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Fire by its nature is destructive. It consumes and alters the state of matter. When fire burns through the forest, it leaves in its wake a sea of soot and ash. It's easy to see how observing the woods in this condition could be alarming to some. But for those who understand the role of fire in certain forested communities, it is a most welcome site. We know that it won't be long until life returns, with forms and grasses resprouting from intact roots, nourished by the minerals left in the fires wake, and benefitting from increased sunlight and reduced competition from the removal of woody plants in the understory.
Periodic low intensity fires are crucial for the maintenance of certain communities. These types of fires would have historically been started by lightning strikes in the hotter, drier months. Today, however, naturally occurring fires in the eastern U.S. are relatively rare. As a result, land stewards employ prescribed fire as a management tool. Unfortunately, these are often performed in the cooler, wetter months, which results in issues such as less efficient control of encroachment by woody species, and favoring a different herbaceous community.
Frequent low intensity fires also helps to reduce woody fuel load. Many of the mega fires observed in the western U.S. have resulted from unnaturally high fuel load brought on by fire suppression.
Fire ecology is a fascinating, important subject. Pictured here is a controlled burn in a longleaf pine savanna in the Angelina National Forest. Fire and longleaf are inextricably linked, and I have discussed this relationship in previous posts for anyone interested.
Is there anything quite as blissful as an amble by the seashore at sunrise?
When I cast my eyes out to sea, I notice that the horizon is hemmed in a marmalade orange with rivers of pulsing light saturating the water with gold, a watery wonderland.
The witchcraft spell of the morning light and the siren call of the sea is soothing to my soul.
ODC - FEBRUARY "TO CLEANSE"...
February comes from the Latin word februs, which means "to cleanse." The month was named after the Roman Februalia, which was a month long festival of purification and atonement.
By spending my time by the sea is a cleansing for me.
Light breaks through Father Winter's cruel gray cape and brings the fresh air we all long for.
taxi: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Seaside%20Drive/140/126/24
I got a Warhammer 40K Space Marine vibe from the Series 7 "Galaxy Patrol" collectable minifig, so naturally I had to make a small vignette of him slaughtering some xenos.
I love it when local fishermen educate us how they work. This fire is used for cleansing the side of their boats ...#Tanzania #beach-life
Kurds and friends are protesting Turkish State illegal invasion of Rojava
دەست خۆشی بۆ ئەوانەی بایکۆتی کەل و پەلی تورکی دەکەن
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The Cleansing...
We need deep cleansing of our thoughts on and often so that we can recharge our energy for our own health, happiness and purpose.
- Kishore Bansal
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I was really hoping this system would produce something other than torrential rains....Bah.
OM-D + mZuiko 9-18mm
©2013 Jamie A. MacDonald
I realized this last night, and confirmed it this morning. I am in a funk, paralyzed by my indecisiveness and lack of ability to commit to a project, start it and finish it. I am overwhelmed and buried by my piles of good ideas and good intentions. Basically, came to that conclusion last night when Susan and I went out to shoot in that old house and once I got through the doorway, and into the house, my brain said, “mission accomplished” and turned off. Camera settings were all off and I wasn’t seeing things the way I usually do...and as Susan was snapping away in every room, my mind basically took a nap. Confirmation came today, when I went with Katie to the fabric store, another one of my “happy places” and I walked from aisle to aisle thinking about this project and that project, once again, unable to commit to starting any of them and I left without buying a thing. When does that happen....? Like...NEVER!!! (of course, the mail came today, and that little issue is now remedied by an envelope full of fabric that is earmarked for yet another project that seemed like a great idea when I hit the BUY button) .
So, maybe this is the problem.... for many of you that have never met me, but visit me frequently here at my Flickr “home away from home”, and may or may not have me somewhat figured out (and if you do...please, oh God, please!! Fill me in!!), I am a bit late to the party and I think that this may be my problem... I did not follow Friday’s horoscope ( June 13, 2014). If you really do think you have me figured out.... this may amuse you:
LIBRA: You’ll be cleaning and clearing an environment, a method of working, or both. You are in a minimalistic mood, but be careful not to get rid of too much or scrub too hard.
WHAT?!!! Seriously...who are they talking to?!!! MINIMALISTIC?!! Someone please define that for me.... it can’t possibly mean what I think it means. And cleaning and scrubbing.... let’s just not go there... I don’t !!
hahahha.... I’m still laughing and this was from last friday!! Ok.... maybe, I should take a hint. So back to the ocean, back to the Oregon coast, deep cleansing breaths. (there, see, I’m cleaning..)
Quality: smu.gs/YU4R3q
Directly translated as "lotus cleanser", Joren Falls in Izu is celebrated for the pure, wasabi nourishing, water that flows through.
Izu, and Japan as a whole, plays host to a wealth of celebrated falls.
From from Izu: smu.gs/15LPIWY
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there's a water war going on about leaving enough water for wildlife and salmon in the lower klamath river. up in the klamath basin, conserving water means limiting irrigation and development.
since i was helping the economy by my tourism specifically to see wildlife, i was doubtful that killing all the critters is the way to make the town thrive. in fact, i found the very idea of comparing water sharing and conservation with genocide insulting. this was on the county fairgrounds and convention center in the town of klamath falls.
The world knows you as an assailant....that you are
The world regards you as a radical....that you may be
The world is aware of your fundamentalism....agreed
Cleanse Cleanse Cleanse... sheeple ...cleanse cleanse cleanse. Wash away your social comprehension.
They know not that your bearded, terrorist master has half a heart of gold...he is not only breeding terrorists, but also raising an orphanage. The accusing world doesn't satiate your chasm of hunger, the 'supposed' terrorist do. What a divine social dilemma.
Taken in Tekibari Nurania Madrasa & Orphanage for Children
Tekibari, Chanpur, Gazipur
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“Sometimes we’re taken into troubled waters not to drown but to be cleansed” 💧
Can’t believe we’re already up to the seventh photo in #StillFlickring. Time is just absolutely flying. Every 2 weeks, each of us in the group (Liisa, Havard, Savannah, Laura, Jana, Brittany, Christian, Sophie and Ethan) will challenge another to re-create an older self portrait dated back 2013 or earlier. It’s a way for us to see how far we’ve come as artists and how we’d interpret the concept today 💙💗
This week Liisa challenged me! When I took the original photo, I wasn’t really in the right headspace to create and whilst I did experiment with layering and editing, I wasn’t thrilled with the final result. It really reflected where my mind was at, which was from what I read last night in the Flickr description, was all over the place due to being faced with things in life that I had no little to no control over. Fast forward to now and I’m in a very similar headspace. It’s been a full on week, my mind is once again a little all over the place and some things are once again out of my control...which is scary and unsettling. So, here’s to hoping the dust settles soon... ☔️
I’m not thrilled with this recreation, but it marks a time in my life and as with any project, there’s ups and downs. It’s all part of the challenge. As always, thanks for always following along, liking + leaving comments/messages. I read every single one and appreciate you all xx
All my efforts to clean me
Leave me putrid and filthy
And how can You look at me
When I can't stand myself
I'm tired to be honest
I'm nobody
Perfect in weakness
I'm only perfect in just Your strength alone
-Flyleaf
It was rainy outside... and it came to my mind, a silly thought: why can't it be raining in here, too? Little did I know, it already was.
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10th week! Whooho! and was this photo a mess to take... I ended up flooding my bathroom (luckily neither the camera nor the flash got wet).
Conveniently, flickr apparently decided to revamp its design and... it looks great. AND it was long overdue. Might take a while getting used to, but it's promising.
Have a great week, everyone!
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Strobist info: Bare sb-24, camera left.
This was taken after a heavy downpour with strong winds. Many flowers lost their petals but the azalea held its own and was prettier for the rain.
a hundred and thirty
You know what I love? I love mornings when there's time to be able to shower myself clean, then slip back under the sheets to just lay around for a while. It's one of the best feelings in the world.
Have you heard of Kristin and Kayla? They are shhhooooooo cuuuuuute!!!!!
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