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This image is included in 2 galleries 1) "Stunning Photos-A-XXXXIII" curated by anandamoy chatterji and 2) "I love lighthouse! Here are some of my favorites...in and outside of Second Life!" by Lanay Resident..
Originally called Eagles Nest Point, the lighthouse was built in 1891. It is located in Aireys Inlet, a small town along Great Ocean Road, somewhere between Anglesea and Lorne. The lighthouse is 34 metres high with an elevation of 66 metres.
Operator: Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
Light source: 120v, 1000W tungsten halogen lamp.
Intensity: White 116,000 CD. Red 23,000 CD.
Range: White 20 nautical miles, Red 16 nautical miles.
Character: Group flash 4 every 20 seconds.
This image is included in a gallery "Birds of the World part 8 - Oiseaux du monde partie 8" curated by tereliyesajjan2 ( ml J).
This image is included in a gallery "Spineless" curated by Xoel.R.
登山涉水
尋尋覓覓
水池之外
有蘆葦
火熱猛陽之下
飄飄忽忽
不遠不近
蜻蜓祗有一隻
走向蓮葉
蓮葉之外
祗
有
我
一
個
White Dragontail is a medium sized butterfly , wing span ranges from 40 to 45 mm. Wings are mainly black, the triangular forewing with hyaline cells, short and narrow radial cells in the hindwing, and has a pair of slender tails which looks like swallow's tail. Its adult is the smallest in the Papilionidae family in the world.
Ref: Fung Yuen Biodiversity Series. White Dragontail by Pun Sui Fai.
When feeding, they stay on one flower very briefly, usually for a second or two, then swiftly jump to another with no predictable route Capturing them in motion is a great challenge.
The reddish tinge is believed to be caused by the volcanic ash resulting from the recent eruptions in Chile. The colour has not been enhanced.
Without a tracking device, it was difficult to get pin-point sharpness. The stars in the vicinity appear like small needles.
A waterbuck enjoys a peaceful moment, quenching its thirst at a Namibian waterhole. The stillness of the water captures a near-perfect reflection, creating a striking image of wildlife in harmony with its surroundings.
The weather has been so bad lately, no sun and I hate shooting through windows. The last few birds I've posted have been shot through dirty wintery windows. Somewhat dull and soft but the pose was great...you can still see all our snow on the ground...
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Two young lions stride side by side across the sunlit plains of Etosha National Park, Namibia. Their synchronized steps and focused gaze capture a moment of unity, power, and emerging maturity in the African wild.
This hoverfly walks along the edge of the petal and is just about taking off.
The afternoon sun casts interesting shadows on the California Poppy petal.
I am happy with the vintaged, marble-like, statuette texture of the bird - rendered by the slight, unfrozen movement in the warm, later afternoon sun.
This image is included in gallery "Stunning Bird Shots" curated by anandamoy chatterji.
Mt Schank, an extinct volcano surrounded by fertile grazing land and large quarry, is about 15 km from the town of Mt Gambier, South Australia. A few hay stacks and herds of cattle are grazing happily down below.
This bird has done the sliding a few times. It struts its wings for balance when needed. Here I like the innocent look on its face...
This image is included in a gallery "Birds IV" curated by Annette LeDuff.
Nothing is happening save for a gentle breeze and a couple of helicopters in the overcast sky. A small pit of sand is exposed due to the very low tide - and ripples are formed around it.The St kilda Lighthouse is in the distant left.
(explored: May 20, 2011 #418)
This was taken next to Yarra River, the muddy water is in the background. In the morning, damselflies are active - busily courting and flying about.
Two alert mongooses emerge from their burrow, their keen eyes scanning the arid landscape. Their expressions hold a mix of curiosity and caution, perfectly adapted to the challenges of the desert. With the golden sunlight highlighting their fur, these small yet resilient creatures embody survival and adaptability in one of nature’s harshest environments.