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Young Female Rose Breasted Grosbeak calling and vibrating to coax her father to hurry up with lunch :-)
even with my pockets full of treats and a neighbor alongside whom lulu adores, lulu hasn't allowed herself to be coaxed to her beloved beach in a couple of months.
don't know why .. she hasn't told me yet.
perhaps, as she can barely hear now, vibrations from waves pounding the sand may be disconcerting to her
so hope she will let me take her there again.. :)
think this was photographed the last time she would go all the way down the beach path to the grassy sand above the ocean steps
its after i broke my camera so she is out of focus, yes.
still
i like the timeless feeling
and love that it reveals an essence of lulu's that has burst my heart since i first met her as a puppy..
her gentle, glowy openness to everything ... and to everyone *
:)
I shot this with my Canon 70D camera and its kit zoom lens on the patio of Govinda’s vegetarian restaurant in Tucson, Arizona on Thanksgiving a few years ago. I put food down for it to coax it to come closer to me.
It took some coaxing ;) I think someone held up some food behind my head to get the schnoodle's full attention.
Bounce flash used here. Gelled to match the light within the space.
Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is after your barn.
--Hesiod
With a web like a funnel, I managed to momentarily coax this very shy Labyrinth Spider out just far enough to grab a few quick shots.
At Lackford Lakes SWT Reserve 29 July 2017
When I was younger, I'd coax chickadees to land on my fingers in the winter to take waxworms there. They must have been gentle with me since I never once got stabbed by those seriously-sharp toenails.
Eventually someone decided just to coax it onto his finger - and survived!
Titterstone Clee, Shropshire.
Guillemot chicks learn to swim before they can fly. To get into the water it is not unusual for them to leap, and fall, some 300ft down cliff faces coaxed by their parents. This one had literally just jumped and was now sticking very close to one of its parents. The poor thing did look a bit shocked by it all.
Quiet as untroubled waters
another austere day gives way
allowing a sun-tanned twilight
to gently coax the night awake
Once our special time together
we watched for Hesparus in half-light
of the genial summer's eve
The harvest of time's scythe
has sustained me and I no longer grieve
Over the many lost evenings
and things we shall never see
for this special time of day
God has given to us all
even if the only one who enjoys it
-Prometheus
There are endless possibilities coaxing structures and colours from the outflow waters of Icelandic rivers.
Burning Bush (Kochia scoparia), behind CNC, Kelowna Rec Field, Kelowna, BC.
1:15 PM (four minutes after the previous image).
Successfully coaxed....
Coaxed it onto my fingers for a few quick shots to show its size, them put it back in the sunflowers. I know many consider them garden pests, but I don't mind them. And, if they aren't quick, they become wren food... Andover, NJ
Captured and released. Used 5 lights in studio to get this shot. It was very cooperative while I moved the camera around and nudged him into position. Had to coax him into sticking his tongue out. Nerodia erythrogaster
Tried coaxial rotors but it looked just too big. Anyway it has two giant rear thrusters and side thrusters for stabilisation, so I guess it's fine with just the top rotor (and no secondary at the tail).
Leaning out the cab of the Kettle Valley Steam Railway's pride and joy, volunteer engineer Eric coaxes the throttle of engine 3716 as they head upgrade. Whizzing through Summerland BC's agricultural Prairie Valley, the top speed on this portion of the former CP Princeton Subdivision is 25 MPH.
Tonights project, a red barn I passed the other day while returning from an appt out of town. This time of year there is a weed or ground cover that's a bright yellow that grows in lots of pastures I've seen which was a perfect contrast to the richness of this red barn. In another life, I wanted to redo an old barn into a house. I would definitely wheedle my way into this one! Textures a combination by Kerstin Frank and PicMonkey.
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The littlest Sparrow took a little coaxing, and some extra coaching from Dad, but she made it! All four little Sparrows are off on their own and flying about happily. The End.
See the set "Jack Sparrow" and it will be easier to view all 17 photos and read the captions. Thanks.
"But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows." Luke 12:7
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Taken first thing in the morning during my daily lock-down exercise allowance, this image of a mute swan gracefully paddling on a calm Penryn River is kind of a metaphor for what we're going through right now.
We all know the analogy - how a swan appears graceful despite furiously kicking under the water... Well to me, this morning's sunrise was so calm and serene, despite the chaos around us with the COVID-19 virus.
Stay safe everyone - and look after each other.
This photo was shot as three bracketed exposures for HDR processing, with an extra slightly faster shot of the swan blended over the top.
The swan isn't exactly where I wanted him. But seeing as I coaxed him over with a series of clicks and whistles (one man and his swan!), I'll take what got!
Base image: ƒ/16 | 1/5 sec | ISO 100 | 3x bracketed exposures for HDR processing
Swan image: ƒ/8 | 1/10 sec | ISO 100
Canon 6D MkII | 24-105mm lens at 80mm | Lee Soft Grad ND & ND Filters | Tripod | Taken 28-03-2020 at Penryn
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Wild fox napping - he was unusally tame and after a few weeks of patient coaxing, he started taking food from my hand!
They often like to nest in trees, but I still think it looks slightly odd to see a duck in a tree. Apparently the female coaxes the young down from the nest when they are ready (or not!).
We were coaxing some youth for a shot....a local hip group, but they were too shy or worried their parents will find out. So much for true street shots......so I got Bigbro to pose instead.
Our night outing at the Pavillions, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. The Pavillions, Festive Lights. The commercial side of Christmas, on this years festive season....saw a great numbers of visitor to this popular shopping mall in the centre of Kuala Lumpur.
Voigtlander Bessa R3M, Nokton Classic 40mm f1.4 MC, KODAK PORTRA 160VC, Wide Open
Roaming the back roads of Antrim County near our cabin, I am sometimes able to coax my husband onto a dirt road. A “city kid”, it’s only his love for me that overcomes his innate dread. His knuckles turn white while gripping the wheel. You can tell he’s wishing he had a week’s supply of food along and that he had notified his next of kin. Around the next bend we may fall off the edge of the world. Hasn’t happened yet . . . ! Texture by boccacino.
Just finished a workshop up in Yellowknife, NWT with Ōffbeat photography. With a little patience and luck, Lady Aurora was coaxed out of hiding.
Moscow. Kubinka Tank Museum.
The M3 Stuart, formally Light Tank M3 was an American light tank of World War II. It was used by British and Commonwealth forces prior to the entry of the USA into the war, and thereafter by US and Allied forces until the end of the war. The name General Stuart or Stuart given by the British comes from the American Civil War General J.E.B. Stuart and was used for both the M3 and M5 Light Tank; in British service it also had the unofficial nickname of Honey. To the United States Army the tanks were officially known only as Light Tank M3 and Light Tank M5.
History
Observing events in Europe, American tank designers realized that the Light Tank M2 was becoming obsolete and set about improving it. The upgraded design, with thicker armor, modified suspension and new gun recoil system was called "Light Tank M3". Production of the vehicle started in March 1941 and continued until October 1943. Like its direct predecessor, the M2A4, the M3 was armed with a 37 mm M5 gun and 5 .30-06 Browning M1919A4 machine guns: coaxial with the gun, on top of the turret in an M20 AA mount, in a ball mount in right bow, in the right and left hull sponsons.
To relieve the demand for the radial aero-engines used in the M3, a new version was developed using twin Cadillac V-8 automobile engines. The new model (initially called M4 but redesignated M5 to avoid confusion with the M4 Sherman) also featured a redesigned hull with sloped glacis plate and driver's hatches moved to the top. Although the main criticism from the using units was that the Stuarts lacked firepower, the improved M5 series kept the same 37 mm gun. The M5 gradually replaced the M3 in production from 1942 and was in turn succeeded by the Light Tank M24 in 1944.
Combat history
Light Tank M5A1 passes through the wrecked streets of Coutances.
An Australian Stuart I during the final assault on Buna.
A British M3 (Stuart I) knocked out during fighting in North Africa.The British Army was the first to use the Light Tank M3 as the "General Stuart" in combat. In November 1941, some 170 Stuarts took part in Operation Crusader, with poor results. Although the high losses suffered by Stuart-equipped units during the operation had more to do with better tactics and training of the Afrika Korps than the apparent superiority of German armor in the North African campaign, the operation revealed that the M3 had several technical faults. Mentioned in the British complaints were the 37 mm M5 gun and poor internal layout. The two-man turret crew was a significant weakness, and some British units tried to fight with three-man turret crews. The Stuart also had a limited range, which was a severe problem in desert warfare as units often outpaced their supplies and were stranded when they ran out of fuel. On the positive side, crews liked its high speed and mechanical reliability, hence its unofficial nickname of Honey. The high speed and high reliability distinguished the Stuart from cruiser tanks of the period, in particular the Crusader, which composed a large portion of the British tank force in Africa up until 1942.
From the summer of 1942, when enough US medium tanks had been received, the British usually kept Stuarts out of tank-to-tank combat, using them primarily for reconnaissance. The turret was removed from some examples to save weight and improve speed and range. These became known as "Stuart Recce". Some others were converted to armored personnel carriers and were known as "Stuart Kangaroo", and some were converted command vehicles and known as "Stuart Command". M3s, M3A3s, and M5s continued in British service until the end of the war, but British armor units had a smaller proportion of these light tanks than US units.
The other major Lend-Lease recipient of the M3, the Soviet Union, was even less happy with the tank, considering it undergunned, underarmored, likely to catch fire, and too sensitive to fuel quality. The narrow tracks were highly unsuited to operation in winter conditions, as they resulted in high ground pressures that sank the tank into the snow. Also, the M3's radial aircraft engine required high-octane fuel, which complicated Soviet logistics as most of their tanks utilized diesel. However, the M3 was superior to early-war Soviet light tanks such as the T-60, which were often underpowered and possessed even lighter armament than the Stuart. In 1943, the Red Army tried out the M5 and decided that the upgraded design wasn't much better than the M3. Being less desperate than in 1941, the Soviets turned down an American offer to supply the M5. M3s continued in Red Army service at least until 1944.
In US Army service, the M3 first saw combat in the Philippines. Two battalions, comprising the Provisional Tank Group fought in the Bataan peninsula campaign. When the American army joined the North African Campaign in late 1942, Stuart units still formed a large part of its armor strength. After the disastrous Battle of the Kasserine Pass the US quickly followed the British in disbanding most of their light tank battalions and subordinating the Stuarts to medium tank battalions performing the traditional cavalry missions of scouting and screening. For the rest of the war, most US tank battalions had three companies of M4 Shermans and one company of M3s or M5/M5A1s.
In the European theater, Allied light tanks had to be given cavalry and infantry fire support roles since their main cannon armament could not compete with heavier enemy AFVs. However, the Stuart was still effective in combat in the Pacific Theater, as Japanese tanks were both relatively rare and were generally much weaker than even Allied light tanks. Japanese infantrymen were poorly equipped with anti-tank weapons and tended to attack tanks using close-assault tactics. In this environment, the Stuart was only moderately more vulnerable than medium tanks. In addition, the poor terrain and roads common to the theatre were unsuitable for the much heavier M4 medium tanks, and so initially, only light armor could be deployed. Heavier M4s were eventually brought to overcome heavily entrenched positions, though the Stuart continued to serve in a combat capacity until the end of the war.
Though the Stuart was to be completely replaced by the newer M24 Chaffee, the number of M3s/M5s produced was so great (over 25,000 including the 75 mm HMC M8) that the tank remained in service until the end of the war and well after. In addition to the United States, United Kingdom and Soviet Union, who were the primary users, it was also used by France, China (M3A3s and, immediately post-war, M5A1s) and Tito's partisans in Yugoslavia (M3A3s and few M3A1).
After the war, some countries chose to equip their armies with cheap and reliable Stuarts. The Republic of China Army, having suffered great attrition in terms of armors as a result of the ensuing civil war, rebuilt their armored forces by acquiring surplus vehicles left behind in the former PTO by the US forces, including 22 M5A1s to equip two tank companies. They would have their finest hours during the Battle of Kuningtou, for which the tank came to be known as the "Bear of Kinmen" (金門之熊). The M5 played a significant role in the First Kashmir War (1947) between India and Pakistan, including the battle of Zoji-la pass at an incredible altitude of nearly 12,000 ft. The vehicle remained in service in several South American countries at least until 1996.
During the 60s and 70s, the Portuguese Army also used some in the war in Angola, where its all terrain capability (compared to wheeled vehicles) was greatly appreciated.
Production history
Produced 1941-1943
Specifications
Weight 14.7 tonnes (32,400 lb)
Length 4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Width 2.46 m (8.1 ft)
Height 2.3 m (7.5 ft)
Crew 4 (Commander, gunner, driver, co-driver)
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Armor 13 - 51 mm
Primary
armament 37 mm M6 in M44 mount
174 rounds
Secondary
armament 3 x .30-06 Browning M1919A4 MG
7,500 rounds
Engine Continental W-670-9A, 7 Cylinder air-cooled radial
250 hp (186 kW)
Power/weight 17.82 hp/tonne
Suspension Vertical volute spring
Operational
range 120 km (74 mi)
Speed 58 km/h (36 mph) (road)
30 km/h (18 mph) (off-road)
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Taken for 'Saturday Self Challenge'; "Shiny macro".
These are BNC cable connectors as used in TV systems. Anything you watch on TV will surely have passed through a whole load of these.
For scale, this is around 40mm square.
#439
I couldn't coax this Yellow-headed Blackbird out of the tall grass. He would peek out occasionally. The one time he emerged, it was to fly away.
Seen at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.
new bento head from AK - free for anniversary event (until June 20)
shown with nana skin by skinneyr - kora hair by truth (previous gacha) - coax necklace - group gift from cynful -
shot in my new mini skybox by bueno - gacha @ K9
Старинный английский заточной камень Charnley forest. Поверхность тонко притёрта и выглажена от длительной работы. Микрофото с объективом Mitutoyo M Plan Apo 20x0.42 с Raynox DCR-150 в качестве тубусной линзы на штативе микроскопа МББ-1А. Освещение через объектив с переделанным опак-иллюминатором ОИ-21. Стэкинг, кадрирование. По горизонтали кадра ~696мкм. Камера Fujifilm X-T5
•"The smallest feline is a masterpiece." -- Leonardo da Vinci
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This kitten was a bit shy about posing for the camera . But ...with a little coaxing ...her curiosity overcame her shyness :-)))
Thanks for the visit ....happy Sunday :-)
Couldn't quite coax this little bird fully into the light. But it had found a nice little sheltered spot, so I can't blame it.
I took my dad out looking for snowy owls this afternoon. We struck out there, though we did find a couple cool birds in his back yard. This red-breasted nuthatch was a wonderful treat to see. Ironically, I try my best to lure them into Lake Meyer Park over in Winneshiek County, coaxing them with peanuts (their favorite winter food) to no avail. What a strange world.
Mrs. Bluebird is coaxing Junior to fly with her by offering the grub as bait. Junior is intentionally ignoring her because he is stubborn and doesn't want to work for his food. Mrs. Bluebird wins in the end.
Getting into stride, the crew of 4-4-0 SPS 2976 have coaxed their ancient iron horse into a fine gallop as they set out from Malakwal on their journey to Khushab on the morning of December the 22nd 1995.
I have re uploaded this, it was scanned originally from a print found inside a book on my bookshelf, but investment since in a decent dedicated 35mm film scanner has bought about an improvement in quality. And, it goes better into the sequence of this album if presented this way.
I had waited here for this train, timed to leave Malakwal at 07:55, on three mornings, the light and train not meeting satisfactorily on the two previous attempts due to a prevailing early morning cloud which usually burnt off too late for this train. And it is worth pointing out that an exhaust of steam is not usual from an oil burner, which I can only assume burns hotter thus preventing the superheated steam from saturating as it hits the air.
And the cyclist..a dilemma as the train approaches. Should I stop him whilst the train passes? Will he stop anyway, but in front of me and stare, this reaction often happened back then in rural areas where westerners were not a common sight. Or should I just let him cycle past..The train gets closer and I can begin to judge the speed and positioning of both cyclist and train. Let him pass, it should work.. he barely looks at me, and he will never know how much he completes the picture.
Autumnal Warmth: Cozy Moments at Barrel Vault Manor
The autumnal evening descends with a subtle chill, coaxing us indoors where the inviting warmth of the crackling fire envelops us like an old, cherished blanket. Slipping off well-worn slippers, we find solace in the plush embrace of the surroundings. A slice of pumpkin pie, its aroma nostalgic and comforting, beckons from a nearby table, promising a taste of sweet memories.
With phones set aside, the anticipation of cherished moments with friends intensifies. Laughter and friendly banter mingle with the promise of board games and card shuffles, casting a golden glow upon the room. As the night deepens, the crackle of the fire competes with the joyous sounds of camaraderie, creating a melody that resonates with the timeless essence of autumnal gatherings at Barrel Vault Manor.
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Credits
∘ Dead Unicorn
Dead Unicorn - Phone Clutter White
Dead Unicorn - Barrel Vault Manor @ SL Home & Decor Weekend Sale
∘ Dahlia
Dahlia - Raven Rug @ Collabor88
∘ What Next
{what next} Toasty Slippers (Group Gift)
∘ Apple Fall
Apple Fall Backgammon Board
∘ Dust Bunny
dust bunny . harvest feast . pumpkin slice
∘ HAIKEI
:HAIKEI: ROSY / 4 Table
∘ Zigana
Zigana . rag rug . hunter
Macro Mondays theme: Monday, August 13th is Mesh.
This is a piece of Coaxial Cable - guess this is old school now. Was destined to be part of the feed for the TV - now we have fiber optics.
Happy Macro Monday to all ...
Soft shadows coax the nite along
They chase the sun,
She flees their arms
And, quiet settles heavy on the soil
It sleeps, it dreams, It wakes refreshed
And, morning shakes the cobwebs clear
Another day released from shadows’ arms
Southernwood Nature Reserve
With 28 buzzards counted worming in a field nearby the other day, I managed to coax this beauty to the reserve today with some fresh meat.
Just need to attract some sun and some buzzard feet!!
Thank you for taking a look at my images.
The few days of unusually warm weather coaxed some of the woodland flowers out a little earlier than usual. Bristol Woods was carpeted with these lilies.
My connection to the world...
Photographer's note: I played with depth of field and f-stop for this macro. Even for the higher f-stops, it is amazing just how shallow the depth of field is for macro photography. If I lined the two RJ-45 plugs to just about the same plane with a high f-stop, but not too high to cause the image to suffer, I was able to have both plug heads in focus. I certainly see why focus stacking can be helpful for some macro photographs because then all the important elements could all be in focus. I'm not there yet. It has to be done in both photographing and the post-editing process with specific software. I have yet to try it. For this photo, I went simple. I held an ethernet cable up to the sky. I liked a narrow depth of field to focus on one side of one plug.
HAPPY HALLOWE'EN – SEE YOU SOON <3
“I want him to see the flowers in my eyes and hear the songs in my hands.”
- Francesca Lia Block, Dangerous Angels
Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkKKzTYIe3Q
MONSTER MASH – BOBBY “BORIS” PICKETT
A TALE FOR HALLOWE'EN
Haunted by the past
shadow weavers spin a grisly path
bloodshed ripened by the burning laughter
cackling; cawing birds with blackened plumage
sit amongst the great oaks circled like ancient stones
pondering; deliberating;
coaxing thoughts from secret innocent brains
spitting; spilling intestinal,
twisted columns like engorged worms
emerge from rounded tors
where tombstones fall in all their lost directions
point like arrows to distance lands
where once they came on voyages bound
for incoming tides; lapping
and supping like thirsty dogs worked on the lands
salting sea dogs; march like Marsh frogs; croaking;
encroaching in their hordes
green as slime from slurry pits
and stinking; stench invading nostrils;
hopping crops to miss the circles where creatures from
another realm have mystified the hoi polloi for centuries;
eventually the stories fell to urban myths
and historic notions hid the truth
that Hallowe'en is an intelligent invention;
an intervention to prevent our troubled pasts
from catching up on us and suffocating slowly all our pre-conditioned thoughts
and cognitive behavioural patterns,
yet still we seek the darkness on this, some say, sacred night
and others hide within their homesteads;
sprinkled salt to every step and window sill;
they sit in fear in dim-lit candlelight;
ready to be blown out at any given moment
when chance or fate brings strangers thereabouts
to wrap sharply on the knockers on their wooden doors
and as they shiver beneath the old iron bedstead
and scrunch their eyes tight shut;
a primal squeeze of distant recognition
springs sharply piercing to their memories
and all the compartmental little shutters laying dormant
within their harrowed minds; awaken now; stir times
from ancient burial grounds where stones rock in their cradles
deep beneath the earth;
disinterred they fall and crash like thunder;
splintering marble; splicing names and dates
that once meant something to someone,
now crumble as the dead rise up again
and those who knock on doors
come laughing like rag tag beggars seeking all you have
DON'T hide; that is the very worst thing you can do;
unlock your doors and beckon them inside
offer sweets and cookies; treats; avoid the tricking;
that trickery; magical menacing personified
they come with intent to rob your larder,
but better that than leave them all outside
for some of us it has no other meaning
than a little fun on one night of the year
but for others of us gathering on the hillside;
cloaked and daggered; hand in hand we bide
chanting words from long-lost civilisations
that sound so gutteral;
bitten by the wind and burning fire
we circle round and round it, cold and muttering;
giving thanks that we will all survive our ancestors
some of whom were burned here,
on stakes for all the villagers to see
will rise at witching hour;
between the hours of three and four's a given
and we will see them all again
and speak of all the ways of the now living
As witches we can make things far better or far worse
but the one thing we are good at is to curse
you'll find us often around the cauldron
stirring and talking generally in verse
a pinch of this; a pinch of that
it all goes in the pot
it simmers for a good long while
don't drink it when it's hot
but leave to stew
and know that you
will benefit from this broth
don't let greed be your guide
a little will suffice
a sip of this; a sip of that
Ah! Hallowe'en is so nice …
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Don't have nightmares!! Happy Halloween Everyone ; 0))
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