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Ndutu Conservation Area, Tanzania
Better be watched by an animal than a nosy man.
The world is like a book and those, who do not travel, only read the first page.
If you only visit 2 continents in your lifetime, visit Africa, twice.
All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2023
McDonald Creek flowing heavy with rain and snow melt in June is an impressive sight.
I visited Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park about a week before the Going-to-the-Sun Road was cleared for passenger vehicles in 2018. It was a bit disappointing, as the weather was wet, with heavy cloud cover, and the only way to get from West Glacier (where I initially stayed) to East Glacier is to drive US 2 about half-a-day around the southern part of the park.
I am intent on getting back to Glacier National Park in the near future to better experience the "Crown of the Continent" - If the Good Lord's Willing and the Creek Don't Rise...
La mar de fondo propicia esas olas que en muchas ocasiones saltan hasta el chalet de la derecha de la imagen. Esto, en Comillas es normal.
Otra cosa es la bruma entre gris y ocre que se muestra sobre la linea del mar. Polvo en suspensión traido por los vientos del sureste desde los desiertos africanos. Arena de una tonalidad anaranjada. Algo nunca visto en el norte de España.
En Canarias, en Lanzarote y Fuerteventura, se suelen crear , también procedentes del continente africano, unas nubes amarillentas. A lo largo de los siglos, los milenios, así se han creado un buen numero de playas maravillosas en esas dos islas con la arena procedente del desierto del Sahara.
Pero Cantabria no necesita nubes de arena para incrementar sus fantásticas playas. Para nada.
Así que esperamos y confiamos que este polvo en suspensión se retire rápidamente.
Muchísimas gracias a todos los amigos de flickr.
This used to be the Jumeirah Hotel Frankfurt until this April. It was the first Jumeirah on the European continent. Obviously, not as successful as it needed to be.
In the back of this image the IG Farben Haus, the Deutsche Bundesbank and the Ginnheimer Spargel (TV tower) all line up in front of the slopes of the Taunus.
Here in Brazil we are already counting down to the summer, me and family countdown to vacations. And in this vacation, in early December, we will cross the continent and land in Portugal to know the land of the discoverers. Enjoy the cold weather, and enjoy good Portuguese cuisine and beautiful cities.
* I'm grateful for visit, favs and comments of my photo.
Il s’agit de la plage de Notre-Dame. Cachée derrière un bois, à l’abri du vent, cette magnifique plage de sable blanc située au nord de l’île de Porquerolles est d’une beauté fascinante.
Moins fréquentée que les autres plages de l’île, la plage Notre-Dame s’étend sur près de 800 mètres. Alors vous serez tranquille pour vous reposer, contempler le paysage et vous baigner dans la mer bleue turquoise.
Cette île stupéfiante est la plus grande et la plus occidentale des trois îles d'Hyères. Selon European Best Destinations, une organisation qui promeut la culture et le tourisme dans le Vieux Continent, c’est ici que se trouve la plus belle plage d’Europe.
This is the beach of Notre Dame. Hidden behind a wood, sheltered from the wind, this beautiful white sand beach located north of the island of Porquerolles is fascinatingly beautiful.
Less crowded than the other beaches of the island, Notre-Dame beach extends for nearly 800 meters. Then you will be quiet to rest, contemplate the landscape and swim in the turquoise blue sea.
This amazing island is the largest and most western of the three islands of Hyères. According to European Best Destinations, an organization that promotes culture and tourism in the Old Continent, this is where the most beautiful beach in Europe is.
Chobe river, Botswana
I take pictures because I like it, not because I am good at it.
The world is like a book and those, who do not travel, only read the first page.
If you only visit 2 continents in your lifetime, visit Africa, twice.
All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2024
Proteas are a beautiful and interesting plant family from Southern Africa being very similar in appearance to the Waratah family of plants in Australia.
Proteas belong to the same family of plants (Proteaceae) as Australia's native Banksias, Grevilleas and Waratahs plus they require similar soil and climatic conditions and are extremely resilient plants.
The Proteaceae plants are an ancient plant family from the time of the Gondwana super continent when Dinosaurs were still extant.
Fossils of Grevillea Robusta (Proteaceae family) and feather fossils from this time period have been found from birds believed to be filling a similar ecological niche to todays Honey eaters for fertilizing these flowers.
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Chobe, Botswana
I take pictures because I like it, not because I am good at it.
The world is like a book and those, who do not travel, only read the first page.
If you only visit 2 continents in your lifetime, visit Africa, twice.
All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2025
They are flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, particularly the former sections Tsutsuji (evergreen) and Pentanthera (deciduous). Azaleas bloom in the spring (May and June in the temperate Northern Hemisphere), their flowers often lasting several weeks. Shade tolerant, they prefer living near or under trees.Azaleas are generally slow-growing and do best in well-drained acidic soil (4.5–6.0 pH). Fertilizer needs are low. Some species need regular pruning. Azaleas are native to several continents including Asia, Europe and North America. They are planted abundantly as ornamentals in the southeastern US, southern Asia, and parts of southwest Europe. In addition to being renowned for its beauty, the azalea is also highly toxic—it contains andromedotoxins in both its leaves and nectar, including honey from the nectar. 24786
KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
I take pictures because I like it, not because I am good at it.
The world is like a book and those, who do not travel, only read the first page.
If you only visit 2 continents in your lifetime, visit Africa, twice.
All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2024
* A shot from Namibia from 2007 and the fourth continent on our December travels . This was taken from the top of Dune 7 it was a extremely hard climb in the heat, i would not even attempt it now. The view from the summit was incredible . I am pretty sure about half way down you can just see Mary who had given up the climb she had more sense
Dune 7 is the highest dune in Namibia.The dune has been measured at over 1,256 feet and is named Dune 7 because it is the seventh dune one encounters after crossing the river Tsauchab.
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"Delonix regia", acácia-rubra, "É nativa da ilha de Madagascar, tendo-se em seguida espalhado pela zona tropical da África continental, sendo posteriormente, por sua beleza, levada a outros continentes, como a Europa e as Américas.[5] Por sua beleza, é uma das plantas mais usadas com fins ornamentais em regiões tropicais e subtropicais de todo o mundo."
Spanish Name: Libélula azul (Este es un ejemplar hembra ya que los machos presentan un bello color azul).
English Name: Black-tailed skimmer
Scientific Name: Orthetrum cancellatum
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Orthetrum
Age: Adult Female
Location: Prat de Cabanes-Torreblanca
Province: Castelló de La Plana
Country: Spain
Continent: Europe
Date: July 2018
Before knowing the weather condition of the Himalayan region we should understand its geography. The Himalayan region covers an area of 2,250 km with an average width of 200 km.
The forest belt of the Himalayan region consists of Oak, Rhododendron, Birch, Pine, Deodar, and Fir. And the monsoon season in this region lasts for mid June till the end of September. The Himalayas influences the meteorological conditions in the Indian subcontinent to the south and in the Central Asian highlands to the north to a great extent. It acts a climatic divider circulating the air and water system to a great extent. Because of its altitude and location it blocks the passage of the cold winds coming from the north to the Indian sub continent thereby making India's climate much more moderate. It also influences the rainfall pattern in India. The combined effect of rainfall, latitude and altitude largely influences the forests belts in the Himalayan region. The rainfall is mostly recorded during the monsoon time of June to September but it decreases as you travel from east to west. The snow-capped ranges of the Himalayas stretch 2, 250 km from the Namcha Barwa to Nanga Parbat on the Indus. The range extends from east to west up to central-Nepal and then takes a southeast to northwest direction.
www.himalaya2000.com/himalayan-facts/climate-of-himalayas...
Dandelions seem to grow all over North America, and probably the other continents, too. Like the rest of the Asteraceae, they have sterile ray flowers (which look like petals) and fertile disc flowers.
Even if they are common, and often treated as weeds, they have beauty. Isn't God a great artist? Thanks for looking at my photo.
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Andalusia is located in southern Spain and covers an area of 8 provinces. Andalusia is the second largest autonomous region in Spain. Beautiful Andalucía, the land of olives, oranges, sunflowers, beautiful mountain ranges and valleys, nice white mountain villages with beautiful squares, is a bridge between two continents, Africa and Europe, and is the point where the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea meet. There is something for everyone in Andalusia, from culture to beautiful terraces, sights, long beaches, beautiful inland areas with beautiful reservoirs, mountains and nice villages to visit. The capital of Andalusia is Seville. Zahara de la Sierra is certainly one of the most beautiful white villages Pueblos Blancos in Andalusia. The center has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1977. Zahara de la Sierra is nestled on a hilltop surrounded by the turquoise water of the reservoir. At the top, the Moorish castle watches over this whitewashed village and the surrounding area. The most famous landmark is undoubtedly the 13th-century Nasrid castle and its watchtower, the Torre del Homenaje.
The historic ruins and the breathtaking view of Zahara de la Sierra make a walk worthwhile! Zahara can get very hot in the summer months. You would soon desire a dip in fresh water, and that is also possible, a fresh dive, eating in the open air and other activities in this beautiful village! Viewpoint on the hilly area of Zahara de la Sierra and fantastic views of the reservoir and Lijar Mountains!
Andalusië ligt in zuid Spanje en beslaat een gebied van 8 provincies. Andalusië de op één na grootste autonome regio in Spanje en meer dan twee keer zo groot als Nederland. Het mooie Andalusië, het land van de olijven, sinaasappels, zonnebloemen, mooie bergketens en valleien, leuke witte bergdorpen met mooie pleintjes, is een brug tussen twee continenten, Afrika en Europa, en is het punt waar de Atlantische Oceaan en de Middellandse Zee elkaar ontmoeten. Er is voor elk wat wils in Andalusië, van cultuur tot mooie terrasjes, bezienswaardigheden, lange stranden, prachtige binnenlanden met mooie stuwmeren, bergen en leuke dorpen om te bezoeken. De hoofdstad van Andalusië is Sevilla. Zahara de la Sierra is zeker één van de mooiste witte dorpjes ‘Pueblos Blancos’ in Andalusia. Het centrum is UNESCO Werelderfgoed sinds 1977. Zahara de la Sierra ligt genesteld op een heuveltop omgeven door het turkooise water van het reservoir. Bovenaan houdt het moorse kasteel de wacht over dit witgekalkte dorpje en de omgeving. De beroemdste bezienswaardigheid is zonder twijfel het 13de-eeuwse Nasrid kasteel en haar uitkijktoren, de Torre del Homenaje. De historische ruïnes en het adembenemende uitzicht maken een wandeling er de moeite waard! Zahara kan erg warm worden in de zomermaanden. Je zou al snel verlangen naar een duik in fris water, en ook dat kan, een frisse duik, eten in de buitenlucht en andere activiteiten in dit prachtige dorpje! Foto van het reservoir en de heuvelachtige omgeving van Zahara de la Sierra met fantastisch uitzicht op het Lijargebergte.
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
I take pictures because I like it, not because I am good at it.
The world is like a book and those, who do not travel, only read the first page.
If you only visit 2 continents in your lifetime, visit Africa, twice.
All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2024
KONSTANTINOS KAVAFIS
Gli uomini solitari vedono cose che noi non vediamo: hanno visioni dal mondo soprannaturale. Essi affinano l'anima attraverso l'isolamento, il pensiero e la continenza. Noi la rendiamo ottusa con i contatti, la mancanza di riflessione, i piaceri. Per questo essi vedono quel che noi non possiamo vedere. Chi è solo in una stanza silenziosa, ode chiaramente il battere dell'orologio. Se entrano però altri e il movimento e la conversazione hanno inizio, cessa di udirlo. Ma il battito non smette per questo di essere accessibile all'udito.
Troup Head Nature Reserve - Ecosse
Les hautes falaises de Troup Head offrent un cadre spectaculaire à la seule colonie de fous de Bassan du continent écossais, plusieurs milliers viennent s'y reproduire.
La plus importante colonie étant sur l'île de Bass Rock dans le Firth of Forth.
The high cliffs of Troup Head offer a spectacular setting for the only colony of gannets on the Scottish continent, several thousand come to reproduce there.
The most important colony being on the island of Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth.
Istanbul - Turkey
It's the strait that unites the Black sea to the sea of Marmara and marks together with Dardanelles strait, the Southern border betwen the European continent and the Asian continent
As we approached the area the seas became much calmer and the sun attempted to peer through the heavy cloud cover. The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica, located at the base of the Southern Hemisphere. Antarctica is a continent, bigger than Europe, North America or Australia,
Les Uros (ou Urus) sont un peuple habitant autrefois des îles flottantes de la région de Puno, sur la rive péruvienne du lac Titicaca. Le nom Uros vient de leur langue initiale, l'uruquilla, dans laquelle ils s'auto-désignaient Kyotsuñi, abréviation des mots Qhas qut suñi signifiant « les gens du lac ». Un autre dénomination est Lupihaques, signifiant « fils du soleil ».
The Uros (or Urus) are a people who once inhabited floating islands in the Puno region, on the Peruvian shore of Lake Titicaca. The name Uros comes from their initial language, uruquilla, in which they called themselves Kyotsuñi, an abbreviation of the Qhas words qut suñi meaning "people of the lake". Another denomination is Lupihaques, meaning "son of the sun".
PENDING... Ribes
More from the garden, a beautiful deep rich colour... open inviting.
Ribes sanguineum (Ornamental Currant), when young in Spring, they have a strong resinous scent. The flowers are produced in early spring at the same time as the leaves emerge.
This member of the gooseberry family is a plant we know well in Great Britain and the Continent.
As it has escaped from gardens many years ago, and is now naturalised along many roadside hedgerows, where it is to be seen in flower in March, long before other woody species are in bloom.
Its leaves have a pungent smell and are very like those of the gooseberry, but it is without the gooseberry's sharp thorns. It usually grows up to about 2-3 m tall.
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Skullcrusher - Golden Eagle flies by with ground squirrel kill. I switched cameras to account for the fact that the eagles were flying farther out today. The moment I switched cameras of course, the male Golden Eagle nabs a shrieking California Ground Squirrel and flies right by me with an audible whoosh of wings. I frantically panned and zoomed out. Fortunately, I locked on and got the key sequence in critical focus. I was very pleased to finally capture an image of a Golden Eagle with prey with a soft background.
This particular eagle is an extremely quick and efficient hunter. He originally grabbed the squirrel by the body, but deftly readjusted one set of talons to crush the skull in midair. It's no wonder Golden Eagles are apex aerial predators across multiple continents: they combine size, strength, and speed, all three of which are a rare combination in a single species of raptor.
Species: Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
Location: Northern California, CA, USA
Equipment: Canon EOS R7 + EF 100-400mm IS II
Settings: 1/2500s, ISO: 2000, f/5 @271mm, Electronic Shutter, Handheld
This male Harlequin Duck hauled out temporarily on a rock in the creek below Cameron Falls in Waterton Lakes National Park in southwestern Alberta. That protected area in the Canadian Rockies lies within the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem, and is also part of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and World Heritage Site (along with Glacier National Park in Montana, USA).
Miss Continent 2023: Russian Federation.
I would like to express my gratitude for the opportunity given to me for the first time in the history of the Miss Continent pageant to represent not Russia, but the Russian Federation, the largest country on the earth that has territories both in Europe and Asia and represent and speak on behalf of the 190 nationalities that make up this vast country.
In my journey in Miss Continent, I intend to show you unknown regions and styles that will not always be Russian stereotypes, but they are included in the great heritage of the "Russian world" as national treasures.
For today’s presentation on the theme "Tropical Forest Paradise," Tara took inspiration from nature around the Black Sea areas.
According to historians, there are no natural tropical forests within the Russian Federation. But, in the southernmost climatic zone are the subtropics, on the Black Sea coast around the Caucasus that hold something different, awaiting you.
The tropical forest is like a precious treasure of oxygen along with many colorful jewels in emerald, citrine and rubies.. all bright and rich colors you can ever imagine. Full of millions of wonderful bird songs and the warmth of sun rays. Sometimes, when rains come, the water drops make Life wake under the hot sun.