well as the negativity. But I'd also like this to be a positive project, demonstrating how people have found ways to cope and overcome.
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On Saturdays I like to go for a meditation class at the Upper House at Hakone Gardens, a Japanese garden in Saratoga, California. The house is usually closed to the public. We were waiting for the teacher, fully aware of the surroundings.
I processed a balanced HDR photos from three RAW exposures, and carefully adjusted the curves, color balance, and perspective.
-- © Peter Thoeny, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, HDR, 3 RAW exposures, Sony A7 II, _DSC7244_5_6_hdr1bal1l
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Thieves know to beware of other thieves. "Thieves" and "gulls" are words which might as well be used interchangeably. Swallow your prize quickly or it'll get swiped. The gull frantically swallowing the fish mid-flight knows it'd be chasing the other gull if roles were reversed.
Max is hovering today. I think he knows I'm sick.
I wish he could get stuff for me. That'd be nice.. =))
Pharaoh cuttlefish
(Sepiella inermis) or Sepia pharaonis)
October is Cephalopod awareness month. October 10th is squid\cuttlefish day
-Bringing awareness to these fascinating creatures.
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Underwater photography by Shawn M Miller
Nikon D500 /nauticam housing
60.0 mm f/2.8
Light & Motion Sola 1200, 3800 and Gobe 800 wide
Sea and sea strobes
Coastal Brown Bear (Ursus arctos), last year's cub, is going to be a big bear if he makes it. Staying aware of his surroundings, like he is doing here, is essential to his survival. When he spotted a large bear taking over his mother's fishing spot, he moved on - quickly. Lake Clark National Park, Alaska.
As some of you know I had a near fatal encounter with a brain tumor in 2010. My daughter found me unconscious and called 911. I thank her every day for saving my life!
Meningioma
A usually noncancerous tumor that arises from the membranes surrounding
the brain and spinal cord.
It isn't clear what causes a meningioma. Radiation therapy, female hormones, and genetics may play a role. In most cases, the condition is noncancerous.
Symptoms may include changes in vision, headaches, hearing loss, and seizures.
A small, slow-growing meningioma that isn't causing signs or symptoms may not require treatment. When needed, treatment might involve surgery or radiation.
Brain Tumor: Symptoms and Signs
Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning.
Seizures. People may experience different types of seizures. Certain drugs can help prevent or control them. ...
Personality or memory changes.
Nausea or vomiting.
Fatigue.
Drowsiness.
Sleep problems.
Memory problems.
In support of the Inspire Foundation and to help raise funds and awareness for the prevention of suicide and improvement of mental health and well being in men, the "Man Book" was launched today. Put together by the very inspiring Mark Pollard and Gavin Heaton, the book titled The Perfect Gift for a Man – 30 Stories about Reinventing Manhood, focuses on the stories of 30 contributors on topics such as respect, fragility and loss. Although I didn't manage to write anything for the book, I was honoured to play a part through my contribution as a photographer. 2 images, destined to spend the rest of their lives on my hard drive, were given life and purpose again through use on the front cover and within the book! For more information on the book, head to http://www.theperfectgiftforaman.com.au/ or you can support the Inspire Foundation by buying an
eBook:
http://www.theperfectgiftforaman.com.au/products-page/
or a
Real life physical book!
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/915312
Please buy this perfect gift for the men in your life.
Had some classic face plant shots from this sequence which I may or may not post.
Also shot one saving the world in my super hero getup.
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As far as we can discern,the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.
Carl Gustav Jung
I met these 2 kids yesterday, just a quick shot. The glance of the girl struck me, she is so aware of herself being photographed. It made me think about the amount of self-consciousness of a child
At the bridge you can enjoy wonderful views of Cavell Lake and the surrounding mountains, and also explore a bit on a dirt trail that goes a short distance around Cavell Lake.
It was a very windy day and with that the smoke blew in again making everything hazy...and smelly in Jasper National Park, Alberta 😄
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