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challenging conditions today with wind gusts of over 100 km/h
emberiza schoeniclus
rietgors
bruant des roseaux
Rohrammer
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in challenging times!
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Bleeding heart / Tränende Herz (Lamprocapnos spectabilis)
in our garden - Frankfurt-Nordend
A challenging sunset shoot in stormy weather at Kampen beach
Kampen, Sylt, Germany
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Life is challenging for all of us right now, but I will try to keep sharing some of the beauty from my small part of this vast world. Here in Canada, we are being told by our leaders to stay at home, but they also are encouraging us to get outdoors. Of course that means staying out of crowds, and keeping a safe distance from each other. So keeping this in mind, I will endeavour to continue taking pictures where possible.
This beautiful sunset was at the marsh boardwalk of Canada’s most southern national park, Point Pelee.
Thank you so much for all your favs and comments. Stay safe my friends!
Challenging times abound...
Hang on, people of the world, and keep showing kindness and spreading love....
Beautiful Sim created and designed by the amazing Elizabeth Nantes-Jewell ♥
Pose: "The Ottoman" by Gravity Poses. Thank you my Sweet Elizabeth ♥
And to the ONE who loves me inside out.....You amaze me! ISFLY ♥.
I just missed the in-coming of this guy folks and as you can see the right wing is all caught up in the with with growth around the post he perched on. This folks is one of the reasons I chose Birds as my Photographic Subjects, you never know just what you're gonna get, very challenging for sure.
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This is a beautiful view of storm clouds over distant mountains at Utah Lake. It was taken while standing on a remote wilderness mountain ridge (elevation 7,318). The trail leading up to this spot was one of the most challenging that I have driven. In fact, I was told that quads had sometimes had to turn back... and I think that side-by-side and quad drivers were surprised to see a truck up there. Some of the trail was extremely steep… and rocks beat up the tire walls. But it was worth it because the landscape was surreal with dead trees lying all over the place.
Note: To view the this image in chronological order with the rest of the photos from my recent 4,500 mile (7,242 KM), 4-month overlanding trip from Florida to Washington and back, visit www.flickr.com/photos/stevefrazier/albums/72177720302601994
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2020 has been a challenging year so far.
The COVID‑19 pandemic, colloquially the coronavirus pandemic, was first identified in December 2019. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020 and a pandemic on 11 March. As of 4 September 2020, more than 26.3 million cases of COVID‑19 have been reported in more than 188 countries and territories.
Hopefully there will be learnings for the future of mankind and global challenges.
♫ Big Will & The Bluesmen | Hard Times ♫
This was a more experimental version of the "Colors of 2 degree" photographs. The bright orange (yellow-red range) color penetrating through the mist becomes the light of the trees - which has fascinated me. The challenging part is the purple fringing - which was so strong that it was extremely difficult to remove completely, and I kept such imperfectness in this image in order to keep an acceptable shape of the front object. Your comments and feedback are welcome!
16:9 crop
A challenging setting with incredible backlighting, but one you can produce really nice results from.
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There were some dead trees which were not too tall that the Bee-eaters loved to perch on. However, if I wanted to have the sun at my back, which is ideal, I would've gotten most photos with the sky as the background. So I either chose better lighting and worse background or better background and worse light. You can tell from this photo which I chose. But that wasn't the only challenge or problem. Soon enough, I would find myself on the edge of giving up......
A challenging exercise in quadrant composition --
My daughter's cinema friend challenged me to design a 1x1 shot wherein each quadrant would be unique yet together would tell a visual story
Finally home! not that my summer so far has been boring (the last 2 months involved quite a bit of traveling), however there is no place like home. I took this one at the port of Aigina island in Greece, and I will say that it was a very challenging shot. I had with me only my small tripod, so I was pretty much layed on the ground and my camera wouldn't focus so I had to switch it to manual focus and tried to do it via the screen and not through the viewfinder. It was a lovely night, the blue hour more specifically, and the waterfront promenade at Aigina's port was quite busy. After the last ferry of the day departs from the island, they shut down the main street to pedestrians only so it's really nice for families to walk without being worried about traffic.
Bjarno - Factor 30
I got to do a collaborative build with an amazing person I am honored to call my friend. Thank you for challenging me in my art to create such a beautiful space with you.
Just before dawn in Samburu, northern Kenya, land of acacias and doum palms, land of sand and rock and dust, with the lifegiving Ewaso Ng'iro River coursing through it and separating the Buffalo Springs on the far bank and Samburu national reserves. Don't be lulled by the serene scene photographed from the Elephant Bedroom Camp, because there are crocodiles in the river and big cats stalking the banks. For the human visitors, a day of safari adventures is beginning; for the ones who live here, it's another day of survival in a challenging landscape. ©2022 John M. Hudson | jmhudson1.com
Andrea Bocelli - Ave Maria
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Praying for world peace during these very challenging times!
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Challenging me in order to protect all the hens. So not bad to shot he as close as this one. Both trying to do our best.
Jupiter 9. A non F stop lens. Probably half a step close to f2.5
As usual, global adjust.
Let me add I love the things this lens do with red tones...
Thanks all.
Often it is so challenging to maintain our innocence or just look at the world with the same wonder and purity as when we were untouched by it. This song reminds me of my younger self, that part of in all of us that has remained untainted and whole, capable of being true , authentic .
Once upon a time
Once when you were mine
I remember skies
Reflected in your eyes
I wonder where you are
I wonder if you think about me
Once upon a time
In your wildest dreams
Once the world was new
Our bodies felt the morning dew
That greets the brand new day
We couldn't tear ourselves away
I wonder if you care
I wonder if you still remember
Once upon a time
In your wildest dreams
And when the music plays
And when the words are touched with sorrow
When the music plays
I hear the sound I had to follow
Once upon a time
Once beneath the stars
The universe was ours
Love was all we knew
And all I knew was you
I wonder if you know
I wonder if you think about it
Once upon a time
In your wildest dreams
Moody Blues, Your Wildest Dreams
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Visit this location at Luanes Magical World in Second Life
I thought I should say where I got this beautiful dress:
@Uber - December 2018
Feathers Dress by Baiastice
in 15 colors
Hide/Show Upper and Lower feathers for each color.
Fat Pack 50%OFF +8 Bonus all colors by HUD
Mix & Match Feathers and Dress colors only by Fat Pack HUD
Maitreya - Hourglass - Freya - Isis - Physique
Headpiece by Belle Epoque
Wings by Blueberry
Body Glitter & Make Up by Izzy
A challenging bird to shoot in flight and this ones off my target list now for birds in flight. While the flight path is predictable, the bird is pretty fast and pretty small, so its hard to get into focus. Just found the right place to get the action and waited. I wasn't disappointed with several of them flying over the lake taking turns to catch flies hovering above.
I arrived later than intended in Brighton, Sussex, UK. The light was going and it was rather grey and rain was in the air. Missed the opportunity for the seagulls and lacked a little inspiration on the pier.....Then the sky opened fleetingly and I secured 2 or 3 shots. This is my favourite due to the cloud forming the number 5 to the right of the shot.....I have hesitated in putting this up because the people I have asked for a critique on this shot haven’t noticed the number.....Leaving the title looking a little challenging 😁.....The funny thing is that is all I can see now!
Anyway! Thanks for visiting.
You have a good weekend.....
A more somber image for today reflecting seasonal and life transitions. Undoubtedly inspired by my recent challenging time up at Denman Island.
Some challenging light this morning, but worth getting on site for 6:00 even though there was only a hour of good light before the clouds stole the moment. A view over the hazy flatland of South Oxfordshire, taken from Castle Hill at Wittenham Clumps.
Its challenging to walk through such a beautiful landscape like the elbe sandstone mountains, were behind every corner a fascinating view is waiting and keep the eye to the smaler details. But its worth it. Like here, where after the rain on the rocks a small waterfall is been formed.
Es ist eine Herausforderung durch eine so schöne Landschaft wie das Elbsandsteingebirge zu wandern, wo hinter jeder Biegung des Weges ein faszinierender Anblick wartet und trotzdem den Blick für die kleinen Details zu erhalten. Doch es lohnt sich. So wie hier, wo sich nach dem Regen auf den Felsen ein kleiner Wasserfall gebildet hat.
For this image, I just wanted to make a simple composition showing sea, rocks and sky. The long exposure disguises the fact that there were some strong waves coming in and that was making it quite challenging to keep my kit dry.
Back to reality!!! My brain is still foggy and resisting the idea of going back to work. I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays.
Found baby sea turtles last Christmas. I like the message of hope and strength they represent. Last year was certainly challenging but pushing through this year with a mindset of perseverance against adversity 😊
Shortie was in a bit of a challenging spot trying to get focus with grass in front of it and far away for my 400mm lens but the closest one we seen today. lol!
This is a challenging stretch of the coast path, as there is a series of these monster chalk cliffs. When I was younger I used to race up and down them quite enthusiastically, but nowadays I'm more inclined to cheat. If you veer off inland, there's a flat stretch you can walk along and then easily come out on to whichever viewpoint you choose.
However, on this occasion (according to the photographic record), I did actually do down to the beach here and then climb up that next cliff, where there were some good pics to be had ;-)
Happy International Cat Day 2021!
Repost
First posted the day after the photo was taken.
I apologize I haven't been more present on the Happy Caturday group in the latest months and maybe the same situation will be in the future, real-life can be challenging sometimes. But today, because I've managed to capture Tiny on one of her sweetest moments, because she's her mother's girl, and she adores Rammstein :) and sunsets, it's a must to share it with you.
Posted for the "Happy Caturday" theme "Makes me smile".
Have a great Caturday, you all!
This tree stands alone, and yet, not alone, in the middle of the field. I can see it for miles. It can see me for miles. I cannot get near it - too many challenging circumstances.
I put my mask on and go out into the world. I am faceless. People can see me coming. I can see them coming. They walk far away, around me, or, turn the other way. We cannot get near each other - too many challenging circumstances.
I have become like this tree - isolated, standing alone, and yet, not alone, in the middle of my world.
Under challenging skies and with headlights gleaming, Azuma unit 800103 bears down on Morpeth station with LNER's 9.52am Aberdeen - London Kings Cross (1E15) service.
Although it doesn't stop here, brakes are applied to negotiate the tight 90 degree left-hand curve immediately behind me - surely one of the tightest on the East Coast Mainline.
A quick shout-out to Greens Cafe on the station - best coffee I tasted in the north-east, and so good I went back for another👍
Given an arty tweak and intended to be viewed full-screen.
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1.43pm, 25th March 2023
This Cattle Egret had no qualms about challenging the Goat for the right to eat in this specific patch of grass. It's difficult to say from the Goat's expression, but I would say it is nonplussed.
Bones of an impressive romance
Scattered all across the sands
This was a challenging swimming area but so worth the initial entry difficulty. (You have to dive through the swell to enter.) Lots of lovely fisheys underneath the turbulence.
Exiting is even harder, especially when exhausted. You need to catch a wave to propel and lift you onto the jagged rocks. So many people injured, including myself.
I was also stung by bees, three times. (Honey producing region.)
On the other side of the big rocks is a five star resort you can sneak into, if you can survive the swim!
An old holiday snap. Actas Beach, Faralya, Turkey.
I'm all out of hope
One more bad dream
Could bring a fall
When I'm far from home
Don't call me on the phone
To tell me you're alone
It's easy to deceive
It's easy to tease
But hard to get release
(Les yeux sans visage) eyes without a face
(Les yeux sans visage) eyes without a face
(Les yeux sans visage) eyes without a face
Got no human grace
Your eyes without a face
I spend so much time
Believing all the lies
To keep the dream alive
Now it makes me sad
It makes me mad at truth
For loving what was youLes yeux sans visage) eyes without a face
(Les yeux sans visage) eyes without a face
(Les yeux sans visage) eyes without a face
Got no human grace
Your eyes without a face
When you hear the music, you make a dip
Into someone else's pocket, then make a slip
Steal a car and go to Las Vegas
Oh, the gigolo pool
Hanging out by the state line
Turning holy water into wine
Drinking it down, oh
I'm on a bus on a psychedelic trip
Reading murder books, trying to stay hip
I'm thinking of you and you're out there, so
Say your prayers
Say your prayers
Say your prayersNow I close my eyes
And I wonder why
I don't despise
Now all I can do
Is love what was once
So alive and new
But it's gone from your eyes
I'd better realise
(Les yeux sans visage) eyes without a face
(Les yeux sans visage) eyes without a face
(Les yeux sans visage) eyes without a face
Got no human grace
Your eyes without a face
Such a human waste
Your eyes without a face
And now it's getting worse
With the official arrival of Spring in Canada a few days ago and after a chilly weekend and snow yesterday here in London, milder weather arrived today making it truly feel like the season is here. The Robins singing their song and trees beginning to blossom further reaffirm the knowledge that winter has passed.
Wishing everyone good health and renewed hope in these challenging times.
The Chateau Lake Louise Lakeview Bar stands out as a rather nice place to have a cup of coffee, cocktail, beer or other favorite drink. Wonderful place to hang out after enjoying the many hikes that are around this beloved lake.
Hope you're all doing well during this challenging time. We're doing good here. Be well.