Hungry, but not for human food...

Posted for the "Happy Caturday" theme "Adjectives".

Bastian (mixed breed), 04.09.2022.

Olympus OMD EM5 Digital Camera

But I set fire to the rain

Watched it pour... quote by Adele

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Cautious, but not that bothered sheep eyeing us on the way up the Torr Head. I deliberately used the title of a Cranberries song - a band that has "Ireland" written all over it :) :) :)

Torr Head, a slight detour on the Causeway Coastal Route is the closest point between Scotland and Ireland and offers spectacular views of Mull of Kintyre.

Torr Head, near Ballycastle, Northern Ireland

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I took this shot in my garden on February 24th I was not expecting to be using the camera at all that day . We had just had a third storm and it had been raining heavily for hours . After it finished I went down the garden to check for fence damage there was none but a lot of standing water. I was amazed when I got to the bottom of the garden to see the crocus I planted into a lawn were looking surprisingly really good . I went back and got the camera and Mary and we enjoyed this little miracle. We have a saying round here that may sound rude but its actually a compliment an these crocus are clearly “ tough little buggers “ They have survived the wettest February in England since records began

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Lyrics by Jones 2.0, Fearless Soul | Music Composed by Patrick Rundblad

Transcript – “I AM ME” Official Music Video – Fearless Soul

I AM ME.

I’ll never pretend to be another.

I will never want to BE another.

I will not change who I am just to fit in.

I AM ME.

I am not perfect… but I’m working on myself… working to become the best version of myself.

I’m not putting on a mask no more

The true me can’t stay hidden

I’m not putting on a show no more

I’m not gonna act to fit in

Yeah I might not be perfect

but I’m working on my best version

I’m on my way

Yes I’m on my way

If I have to I’ll walk alone

Being myself is all that I know

Want me to change to fit in?

I won’t.

I am me.

I can’t pretend to be what I’m not

In my own way I know I am strong

I am free to do what I want

I am me.

If I have to I’ll walk alone

Being myself is all that I know

Want me to change to fit in?

I won’t.

I am me.

I can’t pretend to be what I’m not

In my own way I know I am strong

I am free to do what I want

I am me.

Yes I am

I am me

I’m not putting on a mask no more

I’ve got my own life to live

There’s so much more I can give

I walk my own path

I won’t pretend to be another

Never want to be another

Won’t apologize for being me

That’s all I can be.

Yeah I might not be perfect

But I’m working on my best version

I’m on my way

Yeah I’m on my way

If I have to I’ll walk alone

Being myself is all that I know

Want me to change to fit in?

I won’t.

I am me.

I can’t pretend to be what I’m not

In my own way I know I am strong

I am free to do what I want

I am me.

Yeah I might not be perfect

But I’m working on my best version!

I’m on my way.

I’m on my way!

If I have to I’ll walk alone

Being myself is all that I know

Want me to change to fit in? I won’t.

I am me

I can’t pretend to be what I’m not

in my own way I know I am strong

I am free to do what I want

I am me

Yes I am

Yes I am me

Got a job

That’s okay

But they’ve got me workin’ night and day.

Punchin’ in

Punchin’ out

Is this really what life’s all about?

What you are gonna do

What you are gonna feel? I don’t know.

What you ore gonna feel

What you are gonna do?

Won’t someone tell me?

What yov wanna say

What you wanna do

There’s only one thing left to say.

What you wanna do

What you wanna say.

C’est la vie

C’est la vie –

That’s iust the way it goes – That’s right!

C’est la vie

C’est la vie –

That’s iust the way it goes – That’s right!

Baby’s gone all alone

Are you sad because you’re on your own?

Get back up

Party down

There’s so many good ones still around.

What you are gonna do

What you are gonna feel? I don’t know.

What you are gonna feel

What you are gonna do?

Won’t someone tell me?

What you wanna say

What you wanna do

I guess there’s just one thing to say.

C’est la vie

C’est la vie –

That’s iust the way it goes – That’s right! . . .

Hey

It’s J.J.

What you been doin’?

You say your car broke down

The thing just isn’t movin’.

Say J.J.

Don’t you know when you’re down

There’s just one way to go

And that’s singin’

C’est la vie

C’est la vie –

That’s iust the way it goes – That’s right! . . .

C’est la vie

C’est la vie –

That’s iust the way it goes – That’s right! . . .

C’est la vie

C’est la vie –

That’s iust the way it goes – That’s right! . . .

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"Photograph"

Loving can hurt

Loving can hurt sometimes

But it's the only thing that I know

When it gets hard

You know it can get hard sometimes

It is the only thing that makes us feel alive

We keep this love in a photograph

We made these memories for ourselves

Where our eyes are never closing

Hearts are never broken

Times forever frozen still

So you can keep me

Inside the pocket

Of your ripped jeans

Holdin' me closer

'Til our eyes meet

You won't ever be alone

Wait for me to come home

Loving can heal

Loving can mend your soul

And it's the only thing that I know (know)

I swear it will get easier

Remember that with every piece of ya

And it's the only thing we take with us when we die

We keep this love in a photograph

We made these memories for ourselves

Where our eyes are never closing

Hearts were never broken

Times forever frozen still

So you can keep me

Inside the pocket

Of your ripped jeans

Holdin' me closer

'Til our eyes meet

You won't ever be alone

And if you hurt me

That's OK, baby, only words bleed

Inside these pages you just hold me

And I won't ever let you go

Wait for me to come home

Wait for me to come home

Wait for me to come home

Wait for me to come home

Oh you can fit me

Inside the necklace you got when you were sixteen

Next to your heartbeat

Where I should be

Keep it deep within your soul

And if you hurt me

Well, that's OK, baby, only words bleed

Inside these pages you just hold me

And I won't ever let you go

When I'm away

I will remember how you kissed me

Under the lamppost

Back on 6th street

Hearing you whisper through the phone

"Wait for me to come home"

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The fly agaric is pretty poisonous.

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....but that's behind me, this is looking north-east towards the moonrise 😄

A second shot from a spur-of-the moment nip down to Boulmer.

First look is here flic.kr/p/2mXStW3

100 x 2022 - Northumberland 5/100

bull African Buffalo in the north of the Serengeti in Tanzania;

Cape Buffalo or African Buffalo

syncerus caffer

kafferbuffel of Afrikaanse buffel

buffle d'Afrique ou buffle noir des savanes

Afrikanischer Büffel

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9:52 Metal – Cold, hard steel. Shiny aluminum, or even rusted and broken down.

...well, it's metal, but none of the above...just a roll of chicken wire.

Once again, I'm behind and will do my best to catch up when I can.

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I don't know who wrote the quote, but it's very true and I felt like posting it.. And No.. I don't think I'm a horse..

Horses have always been an important part of my life. They are always there for you and don't ask questions why. You either get them or you don't.

Thank you for the texture ~diAnNa~

Angry ghosts keep me company

Eyes are closed but I'm awake

And I can't sleep deeply

Unless I've been drinking

Enough to drown out what they say

And what they say is more than I can take

Oh, what a warped way to learn from my mistakes

There are patterns in the static

Noises in my attic

Voices in my head keep me awake

I'm on the brink of madness

And I can't help but laugh at this

Oh, what a way

Oh, what a way to learn from my mistakes

Nobody gets away with anything

All must bear the balance sheet

So I befriend the voices

They've taught me some songs I guess

But, oh how the truth stings when they speak

And what they say

Is more than I can take

Oh, what a warped way to learn from my mistakes

Not awake but fighting sleep

I just hope

I can dream again

But there's patterns in the static

Noises in my attic

Voices in my head keep me awake

I'm on the brink of madness

And I can't help but laugh at this

Oh, what a way

Oh, what a way to learn from my mistakes

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“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Hebrews 13:2

19 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: 1 Peter 2:19-23

Isaiah 53:6,7

All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

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SMALL HOUSE

Small house, but throw a ball through it some time

and it becomes quite large. See all those metres,

aren’t they ours? And stroll perhaps as if

you don’t know where you’re going: space is

stretching out and yawns between the walls. Behold:

the wandering that binds the rooms together

has been painted white. There are some stairs,

a hat stand in the cupboard, doors. As if

by accident it lies there like a country

lane, where roads determine goal and starting

point and not the other way around. If you

go out for bread and then return you’ll see

that we can organise a picnic. Quick!

Go now! The shrinking can’t be far away.

Mark Boog

Translation: Willem Groenewegen

… but my roof tiles, yes !

PSP**** : Close-up

Challenge sur Flickr : 098 : Nature / Macro

The car has become an article of dress without which we feel uncertain, unclad, and incomplete in the urban compound.

― Marshall McLuhan

Posted for Slider Sunday. HSS!

...but all the little fairies have to get to work!

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Was unable to do spring cleanup or planting this year. Couldn't even find anyone to hire. Therefore, we have nothing but weeds. I did my best early one morning to enjoy it anyways.

- but not real ;)

Macro Mondays - In a bottle

Details: Access here ☺

Credits:

✌️ [ ERAUQS ]

✌️ Bondi

✌️ GUTCHI

✌️ ((Mister Razzor))

by VITOR

SHORTs: [ ERAUQS ] - Brad Shorts @ACCESS

GLASSES: BONDI. The Iconic Sunglasses @ACCESS

SHOES: GUTCHI - Turbo 777 Sneakers @ACCESS

TATTOO BODY: ((Mister Razzor)) Extreme Tattoo (BoM)

Hand L: :::ChicChica::: Weed drink (unpacked)

But I'm Barely Breathing.

SD Lace Dolly looking very sassy but classy

Thanks for all the warm wishes yesterday. You all made the day a bit easier for me. You are all great. I think I have the best contacts ever

It's been very cold here, but at least we haven't had much snow. I'm ready for Spring!!!!

I am not generally that successful at bird photography even when I have consciously gone out to see birds. This shot of the chaffinch was pure luck. Mary and I were on a walk recently I had taken a shot or two of some wild flowers . I spotted the bird and took a couple of shots without changing settings not really expecting anything reasonable. In fact I am quite pleased with this one I know it could be sharper but for a grab shot its not too bad . It is very heavily cropped

Hope you are all managing to cope in this strange New World we are living in . Of course I hope you and yours remain well and safe

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It's who I am, but you still compel me.

♫ Now Playing DJ Snake - A Different Way ft. Lauv ♫

So let me redefine you

And you can see the tide move

Just like tears in the eyes do

And when you're feeling alone

Oh, baby, I'll be right here

Between the sea and silence

So breathe easy my dear

You can find sunshine in the rain

I will come running when you call my name

Even a broken heart can beat again

Forget about the one who caused you pain

I swear I'll love you in a different way

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last week in a local forest

a relative of the Grosbeaks

coccothraustes coccothraustes

appelvink

gros-bec casse-noyaux

Kernbeißer

Picogordo Común

Frosone

Bico-grossudo

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I spotted this juvenile Peregrine Falcon just as he was finishing up a breakfast of "freshly un-cooked" bird, courtesy of the maternal catering service.

Junior clearly had a look of deep culinary satisfaction on his face, though he was admittedly less than prepared for a formal portrait. With his feathers completely disheveled and heavily stained from his morning meal, he looked exactly like what we used to call "ridden-hard and put-away-wet."

Unfortunately, my own schedule forced me to pack up and leave before he had a chance to freshen up and look the part of the sleek, gorgeous speedster of the sky he is destined to become.

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Powerful and fast-flying, the Peregrine Falcon hunts medium-sized birds, dropping down on them from high above in a spectacular stoop. They were virtually eradicated from eastern North America by pesticide poisoning in the middle 20th century. After significant recovery efforts, Peregrine Falcons have made an incredible rebound and are now regularly seen in many large cities and coastal areas.

Peregrine Falcons are very strong fliers and often reported to be the fastest bird in the world. Their average cruising flight speed is 24 to 33 mph, increasing to 67 mph when in pursuit of prey. When stooping, or dropping on prey with their wings closed, it's been calculated that Peregrine Falcons can achieve speeds of 238 mph.

When hunting, Peregrines start by watching from a high perch or by flapping slowly or soaring at great height. Stoops begin 300–3,000 feet above their prey and end either by grabbing the prey or by striking it with the feet hard enough to stun or kill it. They then catch the bird and bite through the neck to kill it. Peregrine Falcons do have other hunting methods, including level pursuit, picking birds out of large flocks, and occasionally even hunting on the ground. Though the Peregrine Falcon is an elite predator, it does have its own predators, including Gyrfalcons, eagles, Great Horned owls, and other Peregrines.

( Nikon Z8, Nikon 600/6.3, 1/1000 @ f/8, ISO 800, edited to taste)

Not sure why, but this image pulls me. Most of my images in this area are with people in them, and most of them are watching the sunset or waiting for a cruise... But this day, this is what caught my eye.

last salem post, but golly, i'm in love with this look, so i decided to make it a Sunday look.

Also, credit to Bean for the custom faun spots, ty bb! tagging him in this so you can get pretty commissions or shop his store too!

Backdrop: Cube Republic [ABSOLUTE favorite store for anything botanical. super vram friendly, low li, low poly. amazing detail, highly recommend.] Beech Hedges @ Salem

Petrichor & Ersch Morghana Dress and Arms @ Salem

S0ng Anisa Eyes @ Salem

ChicChica Eyes on You Martini @ Salem

LadyBird Liane Lipstain @ Salem

... but only 5°C and a strong wind

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I promise no Mish Mish bears were harmed in the making of this picture :)

around sunset, while observing a family of Little Owls, I suddenly noticed this pretty one

IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened

also called Common Oystercatcher, European Oystercatcher or simply Oystercatcher

haematopus ostralegus

scholekster

huîtrier pie

Austernfischer

Ostrero Euroasiático

Beccaccia di mare

Ostraceiro

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but of course successful in the end .-) ...

hanging exhibition walls . . .

ƒ/6.3 14.0 mm 1/15 1400

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BUT don't be bitchy.

Have a great weekend and stay well, my friend. 😊😊

But the bridegroom is not me :) just strangers!!!

🎧 Hear what I feel ► to play 🎧

🎧 The love of my life's version 🎧

I don't wanna live without you

I don't wanna even breathe

I don't wanna dream about you

Wanna wake up with you next to me

I don't wanna go down any other road now

I don't wanna love nobody but you

Lookin' in your eyes now, if I had to die now

I don't wanna love nobody but you

You

Because it represents ‘23 - 2 dimes and 3 pennies, little buddy!….

Both of these duckies were gifts from my SIL who knows how much I love macros and duckies— perfect, right? The tiny ducky fits on a dime— there’s a size verification shot and a set-up shot for this posting in my photostream.

for the first Macro Monday theme of the new year, on 1/1/23, of “new”

…….💙 🎉🆕 HMM 🆕👶💙

This is a postcard for Beverley, who wanted one of Jamie, but as yet I haven't been able to find him. This was the sky that greeted me just after England had scored the last penalty against Columbia to qualify for the world Cup Quarter Finals. Sail away by Nick Cave seems appropriate for Beverley. She'd just love these beaches . The sunrise this morning was equally dramatic, too many opportunities, so little sleep .