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A beautiful tree that I have long admired over the years when passing this spot but never tried to photograph until yesterday. It is in a very awkward location, surrounded by sheep pens, fences and walls - rather looking like a deliberate attempt to stop any photography of it from any angle. I only decided to try it as there suddenly appeared light on the mountain in the background, but composition was a problem as I wanted the tree 'separated' from the mountain - a struggle to do from behind a stone wall.
Even though they both tried to maintain their composure, it was now painfully obvious to Carl the cormorant that when he told his new mate to find a nest to raise their young near other shags, he should have been more specific.
Such is the life at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
I saw this Heron last weekend at Ham Wall nature reserve. He was trying to land on his nest. Unfortunately, there were a lot of reeds in the way. He did get there in the end though.
It's kind of hard to take photos of covered bridges when you have someone staring at you. Can somebody tell this cow that it's not polite? This cow stood there and watched the whole time as I was taking photos of one of the bridges...
Parke County, Indiana
I believe that this is a nearly mature male common merganser (might also be molting, but the body feathers make me think otherwise). The mix of the green and the brown in the head feathers is interesting to me, and makes me not as sure...
This is another from the barges along the A100 in Berlin. I like how the top most stem of the rope is not aligned with the rest, as if to suggest that rebels rise to the top by being so awkward to rule, which I really appreciate! There is also, so often, something so timeless about this kind of monochrome render, but when we see ropes, tools and materials done in such a way, the common image is of historical and timeless labouring, hard work and real men!
Years ago, I was once a farm labourer in North Wales (Tremorfa Farm) and I absolutely loved manual labour; more so that I am reminded I feel by today's generations that Generation X, were the last of the muck and muscle labourers of men who behaved like men and weren't offended by everything, we just got on with it!
I hope everyone is well and so as it's Friday tomorrow we've made it, so as always, thank you! :)
Wow! I'm always floored when an image of mine is selected for a cover. thank you so much; it is truly an honor.
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The fact that there is no "Danger overhead live wires" warning would make me assume that there was never an access ladder fitted, there was one on the other side, and i couldn't see any wagons with others missing/not fitted.......
PCA 10643
While not the prettiest bird (can you say ugly?), there is a bit of awkward grace as this wood stork comes in for a landing. A face only a mother could love? Gotta love those pink feet!
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A Green Heron executes an awkward turn to see what the hubbub is about when a Snowy Egret starts fussing at a Tricolored Heron.
There are lots of babies in the yard the last couple of days: juncos, chickadees, towhees, song sparrows, house finches, golden-crowned kinglets--of course--and probably a couple others I am forgetting. Golden-crowned kinglet freshly fledged, backyard Olympia.
Robert Rauschenburg
1925-2008
Pantomime
1961
oil,enamel,paper,fabric,wood,metal, rubber wheel,and electric fans on canvas
Movement-Pop art
By including two fans-which were originally functional-in this work, Rauschenburg's was exporting the way a painting can effect the space it occupies.He would later describe the fans as a way of "keeping the (painting) fresh and in constant relation to the atmosphere of the room"Rauschenburg incorporated increasingly unwieldy everyday objects into his paintings,and as a result they became,in his words,"awkward physically" reaching into the space of the room.
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Blythe a Day - Awkward Moments 3/18/23
Drusilla felt a little awkward laying there in the snow. At least she fell gracefully and got right back up.
An outtake from a snow scene post from January.
Daunting Drusilla Blythe
Hat and coat - Etsy
Mittens and pants - made by me
Vintage Barbie dog
In my yard
I saw a green heron at the same spot last month, maybe it's the same bird. Can't tell from looking at its butt!
UC Davis Arboretum, March 2021.
How appropriate the word awkward is in terms of its description. It doesn't even look as if it is spelled correctly with two "w" in the same word.
Does this image seem awkward to you? Take a moment because it is. We tend to read from left to right and this image is right to left. I have the same image in the other direction but chose this one because of the subliminal feeling it leaves.
• ニホンザル
• Macaco japones, macaco de cara roja
• Japanese macaque, snow monkey
Scientific classification:
Domain:Eukaryota
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Primates
Suborder:Haplorhini
Infraorder:Simiiformes
Family:Cercopithecidae
Genus:Macaca
Species:M. fuscata
Ueno Zoological Gardens, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
The red-faced macaques, also known as Japanese macaques or snow monkeys, are a major attraction at Ueno Zoo. These primates are known for their distinctive red faces and their ability to adapt to cold climates. Despite their resilience to cold, they struggle with extreme heat, as they do not sweat much. This makes them vulnerable during the hot summer months, where temperatures can exceed 40°C in their current concrete habitat.
To address this, Tokyo's Ueno Zoo is renovating its "monkey mountain," originally built in 1932, to create a forest-like enclosure with more shade to help the macaques cope with the summer heat. The new habitat will feature artificial trees and materials that do not retain heat, aiming to improve the animals' welfare by providing a more natural and comfortable environment. This renovation aligns with global trends in animal welfare, focusing on reducing stress and enhancing the well-being of zoo animals.
Details about the renovation of the "monkey mountain" at Ueno Zoo were sourced from NHK.
Explored: January 17, 2025