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It would figure that the first time I had an opportunity to photograph Sandhill Cranes, they would be standing on a lawn on the west side of the street when the sun was setting! I could hardly see to tell if the shot was good or not, and though the image came out more noisy than I would've liked, I actually used that to my advantage, using the HDR-like filter in Picnik, which intensified the detail and grain, and then I toned it down with Orton, but stepped it back up with the Cinemascope filter, which adds more brown and sepia tones, and more intentional graining. That way, I could get a little detail on the bird's features, and bring out the wonderful markings of the feathers.
I've only seen these birds a couple of times, both times at work in Deltona, where I couldn't get a decent shot of them. I was amazed at their size; they are by far the largest birds I've photographed, even taller than Great Blue Herons. My friend, Sarah, and I were driving along the river in Edgewater, Florida, when we spotted these beauties on someone's lawn. Usually they would be closer to the water, but with a high of 51 degrees yesterday, and extreme winds coming from the northwest, the poor things, like all the other birds I captured yesterday, were freezing, as was I!
The last three days have been much colder than usual down here. The temps hit in the 20-'s in many areas, and the wind chill was ruthless, making it seem like it was in the teens. When I was out photographing some of the local wildlife, since it was the only time they come in to get away from the cold, I was literally blown to pieces, and it felt below freezing. Most of us like a cool winter, but are not really prepared for below freezing temps. Sarah and I agreed that a low of 50 degrees at night with a high of 73 during the day was perfect. That is not the way things go here, though. It's either very hot most of the year, or we have brutal cold snaps.
The citrus growers were icing down their oranges to protect them, and the ferneries were probably racing to save their cold sensitive plants as well. When you wonder why your orange juice prices or floral bouquets cost more than you'd like to pay, it's because of all the extra money spent to work round the clock to save the plants, sometimes unsuccessfully, which causes shortages. Winters in Florida are difficult times for farmers sometimes.
Anyway, I'm stoked about finally capturing these wonderful birds, even if the shots aren't perfect! Notice how it's standing on one leg? Many of the water birds do that when trying to keep warm. It's like they rotate keeping their legs warm. They will stand like this at other times, too, and it's amazing how incredible their balance is! The cranes were far less skittish than herons and egrets, too. We stopped the car right in front of them and I talked to them to see if they'd calm down and turn their heads the way I wanted them to! I will go back in warmer weather and see if I can capture them a little better.
First Freeze 32° Fahrenheit in Central Park NYC Belvedere Castle The Ramble New York City USA November 23rd 2021
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First Freeze for NYC
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Belvedere Castle is a folly in Central Park in Manhattan, New York City. It contains exhibit rooms and an observation deck, and since 1919, has housed Central Park’s official weather station.
Belvedere Castle was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1867–1869. An architectural hybrid of Gothic and Romanesque styles, Vaux's design called for a Manhattan schist and granite structure with a corner tower with conical cap, with the existing lookout over parapet walls between them.[1] Its name comes from belvedere, which means "beautiful view" in Italian.[2]: 162
Belvedere Castle was built as a shell with doors and windows open to the weather. Originally, the main tower had a more medieval design, with a weather antenna on top, but during the castle's 1983 renovation, the tower was restored in a German style with a flag, a weather vane, and an anemometer on top. The two fanciful half-timbered wooden pavilions deteriorated without painting and upkeep and were removed before 1900, but restored in the 1980s.
Starting in 1919, Belvedere Castle housed the New York Meteorological Observatory, which had been taken over by the United States Weather Bureau. The current weather station in Central Park, an Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS), is located immediately south of the castle, though wind equipment is still located on the main tower.
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New York City - USA - November 2021
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One of the tame cows getting a pet from the youngest. The kids came to the farm for a visit over Easter holidays.
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House Sparrows are coming to the feeder every day. The weather turned cold and snow is on the ground. They are very hungry little birds.
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Bura, strong north, north-eastern wind, very cold wind, hitting the ship and the lighthouse Porer on the cape Kamenjak, Croatia.
After nearly two straight weeks of sub-freezing temperatures, the Chicago River looked gorgeous as ever.
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Due to unusually cold temps along the Eastern Seaboard, Sea Turtles were found in record numbers suffering from the extended period of cold. The problem was especially prevalent along the coastal waters of S Florida. Overnight, fisherman were literally pulling them on board 2-3 at a time. At this time the US Fish and Wildlife phones started ringing off the hook, Teams were mobilized as the true magnitude of the problem was becoming apparent. About the same time, as the sun rose, stunned citizens along the coastal areas began to awaken, to find beached Sea Turtles all along the coastal areas, both the East coast, as well as West. There were approximately of 5000 (THOUSAND) Sea Turtles from Central Florida South to the Keys. affected by the recent cold snap. Of the 175 brought into a facility, there were only 8 fatalities! There are about 7 remaining to be released. Approximately 35 of the Turtles brought in had to be treated for an invasive disease that causes Tumors called Fibropapillia. The prognosis of the treated Turtles remains optimistic, however, the etiology of this disease is still unclear. Pollution from run off is believed to contribute, in Turtles of younger ages with compromised or still developing immune systems. This presented an opportunity to learn more about this disease. Studies are now underway to further understand this disease.
Most leaves are now gone from the street trees, just a few are hanging onto them. Crumb is tucked in on his box looking chilly, but is refusing to move. Ginger is in an outside box entirely hidden from sight. Snowy showers are forecast for tomorrow. Messages about Black Friday are flooding my inbox. It is still November but it doesn't feel like it. Christmas is coming!!!
This was a bit of serendipity. I had eyed this sweater back when they were sold in American Eagle Outfitter stores, but I'm a bargain hunter and so I wasn't willing to pay full price for it. This past weekend while quickly going through the racks at Goodwill in search of cardigans, I found the exact sweater I had wanted all those many months ago--in pink (I LOVE pink) and my size and perfect condition for $3.
Pink sweater - American Eagle (Goodwill)
Brown and white button shirt - JCPenney
Jeans - American Eagle
Bronze flats - JCPenney
Silver and gold chain necklace - Belk
Handbag - Guess (Ross)
Noticeable frost damage to a few of my subtropical plants in the backyard, thanks to overnight temps recently dropping to around or below freezing (32F) during the wintry freeze/cold weather spell we had which lasted quite a few days here.
Photos: Top left is my small bird of paradise...top right is my bamboo palms (although no damage thankfully), swiss cheese plant (which will probably have to lose all its leaves), and my hanging fern (fronds damaged/dying on the exposed side)...bottom left shows me watering the damaged fern hopefully to revive it...bottom right shows the hanging fern uniquely damaged only on the exposed side. I think the sun has to be responsible for the "leaf burn" damage as well to the leaves. Frost forms at night...then the sun rises, burning off the frost AND the leaves along with it.
This was in San Jose, CA. (Thursday afternoon, January 17, 2013)
Under $2.25 per serving.
The addition of tortilla chips gives this chicken chili a traditional cornmeal flavor that is almost like eating a chicken enchilada. It's not only easy to make but it's ready in less than 30 minutes!
Makes 6 (1-cup) servings.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 package McCormick® Chili Seasoning Mix, Original
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney, white or pinto beans, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexican-style corn or whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups broken tortilla chips (bite-size pieces)
Shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped cilantro (optional)
To view and print the full recipe, go here: www.mccormick.com/Recipes/Main-Dish/Tortilla-Chicken-Chil...
So we're having a bit of an issue with our heat atm😅
And with the temperatures being so cold where I am it's nice to have this little space heater & these nice cozy #Puma socks!
Hope you guys enjoy and what kind of socks would you like to see more of?
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