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allow nature's peace to flow into you . . . by ѕнer 'n' lenѕ a la ғly ❖ ƊƦคƓ๏ƝŦlץƊгєคɱʂ88

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Cloud surfing by Henk de Boer

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Only allowed when there is visual contact with the ground.

Left hand stick....right hand camera :-)

Snow Coat by Bill Bowman

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The first wave of the storm arrived in the wee hours of the morning with thunder, snow squalls, and continued high winds. The snow covered all except the steepest rock faces and the areas protected by the overhang of White Rim Sandstone. A layer of ice coated many of the rock surfaces as the snow melted initially and then froze. A brief respite in the storm with a few breaks in the clouds after sunrise allowed a view toward the Maze District of Canyonlands NP, including Ekker Butte in the center of the frame.

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. . . as sunshine flows into trees - John Muir

Panoramic Raouche Rock, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Super-spreader by David Brown

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Despite the parachute structure of the individual Dandelion seeds being largely made up of empty space, it is believed their design creates a ring-shaped air bubble ("separated vortex ring") which slows their descent to the ground and allows them to spread further afield (and into my garden as an unfortunate consequence). It is thought their design is up to four times more efficient that a conventional parachute.

Vaal River, South Africa by Paul Saad

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Bayon Temple, Angkor, Cambodia-23a by Yasu Torigoe

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The tower is blocking the direct sunlight allowing viewing the light through the clouds.

The Bayon is a richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century as the state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the center of Jayavarman's capital, Angkor Thom. Following Jayavarman's death, it was modified and augmented by later Hindu and Theravada Buddhist kings in accordance with their own religious preferences.

The Bayon's most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and smiling stone faces on the many towers which jut out from the upper terrace and cluster around its central peak. The temple has two sets of bas-reliefs, which present a combination of mythological, historical, and mundane scenes. The main conservatory body, the Japanese Government Team for the Safeguarding of Angkor (the JSA) has described the temple as "the most striking expression of the baroque style" of Khmer architecture, as contrasted with the classical style of Angkor Wat. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayon)

night light.... by s@ssyl@ssy

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My first shot taken in my new shed =D

...of course it should be a window !!

HWW

It ain't the neighbours chicken coop no more!!

....a new lease on life :)

It's so much fun putting my own stamp on it, can't wait to do more.

40:52 “Take a picture at night – however, added flash or long exposures are not allowed – use solely available light, whether artificial or natural.

Spakenburg - Shipyard by Jan van der Wolf

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Bunschoten-Spakenburg is a medieval town first named in 1294 and received it's city rights by the Bishop of Utrecht in 1383. Because of these rights the citizens were allowed to build an earthen wall around the town. The fortifications didn't last long however because a part of the town was destroyed in 1427 in a war between two rival Bishops and the wall was never rebuilt. It was originally a very important fishing villiage since it was part of a wide, open valley of the river Eem. Their main catch was paling, which is still a favorite of the Dutch today.

A century after Bunschoten was first mentioned, the settlement of Spakenburg developed. Originally the two towns were separated by a river inlet but much has happened in their history to change the lay of the land. Because of the location on the coast of what was then the Zuiderzee (a shallow bay on the Northsea), many floods inundated the area which caused the towns to become isolated.

So dikes were built to hold back the sea and stay the floods, this also caused new land to be created behind the dikes, this land (polder in Dutch) was often below sealevel and needed drainage and pumps to remain dry even if the dikes held, a big disadvantage of the dikes was that it limited access to the sea.

In the early 1900's the prosperous fishing harbor boasted over 200 ships but the closing of the "Zuiderzee" after the floods 1916 and further reclaiming of land after that period brought an end to that. No commercial fishing is now done from this area but heritage wooden vessels are still being built and repaired here.

Coyote by Helmer Nielsen

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A healthy looking coyote makes a brief appearance allowing a couple of quick distant shots before darting off into the brush.

Nikkor 80-400, f/7.1, 400mm, 1/640, iso180

Thank you for viewing

No Men Allowed by Diamond Brooke

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Suspended life by Victor Santos

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The palafitic pier of Carrasqueira is a masterpiece of popular architecture. Erected in the 50s and 60s, it is unique in Europe and is built on irregularly fragile wooden posts, apparently fragile, that serve as a dock for fishing boats. This structure allows fishermen access to boats, even during low tide. Carrasqueira, Setúbal - Portugal.

geevee by Jadey Boo

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model geevee29

thank you for allowing me to take this

Cassin's Kingbird Tosses Brunch 8526 by Jan Maguire

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What a joyful experience this bird allowed me, while it hung out on this snag and made a number of dashes after bugs. Interestingly, I had a similar experience almost 3 years ago within yards of this shoot, when I had just invested in the big glass. Some of you may know I swapped out that glass in 2019, along with most of the remaining gear by that manufacturer. That subsequent ridiculous investment may not be for everyone, but I'm an old lady and I need all the help I can get. I've never looked back; I know I get a better yield and less missed opportunities. From the new rolling blind, btw.

SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL PART I by Lori Matthews

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Please allow me to introduce myself

I'm a man of wealth and taste

I've been around for a long, long year

Stole many a man's soul and faith

And I was 'round when Jesus Christ

Had his moment of doubt and pain

Made damn sure that Pilate

Washed his hands and sealed his fate

Pleased to meet you

Hope you guess my name

But what's puzzling you

Is the nature of my game

- Rolling Stones

Olga and Tulips.......! by Connie Lemperle

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Link to Cincinnati Zoo..............Snow Leopard named Olga

www.cincinnatizoo.org/

Also a new group to join for anyone who has Ohio Zoo pictures!

Also check out Zoos Around the World group!

www.flickr.com/groups/zoos_around_the_world/

Happy Mothers Day to all the wonderful mothers around the world! Have a great weekend everyone!

DSC5328 Kestrel by Jeff Lack Wildlife&Nature

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Kestrel - Falco tinnunculus (Juv)

Double click

The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a bird of prey species belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. It is also known as the European kestrel, Eurasian kestrel, or Old World kestrel. In Britain, where no other kestrel species occurs, it is generally just called "the kestrel".

This species occurs over a large range. It is widespread in Europe, Asia, and Africa, as well as occasionally reaching the east coast of North America.

Kestrels can hover in still air, even indoors in barns. Because they face towards any slight wind when hovering, the common kestrel is called a "windhover" in some areas.

Unusual for falcons, plumage often differs between male and female, although as is usual with monogamous raptors the female is slightly larger than the male. This allows a pair to fill different feeding niches over their home range. Kestrels are bold and have adapted well to human encroachment, nesting in buildings and hunting by major roads. Kestrels do not build their own nests, but use nests built by other species.

Their plumage is mainly light chestnut brown with blackish spots on the upperside and buff with narrow blackish streaks on the underside; the remiges are also blackish. Unlike most raptors, they display sexual colour dimorphism with the male having fewer black spots and streaks, as well as a blue-grey cap and tail. The tail is brown with black bars in females, and has a black tip with a narrow white rim in both sexes. All common kestrels have a prominent black malar stripe like their closest relatives.

The cere, feet, and a narrow ring around the eye are bright yellow; the toenails, bill and iris are dark. Juveniles look like adult females, but the underside streaks are wider; the yellow of their bare parts is paler. Hatchlings are covered in white down feathers, changing to a buff-grey second down coat before they grow their first true plumage.

Data from Britain shows nesting pairs bringing up about 2–3 chicks on average, though this includes a considerable rate of total brood failures; actually, few pairs that do manage to fledge offspring raise less than 3 or 4. Compared to their siblings, first-hatched chicks have greater survival and recruitment probability, thought to be due to the first-hatched chicks obtaining a higher body condition when in the nest. Population cycles of prey, particularly voles, have a considerable influence on breeding success. Most common kestrels die before they reach 2 years of age; mortality up until the first birthday may be as high as 70%. At least females generally breed at one year of age; possibly, some males take a year longer to maturity as they do in related species. The biological lifespan to death from senescence can be 16 years or more, however; one was recorded to have lived almost 24 years.

Population:

UK breeding:

46,000 pairs

Encounter by Rob Schop

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When you enter the Dutch national park The Veluwezoom, the sings kindly ask you to keep your distance from the animals, that are allowed to roam freely. But what if the horses doesn’t keep their distance to you! I was photographing a tree, when I suddenly noticed an impressive horse behind the bushes. I scared a bit, and saw even more horses appear through the fog and they came really close. They didn’t seem to bother at all about my presence, and eventually I decided to just go on with what I already was doing, make photographs! This little one kept coming closer and this gave me the opportunity to make this shot at 40mm. I was the only one around at the time, and felt a bit relieved when the horses finally moved on. But I have to admit that I also felt blessed by this almost magical encounter, the literally came out of nowhere, and for that moment where I almost felt a connection with the animals and the environment. I think I’ve said this before, but through photography I had many experiences which I normally would have missed. It really lets me live in the moment and that’s only one of the major benefits. Well, who am I speaking to? You already know of course!

Thanks for having a look! All faves and comments are highly appreciated!

Great-horned Owl by Andrew McCullough

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This was made a few days before the image in my previous post. The bird in an area where owls are nesting. I believe this is the male, who is usually watching the nest tree from a distance.

This is another early morning low light shot (12,800 ISO, f5.6, 1/4 seconds). I continue to be amazed at the lighting conditions our current cameras allow us to work in.

Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas - 2/2023.

Light in her eye's! by Connie Lemperle

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I won't be on Flickr much this week because my daughter is graduating from college, plus numerous other obligations to attend to. Thanks everyone for all the wonderful comments and invitations. Once things calm down around my house I'll try to make it up to you all. I hate missing all your gorgeous photo's. Thanks again and have a great week!

I thought everyone should know that this person has stolen and posted some of my photo's on their site. If you click onto the site you'll see the first pic's are mine!

www.flickr.com/photos/vitoria555/

I have a complaint in to Flickr but thought you all might want to block this person.

Striated beauty.... by Gurunath Prabhudesai

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A striated heron perched on a waterside branch. This is not a particularly bold species, but this one allowed us to get quite close.

The branch was nicely diagonal to allow for a good composition without the need to crop.

Blurred and beautiful! HSoS! by Jo Evans

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This is my entry for the Smile on Saturday theme of blurred and beautiful. Hope ICM shots are allowed but if not please delete from the group.

#694 - Traveling 😎 by Ramon Plutonian Morningstar

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Noble Creations

Traveler Backpack - Available at @ Jail Event (Jan. 10th to 30th).

Noble Creations Mainstore

Lost Lagoon SIM

Rezz allowed with group tag enabled.

For more details check my blog MR. MORNINGSTAR

Humanity vs Evil. by HANNA ASTEPHAN

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I allowed myself to borrow a few images from different locations and arranged/assembled those to combine this image.

Starfield background.

Planet Earth

Knight with a Sword (The Guardian)

United Nations Logo

COVID 19

Resting Phoebe by MelRoseJ

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This Phoebe took a quick rest break from, hunting bugs in mid-air, and allowed us to capture this photo. We thought the lighting was just right. The Black Phoebe is a dapper flycatcher of the western U.S. with a sooty black body and crisp white belly. They sit in the open on low perches to scan for insects, often keeping up a running series of shrill chirps.

Bond Fire Panorama by Joel Sax

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**We have been allowed to come home**

Yes, we have been evacuated again. This fire is closer to where we live. It was started when SCE shut the power off. Some guy who had not been maintaining his generator, switched it on: it exploded.

We're fine. The cats are fine.

Paper Tricks by Bernie Emmons

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Laowa 2X Super Macro

These are 3" x 3" Post-It Notes that have been rolled in half and held together with a paper clip. The light source is a large window at the top left. The 3 main circle-top areas are less than 1.5" total width, so the estimated total width is less than 2.5" W. It's fun to turn the paper and adjust the camera to see numerous views of the same subject. Plus, the super macro lens allows me to get very close to the subject, and the depth-of-field is extremely shallow. This lens blurs the background at f/8.0 or less, but unfortunately doesn't record the depth-of-field in the EXIF data. I'm guessing this is f/4.0 or lower. I'm a rookie with this lens and have plenty to learn. But, I like that it allows me to think "outside the box". In other words, it's fun.

Please have a great day.....

They were great fun! by Frank Paul Silye

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I loved being at Langedrag and being allowed to spend some time in the Lynx cage.

The Lynxes were such beautiful animals.

Amusement by Niko Hörkkö

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Spring is finally here! Amusement park season has started!

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When women feel they have learned to forgive their mothers — and men, their fathers.... by ira tucker

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all it usually means is that they've decided to allow themselves the same kind of behavior :-)

Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960

chrysanthemum, 'Purple Springs', sarah p duke gardens, duke university, durham, north carolina

Life is only a reflection of what we allow ourselves to see by Geoff Challies

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Embrace the Pain, Allow the Tears...This Point of Destruction Is Where You Find Yourself by Gia Nikai Juliesse

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Pictures I took awhile ago but didn't get around to editing till recently <3 Needless to say, I am feeling much better and completely believe in this caption!

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No softness allowed by Alonso Díaz

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VISIT MY PERSONAL BLOG / VISITA MI BLOG: Cielos Nocturnos II / Nocturnal Skies II

Sony A900 + Carl Zeiss16-35mm + ND8 filter +reverse GND8

Arnia (Cantabria)

On Black

More photos in Arnia

Mammoth Hot Spring. Yellowstone National Park by Mario & Debbie

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Mammoth Hot Springs are a must-see feature of Yellowstone National Park in part because they’re so different from other thermal areas in the area. This is largely because limestone is a relatively soft type of rock, allowing the travertine formations to grow much faster than other sinter formations. It has been described as looking like a cave turned inside out.

Ein Blick aus der Gondel auf Dinant/Belgien / A view at Dinant/Belgium out of the cable car gondola by Gerolf Kunde

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Die Seilbahn in Dinant verbindet das Stadtzentrum mit der hoch über der Maas gelegenen Zitadelle von Dinant. Diese moderne, stützenlose Pendelbahn ermöglicht es Besuchern, den Höhenunterschied von etwa 100 Metern bequem zu überwinden und bietet während der kurzen Fahrt beeindruckende Ausblicke auf die Stadt und den Fluss.

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The cable car in Dinant connects the city center with the citadel, which is perched high above the Meuse River. This modern, pillarless aerial tramway allows visitors to comfortably overcome the height difference of approximately 100 meters and offers stunning views of the city and the river during the short ride.

Johannesburg From Helvetia House, Germiston by Paul Saad

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