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

This image was taken in February of this year right after the Swallow-tailed Kites returned from their wintering grounds in South America! It is hard to believe that most have finished nesting and are now teaching the young Kites how to hunt as they begin preparations for the return trip to South American in another month!! They are one of my favorite birds!! Hope you like the image! Thank you as always for all of the favorites and comments!!

Mar & April: Photography exhibit at the J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Visitor's Center, Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel, Florida . Has Been extended until the end of July!!

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This Photo was taken earlier this year as this first year Roseate Spoonbill began to land right in front of me!! First year Spoonbills do not have the bright colors of the full adult. You can also see the black tips on the which, wish is another giveway that it is a young bird! Thanks for looking and the comments!! Kevan and Linda

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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.

I just had to use this lovely dress that just screams Jane Austen and her beloved character, Elizabeth Bennet.

My Jam

Sweet little float home appeared to be floating on cloud reflections. Painted in a barn red colour and sitting pretty with its own private dock and water transportation.

Peacefully situated on the Mighty Fraser River.

Hammond, Maple Ridge

BC

Canada

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Happy Clicks,

~Christie (happies) by the River

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Perched on a Golden Currant branch. At the same time there was a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, House Sparrows, White-crowned sparrows, American Goldfinch, and most surprising a Downy Woodpecker in or on this shrub at my home, Yakima County, Washington. IMG_4470

Thank you everyone for views, comments, faves, invites and awards. I was out of town for 5 days after I posted this so I am way behind in acknowledging comments.

Chrysanthemum "White Spider"

aka White Spider Mums

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There are always some you know in your neighborhood and others you don't know but wonder about...maybe you look for them and hope their day is going ok. Maybe you know when they like to acknowledge the outside world and make a point to sync your own timeline with their. Well, I do this with cats. In the short time that I spent in Furrydelphia, I looked for this furrball every day and he was always looking for the sun around mid day. I have a ton of photos like this where the reflections created a nuisance but I hope my fondness for this magnificent beast comes through here, and I hope this cat is still doing well!

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Six Aboriginal language groups are the traditional owners of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area:

Darug.

Gundungurra.

Wanaruah.

Wiradjuri.

Darkinjung.

Tharawal.

I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. I pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Terrace Falls are located near Lawson and Hazelbrook, small towns approximately 90 kilometers (1.5 hour drive) from Sydney.

Falls are accessible by the short 800 meter walk from the bottom of Terrace Falls Road, or from the other side, Valley Road Hazelbrook. There are now gates on both sides to

stop the dickheads that either dump cars or rip up the unsealed fire trail

The walking track starts approximately half way between these two gated. There are two entry points along the track and it just depends from which Road you access it from.

The track itself is a beautiful example of temperate rainforest with many flowering native mountain plants, fungi, birds and sunning reptiles. Don't forget to look out for the colourful freshwater crustacean, locally known as the yabbie!!!

This walk has come rather rich and lush moss and lichens, not to mention the wonderful tree ferns!

Take your time and scamper up and down rocks, stop, listen and just chill to experience a true Blue Mountains experience!!! You might even get lucky as I did and witness the majestic Lyrebird.

Terrace Falls are located near Lawson and Hazelbrook, small towns approximately 90 kilometers (1.5 hour drive) from Sydney.

Falls are accessible by the short 800 meter walk from the bottom of Terrace Falls Road, or from the other side, Valley Road Hazelbrook. There are now gates on both sides to stop the dickheads that either dump cars or rip up the unsealed fire trail.

The walking track starts approximately half way between these two gated. There are two entry points along the track and it just depends from which Road you access it from.

The track itself is a beautiful example of temperate rainforest with many flowering native mountain plants, fungi, birds and sunning reptiles. Don't forget to look out for the colourful freshwater crustacean, locally known as the yabbie!!!

This walk has come rather rich and lush moss and lichens, not to mention the wonderful tree ferns!

Take your time and scamper up and down rocks, stop, listen and just chill to experience a true Blue Mountains experience!!! You might even get lucky as I did and witness the majestic Lyrebird.

False Creek Ferries, are people movers that transport people to designated destinations along False Creek in the Heart of Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada

SPIRIT OF CY BALFRY - Built in 1998

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I appreciate your visits & kind words of support.

~Christie by the River

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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."

The Prague Castle is one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic.

Old cathedrals and churches, historic towers and gatehouses, as well as splendid royal palaces and their gardens could be observed by visitors.

The Prague Casthe is widely acknowledged by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest ancient castle in the world - it measures 570 meters in length and averages 130 meters in width.

The views over the Vltava river and the Charles Bridge are magnificent, together with the old city of Prague.

Will you just hold still for a second!! And I swear the Nuthatch would look at you and smile and would be off to the next branch about the time you achieved focus!! These guys are so hyperactive flying from trunk to trunk of trees and running up and down the trunks looking in the bark, in search of insects!! Well he had to stop sometime and just long enough to grab some nesting material!! Thanks for looking and we will see everyone on Monday!! Be safe and as always thanks for looking!!

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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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“Appreciation is the highest form of prayer,

for it acknowledges the presence of good wherever

you shine the light of your thankful thoughts.”

By: Alan Cohen

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Have a wonderful day my dear friends!!!

Birkenhead Park is a major public park located in the centre of Birkenhead, Merseyside, England. It was designed by Joseph Paxton and opened on 5 April 1847. It is generally acknowledged as the first publicly funded civic park in the world..............

A fun way to travel to and from downtown Vancouver to Granville Island.

Aqua Bus and False Creek Ferries.

Image captured by boat

False Creek

Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada

False Creek is a short inlet in the heart of Vancouver. It separates downtown from the rest of the city. It was named by George Henry Richards during his Hydrographic survey of 1856-63. George Richards named False Creek during his survey of the coast in the mid-19th century. While traveling along the south side of the Burrard Inlet, he thought he was traversing a creek; upon discovering his error, he gave the waterway its modern name. Wikipedia

Science World is located at its eastern end ( as seen in this image )

A special thanks to all my Flickr friends and visitors, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my photography.

I would also, like to extend my thanks, to all those who place my images in their beautiful galleries, or use my images for their covers.

Additionally, I am truly humbled to receive so many thoughtful and generous testimonies. I cannot express how deeply touched and honoured I am, to find such caring and beautifully written words left on my behalf.

Happy Clicks

~Christie

First Light! What a treat it was to see and photography this endangered Parrot! The last stronghold for Hyacinth Macaws is in the Brazilan Pantanal! I was lucky to see and take may photographs of this amazing species in the Wild!! Judy Lynn and Gary Malloch put together a great trip!

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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

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

~Christie (happiest) by the River

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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!

Female Mallard duck in the River

Waterfowl

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I appreciate your visits & kind words of support.

~Christie by the River

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

The intelligence of Crows is well-acknowledged. I have often observed a "murder" of crows seemingly working cooperatively. It often seems that one or more of them acts as a sentinel, loudly proclaiming when a potential danger is near (like mistakenly taking me as danger when I raise my camera). As the crow "caws" loudly, other crows nearby in the trees respond. Those on the ground feeding then take flight. Maybe I am reading too much into this observation, but it has happened often.

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

Have a wonderful weekend.

~Christie

Jilin Estates - Bamboo Location

TP: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bamboo/191/243/72

IU-Hi spring Bye

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLDH-rcYd8c

Your name that was once painful

Doesn't make me regretful anymore

I live as if I have forgotten

You're a coincidence that I want to face again

A low wind blows

In this faint hint of a season

It's not unfamiliar to me at all

My heart reaches out just in case

Spring, you must have been spring to me

Like the voice that used to call my name warmly

Maybe you're doing well

I guess this is a friendly regard

You're still pretty

Hi, hi

On the street we used to walk side by side

There is a flower that blooms out of nowhere

I was in a hurry, pretending not to notice it

But I'm suddenly thinking of it

Spring, you must have been spring to me

Like a comfortable smile shining with full cheeks glistening

Maybe you're doing well

I guess this is a friendly regard

You're still pretty

Hi, hi

So that we can meet on a different road everyday

I walk diligently

I'll be waiting like this

It feels like you're hugging me again

It's what you used to do in the past, without saying a word

In order to get along better

I guess this is a friendly goodbye

I won't not know you

I'll acknowledge you first, like this

Bye

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.

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

~Christie (happiest) by the River

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Kevan is working today so I get to pick today’s image. He took this photo on one of his adventures to the West Coast of Florida. He wanted to call this one “Reddish Egret having a blond moment”. But I told him that was not politicially correct – so you’ll have to title this one!

It always amazes us watching a Reddish Egret run across the flat, catch a fish, all of a sudden stop and look like it has no idea where it is, what it was doing or why!

Hope you all enjoy this one – they always make me smile.

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

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HBW!!

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

Steveston Village, British Columbia, Canada

Latitude: 49° 07' 23.40" N

Longitude: -123° 10' 31.80" W

Mount Baker, Washington USA - Approx. 80 km east -as seen from Steveston Canada

Mt Baker also known as Koma Kulshan or simply Kulshan, is an active glaciated andesitic stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc and the North Cascades of Washington in the United States.

Steveston is a charming, heritage 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

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

~Christie (happiest) by the River

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

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

~Christie (happiest) by the River

Although I have not yet visited Ukraine and therefore have no photos of this beautiful independent country, I want to acknowledge the tragic situation unfolding there before our horrified, distressed eyes and grieving hearts. Wishing this brave people so very much love and strength to endure and protect their country and their freedom! Celebrating the gold and blue colors of Ukraine with this photo. The gold of their wheat fields and the blue of their sky. Courage and peace to Ukraine!

And of course, I shall always celebrate the Florence I love so much, the birthplace of the Renaissance. It is a special cultural heart of Western Civilization - a civilization where respect for the freedom of the human spirit and the civil rights that protect this freedom are honored. Ukraine is fighting for the dignity and values of Western Civilization, for all of us!

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.

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

Glamping: A form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping. :)

Mini Airstream catching some evening, summer rays.

Campers on the Fraser River

BC

Canada

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I appreciate your visits & kind words of support.

Happy clicks....

~Christie by the River

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Quote: Be different, be unique .... why be a copy, when you were born an original.

As I sat and pondered my life one day, waves of sorrow and joy came my way.

Acknowledging each one that passed by, they would make me laugh, sing, or cry.

My life is very colorful, genuine, and true. My life is fulling in some ways; both old and new.

Each day is a gift on these waves. Each day I pursue what I crave.

May you all use this time given to reflect, grow, and invite beauty into your soul.

I hope you are all well and safe on these ever moving waters of life. I look forward to visiting your part of the pond.

Thank you for your support, favs and kind comments. They and you are appreciated.

Model: Jessica

*This is my second installment of my Waterhouse Remembered series.

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.

"Solidão is a Portuguese term meaning loneliness or abandonment. It is an emotion experienced by many people and can take various forms, such as emotional distance, lack of social connections, and feelings of isolation. It is important to acknowledge that solitude is a human experience and that support and help is available for those who are dealing with it. It is also important to seek connection and community with others, which can alleviate the effects of solitude."

by my dear friend Ben The Man

© Leanne Boulton, All Rights Reserved

Street photography from Glasgow, Scotland.

Previously unpublished archive shot from February 2019.

The blown out background sometimes impossible to avoid in a city grid at higher latitudes and perhaps why this shot was left in the archive so long. Enjoy.

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.

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.

Nautical scene , with very nice evening light

British Columbia, Canada

A special shout-out to all my Flickr friends and visitors, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my photography.

I appreciate your visits & kind words of support.

Happy Clicks....

~Christie by the River

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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

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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.

The sweet sorrow of the Autumn season acknowledges that decay and death are always inevitable .

~Close up shot to be uploaded soon :)

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