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I was going to continue with the Friends of Nature series today. But after seeing this sunset last night. I decided today to take a short break from it. And resume with it tomorrow.
Being the national bird of Hungary, and capable of flying at speeds approaching 200mph I was delighted when this fabulous looking bird perched briefly to enable a few shots.
Image taken in the Hortobágy region of Hungary.
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Hey Wood Reserve, Wiltshire.
Unfortunately a brief visitor. He sang for two days, searched the nest boxes but alas no female and he then flew west.
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Common Grass Blue (Zizena labradus)
I chased this one around for while, it finally came to rest on a Convolvulus in Rick's (next door) front garden.
“Beauty is an ache, a presage.
A glimpse, a longing, and a
bewildering ecstasy.”
—Beth Powning
The year I turned 40, I flew to Costa Rica to try something that was on my bucket list: surfing. I took the Sunwing “champagne” flight, and stayed with family in a villa just steps from the ocean. It was a dream come true. This photo was taken one evening with my old Canon camera as I walked the beach alone. The sunset was spectacular—just the remedy at the time for my restless heart. It felt like a gift. It took my breath away.
I was raised by the water, but I haven’t always lived by lakes (and later the ocean) that I grew up around. I thought that I would return to the coast permanently at some point, but that hasn’t been in the cards for me. Only people who truly love the water know what it’s like to be separated from it. It is an ache that never leaves you. Although, if I were to leave here, inevitably there would be things to miss (like brilliant autumn leaves, my proximity to Toronto, etc.). You can never have it all, it seems, which is why we must be grateful for what we have. And I am grateful, for opportunities, memories and photos that can take me back—even if only briefly in my mind.
TD: f/5.6, 1/10 sec, ISO 400, @55 mm
This was captured during my first little trip out last week after catching Covid, while I haven't been to ill I just couldn't find motivation, so here I am back in the world but I fear I have missed the best of the photo ops for Autumn.
I hope all my Flickr friends are well xx
Painted Turtles - 1223
This was a treat to watch. When I came across these turtles, there were two, sharing what might be described as bigger than a branch, but smaller than a log. Let’s call it a small log....
A third turtle decided to join them, but in the process the other two got deposited into the water as the small log rolled. As the other two climbed back on, all three ended up in the drink. This process continued with various permutations for about 20 minutes until all three ended up on the small log............... for a brief time until one of them moved.........
.. a brief report of the birth of a new eruption of Etna volcano of these days: to wish an Happy and Lucky New Year 2014 to the whole community of Flickr .......!......
:o)).....................
Ezio.
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She was working on a small crab here, dropping it in the water briefly before grabbing it again and finishing it off. SW CT
Collab with my dear friend leanresident who took me back in time :-)
The title for the photo is also the title of a movie from 1945.
What a touching story! <3
Details: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brief_Encounter
Location: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bora%20Lota/204/46/42
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Cabbage White (Pieris rapae)
There were three Cabbage Whites frolicking around the garden. This one chose the Diosma for a brief rest.
Wandering Percher (Diplacodes bipunctata)
I took some time out to visit the Vic Uni Pond today to see if there were any signs of the Grebe Chicks hatching. While there I spotted a good number of Dragonflies flying around. This Percher obliged by pausing for a brief rest so I could get a shot.
……They lasted only for a brief moment but it was a sight to behold for sure. What you can't hear are the gentle tumbling of pebbles as the tide ebbs and flows - quite magical. Alan:-)…….
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A brief encounter with 37403 "Isle of Mull" in platform 2 at Carnforth.......... having rode behind her down from Preston, back in August. 2016.
The film "Brief Encounter" 1945, was based on a one act play of 1936 by Noel Coward, titled "Still Life".........
The sun finally came out late this afternoon (just) after 5 grey and miserable days. This is a 10 sec exposure - will try to make it the last of my sun photos for a while!
As many SL photographers I roam the sims looking for something to shoot. I came upon the water’s edge seeing a woman sitting all alone… for some unknown reason I put my camera down and sat beside her.
Here are her thoughts as I did that …
There is a woman, sad, broken wandering aimlessly from place to place. Thinking of nothing… just numb and in pain, wanting only to speak to no one but be alone.
She comes upon this peaceful beach one of many she has visited just to sit and stare at sky and waves dashing against the sand.
A man quietly speaks to her, not in the rude way of most but quietly softly perhaps even a gentle tone.
She finds she can bear to exchange words with him and soon the sun started it's decent
The sky ablaze with color as it starts to darken for the night
He offers his hand she takes it somehow knowing it will be ok. Her hand planted in his firm and warm as the night starts she thinks with a small smile hmm nice…
Chatting quietly as if they had been close friends for awhile, they were so at ease… a soft kind of happiness that just lays over you gently.
Night approached…and soon they parted wondering if there will be another time such as that.
The night started and the moon smiled brightly just for a brief moment… ~CarryAnne
An endless field of sunflowers on a farm in Kansas. It's rather sad that these beauties only last a few weeks at best, but what a glorius few weeks it is.
Mike D.
California hairstreaks
Not the most colorful but not a butterfly you see all that often in Southern California
It didn't hang about long enough for me to work out whether flare or rogue grass stems were causing the fuzzyness.
I like the early morning glow though..
Couldn't help but capture this brief moment as the sun started to poke through the trees and highlighted this forlorn branch with a few scrappy leaves. Lighting was harsh but quite like how this turned out. Taken in Hillock Wood, Princes Risborough.
Despite the quarantine, I am still thankful to be able to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of nature all around me. It is soothing to my soul... I love squirrels, and this adorable critter briefly posed for me in this lovely garden, captivating me with its beauty...
Praying dear friends you are continuing to stay safe and well during these trying times and grateful to those who take the time to view, fave, or comment. It is truly appreciated...
From Ham Hill, South Somerset. Same view, different day, different clouds, and a hint of sunlight over the landscape. Also known as British Summer.
Little Wattlebird (Anthochaera chrysoptera)
Pondering which flower on the Gum tree might have the sweetest nectar.
In all my travels I have never seen light like this. Not the best picture as we were racing back to camp, you have to be in by dusk. If you look really close you can see a rainbow.
If i just had 5 minutes and a tripod!
Wilbur takes a brief rest at Hall Point. We hiked a little less than 5 miles with over 2300 feet elevation gain. We are out of practice unfortunately but we made it.
This collared kingfisher (todiramphus chloris) would sometimes make a brief, early morning appearance on a tree at the edge of the sea. The bird would invariably fly back into thick mangroves after a short time. Photographed at Rimlay Bay, Hat Yao Noi, Phang Nga, Thailand.