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My Mental Notes card deck finally arrived — a 52 cards with insights into human behaviour, to bring a little psychology into webdesign.
Gesture, attitude, behaviour : a workshop with dancers Mauro Paccagnella and Alessandro Bernardeschi on march 6, 2007 at Erg (Ecole de Recherche Graphique, Brussels) for bachelor 1 students. Professors : Sabine Voglaire and Marc Wathieu. Pictures by Yves André.
Another one of this badger cub, feeding upside down here, I can tell this one apart because its eyes are always running.
Gesture, attitude, behaviour : a workshop with dancers Mauro Paccagnella and Alessandro Bernardeschi on march 6, 2007 at Erg (Ecole de Recherche Graphique, Brussels) for bachelor 1 students. Professors : Sabine Voglaire and Marc Wathieu. Pictures by Yves André.
"Cognitive therapy seeks to alleviate psychological stresses by correcting faulty conceptions and self-signals." - Aaron T. Beck (via Twitter twitter.com/kimfishercbt/status/716664407372271616)
Money is important.
For good reasons or bad it is the basis of our society, and is the driving force behind much of our human behaviour. Coming from a country that has staunchly refused to abandon
its Pound Stirling, it is also clear that ones currency can also be a matter of national pride.
What a country chooses to depict on its currency can therefore say a lot about that country. And I know first-hand that a lot of thought is put into these decisions - I have
undertaken design commissions from the Royal Mint for new British Coins, and it's not something that they rush into!
So it was with great pleasure that I flicked though my Brazilian bank notes and was treated to a slide-show of beautiful images of tropical wildlife. On the one Real banknote -
the beautifully named and equally beautifully-looking sapphire-spangled emerald hummingbird. Two Reais - a hawksbill turtle drifting across a backdrop of
seagrasses and corals. Five Reais - great egret. Ten Reais - green-winged macaw. Twenty Reais - the golden lion tamarin (critically endangered?).
Fifty Reais - a particularly noble-looking jaguar. And on the 100 Reais note there is a dusky grouper.
A picture speaks a thousand words, as the saying goes. So what do you want your money to say? Probably something about stability, history, permanence - money only has the value
that we place upon it, and so faith in the system and its long-term stability are important. In this respect it is understandable to depict iconic individuals from the past, and
ancient buildings and institutions on our money - they carry with them the weight of history and imply the lasting quality and inherent value that we hope to associate with our
money.
For a long time the natural world was also seen as just such a symbol of permanence. Year on year the same cycle of seasons, the plants flowering, the birds migrating -
predictable and unchanging. "Such has it always been and so will it continue".
But of course now we know better. Even nature is subject to change. And not just in the geological time-scale of continental drift, mountains forming and eroding, and species
evolving and dying out over many thousands of years. Now things are changing with the rapidity that makes one uncertain about the immediate future - i.e.
the future that we will experience in our own lifetime. Will that species still exist by the time I come to pay off my mortgage? Will we still get snow
in Cambridge at Christmas by the time I am drawing a pension??
Nature is not the constant and predictable force that it once was. It is now disturbingly fragile and vulnerable, with an uncertain future.
So why put depictions of 'fragile nature' on your banknotes? Of course, numismatic imagery does not have to instil a subconscious notion of financial stability - one may chose
to put something on ones national currency simply because you are proud of it. I certainly hope that this is the case in Brazil - for a nation that is proud of its
natural heritage, and not fixated on its historical past, is one that stands a chance of preserving its natural environment for the future generations.
And I don't think the fact that most Brazilians will go their entire lives without ever seeing a wild jaguar or golden lion tamarin really matters - most British people don't
listen to the music of Edward Elgar, yet his moustachioed face is stamped on every £20 note. Just knowing that a species is still out there, doing its thing, undisturbed by man
- that should be enough.
So when I look at the Brazilian currency, and its two-dimensional menagerie of charismatic animals, I am pleased to see that these are the images that it wants to
associate itself with. And hopefully public appreciation of wildlife can increase through this association with national currency. Wouldn't it be shameful to allow a species to
go extinct whilst at the same time sporting its image on your banknotes?
I hope so. At least then the future of these seven 'currency-worthy' species may be secure in Brazil.
Perhaps we should all be putting endangered species on our money.
A first visit to the Somerset Levels, in South West of England. This visit was to RSPB Ham Wall.
This Great Crested Grebe was displaying some unusual behaviour, It was semi submerged and swimming around in circles.
Images best viewed in "lights out" L key.
"I deserve to be the centre of attention, then how is it that the focus seems to be of that flower in the background?"
Trichotillomania is hair loss from repeated urges to pull or twist the hair until it breaks off. Patients are unable to stop this behaviour even as their hair becomes thinner. For my AS photography project Written on the Body, based on illnesses and phobias
Model: Anna Baker
This Ptarmigan seemed to be deliriously happy to see the first snow of the Autumn snow, I watched a covey of about twenty birds spend well over an hour doing nothing but thrashing about in the snow and preening, at one point this one got so carried away it actually flipped right over only to pop back up looking a little bemused!
It was a great pleasure to watch this type of behaviour at such close quarters with no disturbance.
Taken in the Cairngorm National Park.
If any of you are interested I'm now offering a guiding service for Mountain Hares, Ptarmigan, Crested Tits and Squirrels, you can find the details on my website.
The grey herons (Ardea cinerea) are currently building their nests.
Die Graureiher (Ardea cinerea) bauen gerade ihre Nester.
Gesture, attitude, behaviour : a workshop with dancers Mauro Paccagnella and Alessandro Bernardeschi on march 6, 2007 at Erg (Ecole de Recherche Graphique, Brussels) for bachelor 1 students. Professors : Sabine Voglaire and Marc Wathieu. Pictures by Yves André.
Piccadilly - Safe4Summer.
The initiative is part of the Government’s mission to restore and strengthen local policing in communities and reduce or prevent anti-social behaviour (ASB). As part of this, there will be a greater visibility of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers and partners as we work together across crime hot spot areas.
Kate Green, Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities, said: "We’re determined to ensure Greater Manchester is a safer place for everyone. The Safer Streets Summer Initiative is a testament to our dedication to reducing crime and enhancing the quality of life for our residents.
“By continuing to work closely with our communities and partners, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels safe and can enjoy not only the summer but all year round and every year. We’ll be working hard to ensure our town centres are safe and welcoming for all.”
Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle, GMP’s lead for Local Policing, said: “Our neighbourhoods are negatively impacted by various crimes such as the illegal use of e-bikes, drug dealing and other ASB.
“As a force, it’s our mission to listen to our community’s concerns and take action where crime is committed. Our proactive approach to tackling neighbourhood crime has meant that since 2021, we’ve reduced burglary by a third and vehicle crime by a quarter, thanks to the dedication of our local neighbourhood teams, working closely with partners across the region.
“Over the summer months, they will be focusing on increasing engagement with our communities to listen and respond to their concerns. Residents and business owners will also see an increase in the visibility of officers and partners, as we work together to ensure a safe summer for all. This isn’t about trying to spoil people’s fun over the summer months, it is making sure everyone can enjoy themselves without feeling unsafe or being hurt.
“We welcome the Home Office initiative, which perfectly aligns to the neighbourhood policing model our force implemented locally two years ago. Safe4Summer is the perfect opportunity to highlight the strength of our partnerships in Greater Manchester, and our determination to minimise crime and disorder and to ensure Greater Manchester is a safer and more desirable place for all.”
TravelSafe Partnership Manager at Transport for Greater Manchester, Kate Green, said: “While the vast majority of people using the Bee Network do so safely and responsibly, we know that crime and anti-social behaviour increases over school holidays, and that is not something we will tolerate.
“We work hard every day to keep people safe, whether that’s through our engagement programme or the many proactive operations that take place. We will have an increased presence across the Bee Network to prevent and deter incidents, helping people to travel and enjoy their summer safely and with confidence.”
In 2023, Greater Manchester Police made a commitment that every district ward has a named local police officer, and we would keep communities informed through our use of the community messaging service, Bee in the Loop, which provides the latest news on events and incidents straight to your email inbox.
In April 2025, we welcomed the opportunity to further strengthen our neighbourhood offer, with an increase in numbers of neighbourhood officers by 176, to help GMP to continue to deliver in tackling crime and working with partners and communities to keep our streets safe.
To receive free direct email alerts about how your Neighbourhood Policing Team is keeping your area safe, sign up to Bee in the Loop - www.beeintheloop.co.uk.
To report crime in your neighbourhood, contact the police via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk, or by calling 101 or dialling 999 in an emergency.
Photographed at my crestie feeding station in the Scottish Highlands
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This dress seemed an easy concept, I believed it would take me an hour to finish, but instead I struggled for the whole afternoon.
Gesture, attitude, behaviour : a workshop with dancers Mauro Paccagnella and Alessandro Bernardeschi on march 6, 2007 at Erg (Ecole de Recherche Graphique, Brussels) for bachelor 1 students. Professors : Sabine Voglaire and Marc Wathieu. Pictures by Yves André.
Gesture, attitude, behaviour : a workshop with dancers Mauro Paccagnella and Alessandro Bernardeschi on march 6, 2007 at Erg (Ecole de Recherche Graphique, Brussels) for bachelor 1 students. Professors : Sabine Voglaire and Marc Wathieu. Pictures by Yves André.
our nephew has grown quite abit. now he very expressive and knows exactly how to manipulate the adult by acting cute and sad. but he still point at people using his middle finger. a habit he better change, lest he get himself into trouble.
Maxims of Behaviour
Alexander Knox
Kinetic light installation, 2008
Royal Mail House, cnr of Bourke & Swanston Sts (Melway ref. 2F, F3)
Maxims of Behaviour plays across the distinctive 10-storey, 1960s’ facade of Royal Mail House. Set among the giant billboards and screens of the south-eastern corner of the Bourke and Swanston Streets, Alexander Knox’s kinetic light work can be seen each winter evening from dusk till late, until 2012.
The work features colourful abstract imagery that moves spectral-like across the façade, transforming the site into a dynamic entity, a living thing that inhabits the area. The imagery is produced from abstracted video footage of the city’s light, colour and movement, and it acts as a mimetic device that echoes and feeds off its surrounds. The installation becomes an integral part of the nightscape, complementing the floodlit surroundings, creating an organic synthesis of movement and light. The title of the work is inspired by Lewis Carroll’s poem ‘Phantasmagoria’, in which the author draws an insightful parallel between ghosts and us.
Some 88 multi-coloured LED lights mounted on the ledges of the building facade are used produce the moving montage of light. This matrix of computer-controlled lights projects onto the surface of the building, with each light effectively acting as a pixel. Each night the average energy consumption is equivalent to running a 2400W small electric heater. The LEDs have a lifespan of 100,000 hours; they are very low maintenance and run on green power.
The City of Melbourne commissioned Alexander Knox to make Maxims of Behaviour as part of its Public Art Program.
Photograph by Greg Sims
RSPB Bempton Cliffs. This male gannet appeared to be very proud of the small piece of stone he had selected as a rather unusual gift for his partner who would be sitting on their nest - he sat with it in his beak for several minutes before flying off to present it.
I loved watching the male gannets gathering nesting material to take back to their nests. They seemed to congregate in certain spots and plucked all the grasses and wildflowers from it. The photos below show the different 'gifts' some of the gannets selected.
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Not many people expect that spiders are caring mothers. Here one stands guard over a newly hatched nest of young spiderlings. Very interesting to watch, although I do have a suspicion that when they grow big enough, they'll eat the mother......
I'm sure my behaviour contrasts with many other peoples. I first saw the egg sack on the ceiling of my bathroom about 3 weeks ago. Been keeping an eye out for them hatching. Spiders come to no harm in my house....
Gesture, attitude, behaviour : a workshop with dancers Mauro Paccagnella and Alessandro Bernardeschi on march 6, 2007 at Erg (Ecole de Recherche Graphique, Brussels) for bachelor 1 students. Professors : Sabine Voglaire and Marc Wathieu. Pictures by Yves André.
Instinctive behaviour - uses rocks to break open emu eggs, which are too big to crack with its own talons or beak.
All black-breasted buzzards know instinctively how to break open the gigantic size eggs of emus - too big to pick up or break with talons or beak.
They find a stone, pick it up with their beaks, and throw it at the egg until it breaks! This is purely instinctive behavior - it is not taught. Only one other raptor does the same thing - an African raptor who breaks ostrich eggs - even bigger!
Normally it takes between 4 and 6 throws to break the (plaster cast) emu egg.
Beatrice got it in one shot today!
The Black-breasted Buzzard (Hamirostra melanosternon), or Black-breasted Kite, is a large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae and the monotypic genus Hamirostra. Its wing length ranges between 440-500 mm, with females being larger.
t eats rabbits, large lizards, birds and carrion. It will also raid the eggs of ground-nesting birds, breaking large eggs by hurling stones against them with its large beak.
The Black-breasted Buzzard is endemic to Australia (found only there), mainly in the north and in semi-arid and arid central regions. It is rare in eastern, southern coastal or near-coastal mainland.
Habitat
Black-breasted Buzzards are found in lightly timbered plains, open country and tree-lined waterways through inland Australia and in semi-arid or arid regions.
Note : The emu "eggs" are realistic plaster casts - no real emu egg was harmed in this show
Bad Behavior from Preston describe themselves as a six piece “balls to the wall” glam rock extravaganza and that pretty much sums this band up in a nutshell. The last competitive band of the competition and good lord, what a way to finish! Looking every part the Glam Rockers resplendent in their colourful outfits and make up, but it was really the front man, Phil Bailey, who not only took centre stage but looked the most avant garde a he did his level best to be the consummate front man. With three guitars on stage, the vocals were sometimes overwhelmed especially during 'Born To Party' but it was still a good performance overall. The bands cover was Alice Coopers' 'Man Behind the Mask', and although not one of the famous Cooper songs, it was nevertheless a good cover by the band. Bailey is predictably theatrical here which ties in very well with the bands image and although this is a proper band with serious musicians, there's nothing in the book saying that you can’t do it without planting your tongue firmly in your cheek! Their final number 'Apocalypse Now' was the best of the set with its great guitar riff that has the place jumping on and off stage. As the song reached its climax Bailey announced "This is the end!" and as the curtain falls on their performance, the band are greeted with generous applause as they take their final bows. What a great way to end the competition!
I watched the young Roe kid nervously sneaking towards the buck..He approached slowly and trying to appear casually uninterested when the buck glared at him..He would put his head down and nibble at the grass and Buttercups..This happened four or five times and each time the adult would chase him away when he got too close as in the next shot.