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Also know as Arctic Skua, Arctic Jaeger or Parasitic Skua...
Photo taken at Fjallsárlón Glacier Parking area... South Iceland
Also known as Brahminy Duck in the Indian Subcontinent, these are a pretty large duck species and easily visible due to their bright white and brown plumage. They are migratory from South Eastern Europe and much of Central Asia during winters.
We found a nice corner opposite to them with the sun behind us and spent an hour with these amazing ducks. I couldn't be more happier - seeing them - as well getting some of the best flight shots till date of any species.
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NEMA, (896 ft - 273.1 m, 2017-2019)
(also 1210 South Indiana and formerly 113 East Roosevelt or One Grant Park) is a 76-story residential skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois in the Central Station neighborhood, of the Near South Side. The tower, built by developer Crescent Heights, has 800 apartments and rises 896 feet (273.1 m) making it the city's tallest rental apartment building. NEMA is currently the eighth-tallest building in Chicago and the forty first-tallest building in the United States. It is the tallest all-rental residential building in the city.
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Sears or Willis Tower (1,451-ft - 442.3 m, 1970-74)
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Lake Michigan - 22,404 sq mi (58,030 km²), 307 mi (494 km) x 118 mi (190 km). Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is the second-largest of the Great Lakes by volume (1,180 cu mi (4,900 km3) and the third-largest by surface area.
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Kingfisher - Alcedo Atthis
The common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) also known as the Eurasian kingfisher, and river kingfisher, is a small kingfisher with seven subspecies recognized within its wide distribution across Eurasia and North Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but migrates from areas where rivers freeze in winter.
This sparrow-sized bird has the typical short-tailed, large-headed kingfisher profile; it has blue upperparts, orange underparts and a long bill. It feeds mainly on fish, caught by diving, and has special visual adaptations to enable it to see prey under water. The glossy white eggs are laid in a nest at the end of a burrow in a riverbank.
The female is identical in appearance to the male except that her lower mandible is orange-red with a black tip. The juvenile is similar to the adult, but with duller and greener upperparts and paler underparts. Its bill is black, and the legs are also initially black. Feathers are moulted gradually between July and November with the main flight feathers taking 90–100 days to moult and regrow. Some that moult late may suspend their moult during cold winter weather.
The flight of the kingfisher is fast, direct and usually low over water. The short rounded wings whirr rapidly, and a bird flying away shows an electric-blue "flash" down its back.
The common kingfisher is widely distributed over Europe, Asia, and North Africa, mainly south of 60°N. It is a common breeding species over much of its vast Eurasian range, but in North Africa it is mainly a winter visitor, although it is a scarce breeding resident in coastal Morocco and Tunisia. In temperate regions, this kingfisher inhabits clear, slow-flowing streams and rivers, and lakes with well-vegetated banks. It frequents scrubs and bushes with overhanging branches close to shallow open water in which it hunts. In winter it is more coastal, often feeding in estuaries or harbours and along rocky seashores. Tropical populations are found by slow-flowing rivers, in mangrove creeks and in swamps.
Like all kingfishers, the common kingfisher is highly territorial; since it must eat around 60% of its body weight each day, it is essential to have control of a suitable stretch of river. It is solitary for most of the year, roosting alone in heavy cover. If another kingfisher enters its territory, both birds display from perches, and fights may occur, in which a bird will grab the other's beak and try to hold it under water. Pairs form in the autumn but each bird retains a separate territory, generally at least 1 km (0.62 mi) long, but up to 3.5 km (2.2 mi) and territories are not merged until the spring.
Very few birds live longer than one breeding season. The oldest bird on record was 21 years.
They are also listed as a Schedule 1 species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act offering them additional protection.
Population:
UK breeding:
3,800-6,400 pairs
The island of San Michele, located in the lagoon close to Venice, has been the city's cemetery since the early nineteenth century.
There's also a church with a peaceful cloister leading to the cemetery.
Also known as a Shingleback lizard or Stumpy-tail lizard (Tiliqua rugosa).
Port Wakefielsd, South Australia
Hippocampus pontohi, also known as Pontoh's pygmy seahorse or the weedy pygmy seahorse, is a seahorse of the family Syngnathidae native to the central Indo-pacific.The weedy pygmy seahorse is a small fish which can reach a maximum length of approximately 1.7 cm, which makes it one of the smallest representatives of the seahorses. Romblon, Philippines.
One never knows what lies underneath, till they take an adventure and people make strange choices, by their human behaviour, in trying to see what's underneath the surface in ourselves.
So, please do not take the plunge? - Because you might not surface!
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Also referred to as the grey ghost. He is much more elusive than the female. Sometimes people mistake him for a Short-eared owl.
Also known as the Little Banded Goshawk, this is a ferocious raptor that attacks birds in their nests deep inside canopy. The birds are patient and will wait for the right moment to strike. Often they attack the chicks in the nests, or even the parents. The birds are common in the countryside and seen a lot, but hard to get a decent shot.
Shot this on a remote countryside road in the neighbouring state where we went to see the Green Avadavats. The Shikra was drinking water collected on the road from the previous night's rain. The bird must have been busy during the daytime raiding nests since it is nesting season and also it is Shikra's nesting time as well.
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also known as sulfur-breasted toucan or rainbow-billed toucan.
Why the bright colors? In the jungle, where the light is dimmer, these colors aren't bright. The various colors brake up his contours and helps hide his shape from predators.
Cherry Bunny~April Bunny All Fatpack
April Bunny Set is a Shirt and Skirt. Comes in 6 lovely colors.
Fatpack include Texture hud to mix and match and 3 exclusive ombre tones.
Fatpack Also comes with Collar and Belt. Each with Metal hud and color texture hud.
Or you can buy separatly in fatpack mode.
April Bunny is rigged for Legacy . Perky and Maitreya.
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Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
African Elephant
loxodonta africana
Afrikaanse olifant
Eléphant d'Afrique
Afrikanischer Elefant
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Also this bikini is a free group gift at Seniha , not a blogger but thought I would mention it because I really like it and the store. maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Good%20Place/128/189/24
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It's national holiday in Japan.
but,,, It is snowing in Japan and it's cold... ☃
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Also know as a Torch Lily, this flower is native to Africa but commonly found in gardens everywhere.
also called Bush Locust or Toxic Milkweed Locust.
Eastern Cape, South Africa
phymateus leprosus
kegelkopsprinkhaan
Apparently this species is toxic when digested.
When it feels threatened it produces a foul smelling foam.
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Also Known as Turkestan Shrike.
Another visit to see this very rare visitor to the U.K.
These red-tailed shrike species are fully migratory birds. The breeding populations are found in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, parts of Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and northwest China (Xinjiang)
They migrate to Middle East, east and northeast Africa and parts of western Africa in September and November. They make several stopovers and passage birds are found in northwest India. The return migration takes place in early summer.
Bempton, East Yorkshire
Also known as Diederik or Didric Cuckoo, this species is a brood parasite, usually using the nests of weavers.
Autumn, also known as fall in North American English, is one of the four temperate seasons. Autumn marks the transition from summer to winter, in September (Northern Hemisphere) or March (Southern Hemisphere), when the duration of daylight becomes noticeably shorter and the temperature cools considerably. One of its main features in temperate climates is the shedding of leaves from deciduous trees. Some cultures regard the autumnal equinox as mid-autumn, while others with a longer temperature lag treat it as the start of autumn. Meteorologists (and most of the temperate countries in the southern hemisphere) use a definition based on Gregorian calendar months, with autumn being September, October, and November in the northern hemisphere, and March, April, and May in the southern hemisphere. 21421
Also known as Kniphopha -- that was the name on the label at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Several Common names, including red hot poker.
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Isn't God a great artist?
Autumn, also known as Fall in American English and Canadian English, is one of the four temperate seasons. Outside the tropics, autumn marks the transition from summer to winter, in September (Northern Hemisphere) or March (Southern Hemisphere). Autumn is the season when the duration of daylight becomes noticeably shorter and the temperature cools considerably. Day length decreases and night length increases as the season progresses until the Winter Solstice in December (Northern Hemisphere) and June (Southern Hemisphere). One of its main features in temperate climates is the striking change in colour for the leaves of deciduous trees as they prepare to shed.
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Also called Basilica Catariniana.
St. Catherine was born in Siena in 1347, sanctified in 1461, and venerated as patroness of Siena, Italy and Europe. Inside St. Dominic's Basilica we found the Chapel dedicated to the saint, which contains her head inside a reliquary. The Chapel was built and decorated right after its sanctification in the Renaissance period. The Dominican basilica was built in the 13th century in Gothic style.
Also called "Common Branded Skipper"
Just when I thought my butterfly season was coming to an end, I found a Skipper that I have never seen before.
Thanks to John Acorn again for the identification. John told me that this one is never common here.
Bunchberry Meadows. Parkland County, Alberta.
"The Syndics," also known as "The Sampling Officials," is a renowned painting created by the Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn in 1662. It is an exceptional example of group portraiture from the Dutch Golden Age, depicting five men gathered around a table, engaged in their duties as syndics (officers) of the Amsterdam Drapers' Guild.
The painting is notable for its meticulous attention to detail and Rembrandt's skillful use of light and shadow. The figures are positioned in a semi-circle around the table, with their faces illuminated by a strong light source from the left. This dramatic lighting technique creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the individual expressions and gestures of the syndics.
Each syndic is portrayed with distinctive characteristics, capturing their roles and personalities within the guild. Rembrandt expertly renders their varied facial features, clothing, and accessories, demonstrating his mastery in capturing human likeness and conveying individuality. The syndics are shown examining fabric samples, which symbolize their responsibility for regulating quality and standards within the textile industry.
"The Syndics" is regarded as one of Rembrandt's most celebrated works and is highly regarded for its technical brilliance and psychological depth. The painting exemplifies his ability to infuse ordinary subjects with dignity and introspection, elevating them beyond mere representation. It also reflects the artist's deep understanding of human nature, emphasizing the individuality and humanity of each syndic.
Today, "The Syndics" is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it continues to captivate visitors with its remarkable craftsmanship and profound insight into the human condition. It stands as a testament to Rembrandt's enduring legacy as one of the greatest painters in Western art history.
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The great egret, also known as the common egret, large egret, or great white egret or great white heron is a large, widely distributed egret, with four subspecies found in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and southern Europe, recently also spreading to more northern areas of Europe. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Ardea alba
Conservation status: Least Concern Encyclopedia of Life
Lifespan: approximately 15 years chesapeakebay.net
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.......also brought the downpour that left me looking like a drowned rat.
Barley field (plus residual wheat around the edges) and old barns on the edge of Alnwick.
A sad update - these barns have just been ripped down as the Willowburn development expands (mid-November). I fear for the old cottage to their left and the larger barns beyond them.
Also designated as Slender Skimmer.
Slender skimmer or green marsh hawk is a medium sized dragonfly, found from eastern Europe to Japan. The greenish yellow with black spotted dragonfly is very much similar to green skimmer and preys on bees, smaller butterflies, damselfly and dragonflies.
Also know as Goosander...
And when I was already thinking that I'd return home without phtographing this species, in the same day I had two encounters with it. I wish the light was better...
Photo taken near Grundarfjörður, Snæfellsnes peninsula, Western Iceland
Also known as Arctic Fulmar, a highly abundant seabird found primarily in subarctic regions of the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans.
Bempton Cliffs, East Yorkshire
Castle on the river ...
Drzewica , hdr , hand held .
This Castle is real, it is not an illusion.
Such photos are sometimes taken serina if the conditions are right.
This day is another example that it is worth waiting for a fabulous light that brings out unprecedented colors and shades. But that would not be enough to succeed.
I waited several years to take photos of the castle from the north side, because the location from which such photos can be taken is a private property usually unavailable, but that day the owner visited his old house. You also have to be a little lucky to be where you need to be at the right time - that day I did not have a camera with me but I had a phone, in less than 5 minutes I took 11 photos, walking closer to the river towards the castle - I only changed the focal lengths. It was worth waiting for the right moment.
Also known as Trwyn Du Lighthouse stands at 29m tall in the eastern extremity of Anglesey North Wales, The Lighthouse has a stepped-base designed to discourage the huge upsurge of waves that had afflicted earlier lighthouses on the site and reduce the force of the water at the bottom of the tower.
When we arrived the tide was out leaving lots of green moss and extremely slippy rocks. I was walking for no more than about 1 minute before i flipped up and landing flat on my back thankfully nothing more than a few bruises and a cut on the arm as i left the camera gear in the car to have a look around first.
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