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We are experiencing a particularly hot summer this year. No wonder this Elkhorn Fern's outer fronds are dried and discolored.
Elkhorn ferns (also called Staghorn ferns) are ‘epiphyte’, meaning that they grow on tree branches and trunks naturally. They can grow fairly large, although they require at least 10 years to achieve their maximum size.
These plants make two types of fronds. The shield, or sterile fronds, wrap around the tree or rock on which the plant is growing. These shields usually form a basket which collects debris, providing a medium for root growth, and aiding in moisture collection and retention. The fertile, or normal fronds, grow out from the bud, and the spores are borne on these. Some species make fertile fronds much like the antler of a deer. Others are nearly round, or wedge shaped.
RKO_3803. How extraordinary is it to watch these beautiful and colorful little birds doing their diving act!
This male Common Kingfisher achieved its goal and had a wonderful, though relatively small, meal!
It was a challenge (and objective) to get some nice shots of the diving Kingfisher and I guess I too achieved my objectives.
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I have so much more to achieve in life and some things will be stretching and challenging !! I am going to believe with God's help I will fly and achieve my dreams !!
Explore 15th Sept 2008
Don't limit yourself.
Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do.
You can go as far as your mind lets you.
What you believe, remember, you can achieve.
~ Mary Kay Ash ~
No I'm not an elephant... ☺
but this is Based on THIS PICTURE
Taken on the beautiful Elvion
This image of the center of a chicory flower reminded me of some of the graphics I've seen of a nuclear fusion reactor, like this one:
www.nationalgeographic.com/content/dam/news/photos/000/60...
... cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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MY Anthurium Bicolor
A photo of a coneflower isolated and processed as an illustration and placed on a colorful musical collage as a background. Happy Slider Sunday!
Developed with Darktable 3.6.0. Additional post-processing achieved with GIMP and Photoshop.
Quechee, VT
10-15-2019
Photographed from the covered bridge over the river right as the three balloons from Quechee Balloon Rides begin their ascent.
Ten years ago I saw them jump ditches for the first time in the Eempolders, I couldn't believe my eyes, but I was able to take a picture of it that you can see here (www.flickr.com/photos/115540984@N02/17051018457/in/album-...). I wasn't completely satisfied with the quality, my camera at the time couldn't do much better either, but since then I have made several failed attempts to achieve a better result.
Until about 4 weeks ago in the same Eempolders I saw a bunch of hormone-addled hares running after each other very close by. As everyone probably knows, you are a bit less careful under the influence of such aphrodisiacs, and you forget to look around you. So several ditches were jumped, and unfortunately I missed all the opportunities (I thought) because too far, wrong light, too late etc. etc.
But eventually one hare came strolling back and then I was in the right place, camera ready.
And when you see them jump you have to laugh. They are like springs, from a standing position they effortlessly jump over a ditch of about 4 meters wide. At a comparable size, Armand Duplantis would pale if a hare were allowed to participate. From a standing position over the obstacle, without a pole, and effortlessly jumping 8 meters high. Bob Beamon would not even put on his shoes anymore. If a hare participates, it jumps at full speed over the sand pit and probably ends up in the water pit of the steeple chase.
The title might be a little bit strange, but older people might know what I am referring to.
One of my railfan goals after moving to northwestern Indiana in October of 2022 was to shoot an NS grain train passing the 1920's era coal tower at Michigan City. In January this year I was able to mark that item off the list. It was gloomy, but there was enough light to get a good chase of about 30 miles in.
A Northern Harrier cruising across the grasslands with a look of determination on her face. This is another image taken on a recent outing for Northern Harriers in Central, NJ. I have yet to capture a good image of a grey ghost, and I hope to achieve that goal this winter season. View large for best details.
The weekend is here! Thanks for stopping by~!
It is surprising what one can do with a pancake lens. It is designed as an all-rounder and that means that compromises have been made. And yet, one can get close to the object and even at its widest aperture will achieve good focus. This image has been slightly cropped though. Dandelions in spring.
The use of negative space can have a powerful effect on an image and this is what I have tried to achieve here. I hope that you like it and I wish you all well and thank-you so much for your input and support. Have a great week-end my friends.
This, too, is from the Dahlia Garden, located close to the Rose Garden in the Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington. You can see how big and vibrant this one is...couldn't keep from taking a few pics! Hope you all enjoy!
Dahlia Garden
Point Defiance Park
Tacoma, Washington
090223
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This photograph has achieved the following highest awards:
Rainbow of Nature, 78 Total Awards
Rainbow of Nature, Hall of Fame (9)
Same hill as below a couple of months on, minus the geese. There was a field of ostriches behind me, maybe I should have photoshopped some of them onto the brow of the hill :-)
The incredible heights achieved by California Coastal Redwoods requires nourishment by the marine fog.
Freshwater Lagoon, Humboldt Lagoons State Park, Redwood National and State Parks, California
Four-image panoramic stitch.
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Friday's Food for Thought (Late edition)
It is amazing how life is like a video game. After you complete a major task in life you learn there is a larger and greater task waiting for you to conquer. Life has a way to push you beyond your limits to places you never thought you'd achieved. When trials hit aways remember it is preparing you to go beyond you limits.
Side note: Sorry for the late post. It has been a long day. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.
Thanks JayEads for the leaves.
CP 7018 and UP 6310 guide Canadian Pacific train 286 South passed all the Milwaukee artifacts at Rondout Tower. Two heritage units from different era's.
Rondout, IL
2020.08.15
I have been carrying this vintage tin of expensive perfume and body powder. It’s quite old, if anyone has any idea of how old it is please let me know. Info: Richard Alexander Hudnut (June 2, 1855 – October 30, 1928)[1] was an American businessman recognized as the first American to achieve international success in cosmetics manufacturing.[2] The company once maintained separate US and European headquarters on Fifth Avenue in New York City and on the Rue de la Paix in Paris, respectively.
Richard Hudnut
Richard Hudnut 001.jpg
Born
June 2, 1855
Died
October 30, 1928 (aged 73)
Juan-les-Pins, France
Occupation
Cosmetologist, perfumer, pharmacist
Known for
Cosmetics and perfumes
Spouse(s)
Evelyn Isabell Beals
Winifred Kimball
Although his fortune had been built around cosmetics and beauty products, he preferred to be known as a "perfumer".
Sunrise at he Cob in Lyme Regis. This is about an hours drive from my house and this is the first time I have made the trip with my camera.
Cracking colours in the sky on this morning with just the right amount of cloud cover. I was fighting for position with other photographers but I think I achieved a composition I was happy with in the end.
On one of our outtings earlier this year, Jannie was encouraged to "go find a stick" in the nearby woods. This is what he found...
Taken in April 2007.
The bridge was designed by Chris Wilkinson of the architectural practice of Wilkinson Eyre. They describe the Arch as follows: "The design achieves visual complexity from geometric simplicity. The 25m high arch is parabolic in form, its trapezoidal section tapering in opposite directions in both plan and elevation. Two sets of cable stays are arranged to interlock and overlap, fanning out in opposite directions to create a set of planes which twist and change as the driver passes below."
The construction of the bridge formed part of the regeneration of the Hulme district of Manchester, both by re-establishing the former route of Stretford Road, which had been cut into two halves by the construction of Princess Road in 1969, and by providing a local landmark. It was opened on 10 May 1997 by Alex Ferguson.
When I look at this image and see the hardness in it, I think of how grateful we have to be to have health, to have people who love us, family, friends, work ... this man sitting alone with no one around and beside of a church ... how ironic right? I wanted this minimalist image to give more meaning if possible to our life, to raise awareness and be grateful for every moment we have here ... on this little blue planet ...
Please don't feel compelled to comment!
If you read this I will already feel very satisfied and grateful ... I will have achieved something good today!
Have a great day today and may your dreams come true!
Free Group Gifts @ B L A I S E, a set of new gorgeous heels as the latest group gift for member of Tooty Fruity, and free lipstick @ Ramilla. #fabfree #sl #secondlife
Please check the FabFree blog on WordPress for details and LMs. Links to my FabFree blog posts are included in my "about me" on Flickr.
xx
-Caroline ❤
Credits
ress – Tooty Fruity Dress – Mila (Available @ The Darkness July 5th – 28th)
Heels – Tooty Fruity Heels - Chloe - July Group Gift (Group Gift/ Group Costs 49L to Join)
Earrings – B L A I S E Pentagram Heart Earrings (Free Group Gift/ Group is Free to Join)
Armband – B L A I S E Serpent Armlet (Free Group Gift/ Group is Free to Join)
Body
Hair – TRUTH Bunny – Essentials
Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Lilly 3.1
Skin – 7 Deadly S[K]ins Jadi Bom Skin – Caramel
Eyes– NinaX Ivy Eyes (Free FabFree Group Gift/Group is Free to Join) Previously blogged here.
Eyeshadow – IDTTY Love Hard Collection (Free) Previously blogged here.
Lipstick – Ramilla Alvie Lipgloss Collection (Free FabFree Group Gift/ Group is Free to Join)
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Thank You Joy For the Photo!
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Mom's fave song "greatest love o all" ehehehe...i love the song so much coz the message of it is soo true!!...yeey the most precious treasure our parents can ever keep is us...the children of them lols....so guys make your parents proud..and God...Have a bless Week Guys!
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Original photo by Joy Reyes
PostProcess by Me
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The Greatest Love Of All By: Whitney Houston
I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
Everybody's searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
I never found anyone who fulfilled my needs
A lonely place to be
And so I learned to depend on me
I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed at least I live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all inside of me
The greatest love of all is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself, it is the greatest love of all
I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed at least I live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all inside of me
The greatest love of all is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself, it is the greatest love of all
And if by chance that special place
That you've been dreaming of
Leads you to a lonely place
Find your strength in love
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Achieving the first draft of the human genome took more than a decade. Currently, your genome can be read in just one day.
What is it useful for us? Well, among other things, it allows us to study which genes develop cancer or rare diseases and look for specific therapies. Assess how a therapy will go, that is, individualize the treatments. Also non-invasive prenatal studies. Like everything, it will have other less ethical applications, but that is the struggle of human beings in the face of advances: Achieving a balance with nature with them.
The style card and credits here
[ VENDETTA]- MAGNUS FACE SKIN IN MAIN STORE
*Birth* 'Energy' Eye Effects &Glimmer Eyes @ The Men's Department
ERSCH - Cupid Briefs @ in main store
ERSCH - Matis Top (solids)@ in main store
Exile:: COLTON @ in main store
EXCY - Xoid Glasses @ in main store
Zibska [L'Homme Gift 2023] ~ Alaire Set
Zibska for Seraphim Outlet 19 - 27 Oct 2023 ~ Bianca Deux
Zibska [Group Gift] ~ Finn @ GROUP GIFT
[TNK] CROSS SEPTUM PIERCING - FATPACK @ new store release
KOKOS- HAIRBASE SAM-EVOX @ GROUP GIFT
Serendipity: greer... (5m) pose
Your DNA - Shaking The Body Backdrops - The Bearded Guy @GROUP GIFT
+ABYSSAL+ CYBERPUNK - TINT ME! - LelEvoX BOM @GROUP GIFT
Afterparty - Clapperclaw [Legacy Male] NEON
I wonder how people think the World's biggest problems will be solved if we can't get people to stop littering.
It's quite easy. Don't drop litter. Yet it cannot be achieved.
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Copyright infringement is theft.
Taken with ProCamera on iPhone 5
Edited on an iPad 4 with ScratchCam textures overlaid using Photoshop Touch. Drawing by me.
Some people have asked me how I achieve these effects, such as above, on my iphone so I have created a website www.iphoneographycentral.com on which myself and many of the world's leading iphoneographers share our work flows via step-by-step tutorials. If you are interested in learning more about taking and editing photographs on your mobile phone using the many apps available, please visit www.iphoneographycentral.com.
Marriage is not about compatibility, companionship or extracting happiness. It is an opportunity to achieve a union that will open up a greater opportunity - Sadhguru
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One of my birthday presents from December was a small film scanner so I have been revisiting old shots I made in high school but never bothered to print as it wasn't required by an assignment or the yearbook (or I was too cheap to pay for paper and the chemicals). So have been finding some fun memories.
Here was our cat, Chester, peering through the chair at the desk dad had built. Magazines, books, and a cassette player (that I would use to make mix tapes with and record songs from the radio). Not quite sure how this look was achieved but it sure seems to be some sort of double exposure.
And one you don't really want to see during the hike itself... Lucky today!
Alberta has been suffering a heat wave, and so we had to be a bit more cautious on this weekend's mountain adventure. We set out to summit one of the highest peaks in the Kananaskis area, and achieved that. But it was a tough scramble, and so we had to wear rock helmets over our sun-protecting brimmed hats - quite a fashion statement...
SSC - White
Achieved very quickly this week! The idea came to me almost instantaneously. This is a white Solanum, from my garden where it is climbing up a trellis and it has been in flower for a long time. I believe it is related to the potato family. I have simply presented it on a blank canvas.
Sitting on the window-sill and enjoying the low afternoon sun. Illuminated and in sharp focus is the "good" eye, the one I use for photography. The other one plays second fiddle. However, none of them was really involved in taking this self-portrait. It was the artificial eye of the camera in connection with a clever algorithm (automatic eye recognition) that kicked in when I pressed the shutter release (via a long cable). This is one of the situations where camera technology enables me to do things with ease that, if done manually, would have been quite difficult to achieve.
... achieve your own goals.
Your journey is your own and unique.
Roy T. Bennett
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Edited slightly in Topaz Studio
Texture with thanks to Lenabem Anna
www.flickr.com/photos/lenabem-anna/7996617815/in/album-72...
There is no AI in this image
Handheld ICM single shot, still working on what impressionist feel I can achieve in camera, no blur/shake is added in the editing all done in camera.
Now for something completely different. There are 3 ways to achieve vortex star trails though all require some sort of composite because otherwise the foreground is distorted.
1) In camera, yes it can be done. This requires that you build a device attached to a motor and gears to grab the zoom ring and make tiny changes to the zoom through a sequence of star field shots. Nobody sells such a device so only DIY. For me, no way, my mechanical abilities are zilch.
2) Take a sequence of star trail images over an hour or two and then in software shrink the image as each layer is added to duplicate the in camera zooming using either Photoshop actions or a script.
3) Take one image of a star field and again use software to duplicate and shrink to get the effect. For this image I went for number 3 using a Photoshop Script which can be downloaded free from liketheocean.com/night-photography/scripts-to-make-your-s...
To get my star field I used a single image taken for a standard star trails shot in nearby Arundel a few years ago. As there were not enough stars for the best effect I used copy of selections to a new image and cloning to get a denser star field and leave out the foreground. The script was run after selecting vortex. The foreground was taken in Lanzarote on a coach tour round the National Park where no other vehicles are allowed. The area shown in the image is appropriately enough called Tranquillity valley. The foreground was layered onto the star trails and combined using a layer mask and brush and a selection for precision
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