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"Hoback at sunset."
“In the Tetons, two bull moose seem to get all of the attention: Hoback and Shoshone. There are several other majestic bulls, but over the past couple of years, the dynamic duo has become the stars of the show. Both are stunningly large and relatively “dependable” subjects. There are times, especially early and late in the season, when you might see them together, as they share much of the same territory. Over a period of three or four years of photographing them, I can suggest they enjoy each other’s company. During the heat of the rut, however, they can become mortal enemies!” By Mike R. Jackson www.bestofthetetons.com
Moose of Grand Teton
Moose are the largest member of the deer family and love cold weather. They frequent marshy meadows and edges of lakes and streams. About 800 Moose inhabit the southern part of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park and surrounding national forests. Moose are most heavily concentrated in Grand Teton Park.
To keep from sinking in mud while feeding, as the animal lowers its foot, a large dewclaw spreads to better support the weight. Similarly, the odd-looking crook of the hind leg allows a Moose to pull the leg straight up, more easily releasing it from deep, sucking mud.
Bull Moose lose their antlers anytime between December and March. Most of the Moose drop them in January. Immature bulls may not shed their antlers for the winter but retain them until the following spring. Female Moose do not have antlers.
A new set of antlers begin to grow the following spring, nourished by the covering of furry skin known as velvet. They take three to five months to develop fully – the velvet is then scraped and rubbed off against bushes and branches. The antlers are then ready for battle. Generally, each set of antlers will be larger than the one before.
Birds, carnivores, and rodents eat dropped antlers as they are full of protein and Moose themselves will eat antler velvet for the nutrients.
Take note—cow Moose with young can be particularly dangerous.
For more info: www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/about-moose/
HOBACK:
“In the Tetons, two bull moose seem to get all of the attention: Hoback and Shoshone. There are several other majestic bulls, but over the past couple of years, the dynamic duo has become the stars of the show. Both are stunningly large and relatively “dependable” subjects. There are times, especially early and late in the season, when you might see them together, as they share much of the same territory. Over a period of three or four years of photographing them, I can suggest they enjoy each other’s company. During the heat of the rut, however, they can become mortal enemies!” By Mike R. Jackson www.bestofthetetons.com
Moose of Grand Teton
Moose are the largest member of the deer family and love cold weather. They frequent marshy meadows and edges of lakes and streams. About 800 Moose inhabit the southern part of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park and surrounding national forests. Moose are most heavily concentrated in Grand Teton Park.
To keep from sinking in mud while feeding, as the animal lowers its foot, a large dewclaw spreads to better support the weight. Similarly, the odd-looking crook of the hind leg allows a Moose to pull the leg straight up, more easily releasing it from deep, sucking mud.
Bull Moose lose their antlers anytime between December and March. Most of the Moose drop them in January. Immature bulls may not shed their antlers for the winter but retain them until the following spring. Female Moose do not have antlers.
A new set of antlers begin to grow the following spring, nourished by the covering of furry skin known as velvet. They take three to five months to develop fully – the velvet is then scraped and rubbed off against bushes and branches. The antlers are then ready for battle. Generally, each set of antlers will be larger than the one before.
Birds, carnivores, and rodents eat dropped antlers as they are full of protein and Moose themselves will eat antler velvet for the nutrients.
Take note—cow Moose with young can be particularly dangerous.
For more info: www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/about-moose/
That's one word I've heard used to describe the wildflower scene (and not seen) in the Sonoran Desert this spring. A record-breaking summer rain in 2021 was followed by a practically dry winter, where the 1" of rain almost all fell in just two days. Even the usually dependable brittlebush is less abundant this year... but when found, it does add some color to the desert. Seen from atop Pink Hill in Saguaro National Park.
Still wearing its factory delivered EMD paint, with the obsolete 'Dependable Transportation' slogan, DD35A No. 81 and DD35 No. 83B have been serviced and await assignment at Provo Yard on Oct. 7, 1977. At this point in time, two of the original 15 DD35A units wore factory paint, the other was No. 71.
Eveready Batteries
The name you know, the quality you trust. You rely on batteries to power most of your portable devices these days, from flashlights, to portable radios, to remote controls. Nothin's worse than reaching for a device with dead batteries. Eveready batteries are your economical choice for dependable on-the-go power. So stock up and keep them around the house!!!!
Interior doors in what was once an inner sanctum are now open to the deep, blue late-autumn sky and shafts of warm afternoon light, Hovenweep National Monument, Utah.
The name of the current Monument comes from a phrase in the Ute language meaning 'deserted valley', and it was adopted by Western photographer William Henry Jackson in 1878. There is evidence of human habitation at the site dating back to 8,000 BCE, and the majority of the structures visible today date back 700 to 1,000 years. The level of knowledge required to survive and thrive in this landscape, to raise crops, turkeys, and children, to make pottery, to shape stones for building, to construct homes, towers, and check dams, and to make clothing and blankets in order to survive the cold winter is astounding to me. The community that lived here at the head of this canyon survived longer than the entirety of the years that the United States has been a country.
We are looking into what would likely have been living quarters for an Ancestral Puebloan family. Sometime toward the end of the 13th century, the tree-ring and cultural evidence tells us they experienced a prolonged drought that lasted over 20 years and brought ruin to their once prosperous lives. At the height of their success, the number of Ancestral Puebloans inhabiting this part of the four-corners region likely exceeded that of the current population, and without the aid of diesel motors. After many dry years, the people left to go live nearer to neighboring groups of people along the Rio Grande and closer to a more dependable supply of water, or so I would think. By the year 1350 CE, nobody was left, and the once lively canyon had become a hovenweep.
A liberated parking enforcement sign. Sticker combos from mail trades. Going to an art show on the 31st of March. These are from the premium stash. Anyone in this combo is down for the movement and is a legit and dependable trader with stuff worth putting up. Thank you all for the opportunity to trade and collaborate. Tag yourself if I missed you!
Construction of Norris Dam began in 1933, just a few months after the creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and was completed in 1936. It has two generating units with a summer net dependable capacity of 126 megawatts. The reservoir area (seen on the left side of the dam in the photograph above) also helped form the backbone for the Tennessee State Park system. Norris Reservoir in extends 73 miles up the Clinch River and 56 miles up the Powell from Norris Dam creating the entire reservoir area. It was the first dam TVA built, and is named for Senator George Norris of Nebraska, author of the legislation that created TVA.
-- Norris Dam Facts & Figures --
‧ The dam is 265 feet high and stretches 1,860 feet across the Clinch River.
‧ Norris Lake of Reservoir, the largest reservoir on a tributary of the Tennessee River, has 33,840 acres of water surface and 809 miles of shoreline.
‧ Norris Dam is a hydroelectric facility. It has two generating units with a summer net dependable capacity of 126 megawatts. Net dependable capacity is the amount of power a dam can produce on an average day, minus the electricity used by the dam itself.
‧ The town of Norris was built to house construction workers on the dam. It was a planned community that became a model for others throughout the nation. The town was sold to private owners in 1948.
‧ In a year with normal rainfall, the water level in Norris Reservoir varies about 29 feet from summer to winter to provide seasonal flood storage.
‧ The reservoir has a flood-storage capacity of 1,113,000 acre-feet.
‧ You can find Norris Dam off Hwy. 441 at 30 Powerhouse Way, Norris, Tennessee.
Because of it's historical significance in the area of Civil Engineering and in the creation of the town of Norris, Norris Dam was added to the ASCE List of Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks in 1986 and the Norris District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 10, 1975.
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www.tva.com/energy/our-power-system/hydroelectric/norris
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the link below: www.flickriver.com/photos/photojourney57/
About the only thing carried over from 1954 Chevrolet was the dependable stovebolt Six cylinder engine, the wheelbase and the model names.
As I put up this photo there is a hard rain steadily falling and all is grey .. obstinate leaves have few remaining strongholds that will fall within the week. Not terribly cold (44*F) .. but though a new mirror in my camera is calling for exercise I cannot raise desire to plunge into the wet ... I am grateful for the sure dependable seasons .... All things in the Lords time.
I never tire of this view, and so thankful it is 5 minutes from my back door....it's ever changing and always dependable, the fog is an entity of it's own!
Nigella, also known as 'devil-in-a-bush' or 'love in a mist'.
Nigella damascena has been grown in English cottage gardens since Elizabethan times.
For many years 'Miss Jekyll' was the only widely available variety, and it is still popular for its dependable masses of sky-blue flowers.
“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else.
Most people in the city rush around so, they have no time to look at a flower.
I want them to see it whether they want to or not.”
Georgia O'Keeffe quote (American Painter, 1887-1986)
A true blue or purple is not so common in the flower world and not easy to photograph well...
With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)
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the only object is
a man, carved
out of himself, so wrought he
fills given space, makes
traceries sufficient to
others' needs
-- Charles Olson
The backroads of southwest Colorado, USA, are full of views like this, but you'd be wise to tackle these high-elevation dirt roads with a dependable 4-wheel drive vehicle. This was made on East Dallas Creek Road west of Ridgway, which has great views of the San Juan Mountains.
Seen @ Huffman Prairie, SW Ohio. Summer 2025.
Huffman Prairie, also known as Huffman Prairie Flying Field or Huffman Field is part of Ohio's Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. The 84-acre (34-hectare) patch of rough pasture, near Fairborn, northeast of Dayton, is the place where the Wright brothers (Wilbur and Orville) undertook the task of creating a dependable, fully controllable airplane and training themselves to be pilots. Many early aircraft records were set by the Wrights at the Huffman Prairie.
In the tapestry of life, there's a timeless wisdom that echoes through the hum of everyday moments. It's a sentiment akin to the reliability of an old pickup truck, weathered by time but steadfast in its purpose. In a world often enamored by the allure of novelty and extravagance, the enduring value lies not in the gleam of newness or the abundance of bells and whistles, but in the assurance of reliability. Like that dependable truck that has weathered storms and traveled miles, there's an inherent beauty in things or individuals that stand the test of time. In the quiet moments of need, it's the steady engine of reliability that carries us through, proving that sometimes, the truest luxury is found in the unwavering constancy of something or someone we can count on.
A beacon in white, overlooking the waters, standing tall and guarding sailors in the night: A small, dependable lighthouse, and a home for an old sea dog.
This light house has been sitting around on my WIP windowsill for a few months, and the last few days I finally had the urge to tackle that daunting rock it was going to sit on. Hope you'll like it!
Many thanks to Isaac for his help with the title! Inspired by this lovely 3D model on sketchfab.
Well almost. So many years, so many cameras.
Back in the day (and even now) the Nikon D7100 was a "work horse", tough, solid, dependable and heavy. trust me you could knock nails in with it and still take photographs.
But like all things it had its problems; no disadvantages - for me being heavy and having a limited buffer were the biggest issues.
Working mainly in the street, the camera is in my hand for hours, I use a wrist strap rather than a neck strap and as a consequence weight is a big issue. The small buffer also meant that the shooting rate would drop off dramatically after a few shots - not ideal when you are shooting from the hip (because you don't know when the subject will be in the "frame", shooting several shots in quick succession is useful).
The move to an Olympus E-M5 was a revaluation that I found amazing and hard to accept and I still own a now rarely used Nikon D7200.
Hong Kong
Macro Mondays 'speckled' theme.
Tibetan prayer or meditation beads made from Picture Jasper crystal.
Picture Jasper is a variety of Brown Jasper. It is a grounding and harmonizing gemstone with a tough connection to the earth. It is said to encourage feelings of dependability towards the planet, heartening a need to care for and keep it.
It is a gemstone that usually consists of a combination of petrified mud in pockets of earliest volcanic rock in such a way that it produces a “picture”, which is referred as picture jasper.
Each bead measures just under .75 cm in diameter
My other shot for today's theme.
118 pictures in 2018 (68) connected
"A portrait of Hoback."
“In the Tetons, two bull moose seem to get all of the attention: Hoback and Shoshone. There are several other majestic bulls, but over the past couple of years, the dynamic duo has become the stars of the show. Both are stunningly large and relatively “dependable” subjects. There are times, especially early and late in the season, when you might see them together, as they share much of the same territory. Over a period of three or four years of photographing them, I can suggest they enjoy each other’s company. During the heat of the rut, however, they can become mortal enemies!” By Mike R. Jackson www.bestofthetetons.com
Moose of Grand Teton
Moose are the largest member of the deer family and love cold weather. They frequent marshy meadows and edges of lakes and streams. About 800 Moose inhabit the southern part of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park and surrounding national forests. Moose are most heavily concentrated in Grand Teton Park.
To keep from sinking in mud while feeding, as the animal lowers its foot, a large dewclaw spreads to better support the weight. Similarly, the odd-looking crook of the hind leg allows a Moose to pull the leg straight up, more easily releasing it from deep, sucking mud.
Bull Moose lose their antlers anytime between December and March. Most of the Moose drop them in January. Immature bulls may not shed their antlers for the winter but retain them until the following spring. Female Moose do not have antlers.
A new set of antlers begin to grow the following spring, nourished by the covering of furry skin known as velvet. They take three to five months to develop fully – the velvet is then scraped and rubbed off against bushes and branches. The antlers are then ready for battle. Generally, each set of antlers will be larger than the one before.
Birds, carnivores, and rodents eat dropped antlers as they are full of protein and Moose themselves will eat antler velvet for the nutrients.
Take note—cow Moose with young can be particularly dangerous.
For more info: www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/about-moose/
HOBACK:
“In the Tetons, two bull moose seem to get all of the attention: Hoback and Shoshone. There are several other majestic bulls, but over the past couple of years, the dynamic duo has become the stars of the show. Both are stunningly large and relatively “dependable” subjects. There are times, especially early and late in the season, when you might see them together, as they share much of the same territory. Over a period of three or four years of photographing them, I can suggest they enjoy each other’s company. During the heat of the rut, however, they can become mortal enemies!” By Mike R. Jackson www.bestofthetetons.com
Moose of Grand Teton
Moose are the largest member of the deer family and love cold weather. They frequent marshy meadows and edges of lakes and streams. About 800 Moose inhabit the southern part of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park and surrounding national forests. Moose are most heavily concentrated in Grand Teton Park.
To keep from sinking in mud while feeding, as the animal lowers its foot, a large dewclaw spreads to better support the weight. Similarly, the odd-looking crook of the hind leg allows a Moose to pull the leg straight up, more easily releasing it from deep, sucking mud.
Bull Moose lose their antlers anytime between December and March. Most of the Moose drop them in January. Immature bulls may not shed their antlers for the winter but retain them until the following spring. Female Moose do not have antlers.
A new set of antlers begin to grow the following spring, nourished by the covering of furry skin known as velvet. They take three to five months to develop fully – the velvet is then scraped and rubbed off against bushes and branches. The antlers are then ready for battle. Generally, each set of antlers will be larger than the one before.
Birds, carnivores, and rodents eat dropped antlers as they are full of protein and Moose themselves will eat antler velvet for the nutrients.
Take note—cow Moose with young can be particularly dangerous.
For more info: www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/about-moose/
A trio of ONR's dependable '40s accompanied by an SD75i howl across the Montreal river at Latchford, easily handling 113's train of mainly empties for the mills and mines to the north, while spray from the river and dam (to the right) coat everything in a delicate white. They'll ease up from here as they head into Cobalt picking up an empty gondola at the small loading facility there before carrying on to Englehart - MP 94 Temagami Subdivision.
Inspired by Katie's image... I was going to post this eventually, so why not tonight?
There are more than a few things in this image that I love: a scarf made from the wool of Irish sheep, my stout and dependable and beautiful Hasselblad, the Cliffs of Moher, the wild Irish Sea, fingerless gloves and memories that work their way into my dreams.
The second of 2 black & white photos of this subject.
From the park website:
Here at White Sands, the Rio Grande cottonwood often appears stunted because much of its trunk is buried by the sand. A member of the willow family, its presence here indicates a dependable water source. Cottonwoods in the park also serve as nesting and roosting sites for many different bird species and provide much needed shade during the hot summer months. Its wood is soft and valued for its workability and texture. It was used by American Indians for masks and cylinders for drums. Strips of the branches and bark were woven into baskets. The tree’s buds and flowers are edible. The bark has purported curative powers and was used for treating bruises, strains, and sprains. A tea made from the bark is an anti-inflammatory agent and mild diuretic.
An attempt to portray some of God's characteristics. No such portrayal can be even close to complete, of course.
Thanks for looking!
This SBD-4 Dauntless, BuNo. 10575 is on display at Chicago's Midway Airport, which is named after the World War II Battle of Midway.
The Douglas SBD Dauntless was a naval dive bomber made by Douglas during World War II. The SBD was the United States Navy's main dive bomber from mid-1940 until late 1943, when it was largely replaced by the SB2C Helldiver. The aircraft was also operated by the United States Army as the A-24 Banshee.
Although relatively slow and outmoded when it began its combat career, it was rugged and dependable and sank more Japanese shipping than any other aircraft during World War II.
The SBD's most important contribution to the American war effort probably came during the Battle of Midway in early June 1942, when SBD dive bomber attacks sank or fatally damaged all four of the Japanese aircraft carriers, three of them in the space of just six minutes (Akagi, Kaga, Sōryū, and later in the day Hiryū) as well as heavily damaging two Japanese cruisers (including Mikuma).
Nikon F100
50mm Nikkor f/1.4
Ilford FP4 Plus 125
HC-110: Dilution B, 8 mins
Self-Isolation, FL
Life admin got in the way for a bit. A big bit.
Thanks for the very kind notes and comments in my absence.
Looking forward to catching up with Flickr friends' feeds.
As you can see, things are pretty status quo on the Molly front.
Yellow and mellow, as always.
Just exquisitely dependable.
HOBACK:
“In the Tetons, two bull moose seem to get all of the attention: Hoback and Shoshone. There are several other majestic bulls, but over the past couple of years, the dynamic duo has become the stars of the show. Both are stunningly large and relatively “dependable” subjects. There are times, especially early and late in the season, when you might see them together, as they share much of the same territory. Over a period of three or four years of photographing them, I can suggest they enjoy each other’s company. During the heat of the rut, however, they can become mortal enemies!” By Mike R. Jackson www.bestofthetetons.com
Moose of Grand Teton
Moose are the largest member of the deer family and love cold weather. They frequent marshy meadows and edges of lakes and streams. About 800 Moose inhabit the southern part of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park and surrounding national forests. Moose are most heavily concentrated in Grand Teton Park.
To keep from sinking in mud while feeding, as the animal lowers its foot, a large dewclaw spreads to better support the weight. Similarly, the odd-looking crook of the hind leg allows a Moose to pull the leg straight up, more easily releasing it from deep, sucking mud.
Bull Moose lose their antlers anytime between December and March. Most of the Moose drop them in January. Immature bulls may not shed their antlers for the winter but retain them until the following spring. Female Moose do not have antlers.
A new set of antlers begin to grow the following spring, nourished by the covering of furry skin known as velvet. They take three to five months to develop fully – the velvet is then scraped and rubbed off against bushes and branches. The antlers are then ready for battle. Generally, each set of antlers will be larger than the one before.
Birds, carnivores, and rodents eat dropped antlers as they are full of protein and Moose themselves will eat antler velvet for the nutrients.
Take note—cow Moose with young can be particularly dangerous.
For more info: www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/about-moose/
HOBACK:
“In the Tetons, two bull moose seem to get all of the attention: Hoback and Shoshone. There are several other majestic bulls, but over the past couple of years, the dynamic duo has become the stars of the show. Both are stunningly large and relatively “dependable” subjects. There are times, especially early and late in the season, when you might see them together, as they share much of the same territory. Over a period of three or four years of photographing them, I can suggest they enjoy each other’s company. During the heat of the rut, however, they can become mortal enemies!” By Mike R. Jackson www.bestofthetetons.com
Moose of Grand Teton
Moose are the largest member of the deer family and love cold weather. They frequent marshy meadows and edges of lakes and streams. About 800 Moose inhabit the southern part of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park and surrounding national forests. Moose are most heavily concentrated in Grand Teton Park.
To keep from sinking in mud while feeding, as the animal lowers its foot, a large dewclaw spreads to better support the weight. Similarly, the odd-looking crook of the hind leg allows a Moose to pull the leg straight up, more easily releasing it from deep, sucking mud.
Bull Moose lose their antlers anytime between December and March. Most of the Moose drop them in January. Immature bulls may not shed their antlers for the winter but retain them until the following spring. Female Moose do not have antlers.
A new set of antlers begin to grow the following spring, nourished by the covering of furry skin known as velvet. They take three to five months to develop fully – the velvet is then scraped and rubbed off against bushes and branches. The antlers are then ready for battle. Generally, each set of antlers will be larger than the one before.
Birds, carnivores, and rodents eat dropped antlers as they are full of protein and Moose themselves will eat antler velvet for the nutrients.
Take note—cow Moose with young can be particularly dangerous.
For more info: www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/about-moose/
HOBACK:
“In the Tetons, two bull moose seem to get all of the attention: Hoback and Shoshone. There are several other majestic bulls, but over the past couple of years, the dynamic duo has become the stars of the show. Both are stunningly large and relatively “dependable” subjects. There are times, especially early and late in the season, when you might see them together, as they share much of the same territory. Over a period of three or four years of photographing them, I can suggest they enjoy each other’s company. During the heat of the rut, however, they can become mortal enemies!” By Mike R. Jackson www.bestofthetetons.com
Moose of Grand Teton
Moose are the largest member of the deer family and love cold weather. They frequent marshy meadows and edges of lakes and streams. About 800 Moose inhabit the southern part of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park and surrounding national forests. Moose are most heavily concentrated in Grand Teton Park.
To keep from sinking in mud while feeding, as the animal lowers its foot, a large dewclaw spreads to better support the weight. Similarly, the odd-looking crook of the hind leg allows a Moose to pull the leg straight up, more easily releasing it from deep, sucking mud.
Bull Moose lose their antlers anytime between December and March. Most of the Moose drop them in January. Immature bulls may not shed their antlers for the winter but retain them until the following spring. Female Moose do not have antlers.
A new set of antlers begin to grow the following spring, nourished by the covering of furry skin known as velvet. They take three to five months to develop fully – the velvet is then scraped and rubbed off against bushes and branches. The antlers are then ready for battle. Generally, each set of antlers will be larger than the one before.
Birds, carnivores, and rodents eat dropped antlers as they are full of protein and Moose themselves will eat antler velvet for the nutrients.
Take note—cow Moose with young can be particularly dangerous.
For more info: www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/about-moose/
The Avro Vulcan was always a hit at air shows, and here XM597 completes its display at the 1974 Air Tattoo.
Greenham Common, Berkshire
7th July 1974
Praktica LTL, Kodachrome II
19740707 2615 XM597 Greenham clean
Boeing.com Always Dependable. Always Ready.
A high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed military transport aircraft, the multi-service C-17 can carry large equipment, supplies and troops directly to small airfields in harsh terrain anywhere in the world. The massive, sturdy, long-haul aircraft tackles distance, destination and heavy, oversized payloads in unpredictable conditions. It has delivered cargo in every worldwide operation since the 1990s.
The Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II G-OWA is part of the famous PA-28 family, a series of dependable single-engine trainers and tourers widely used by flying schools and private pilots. With its fixed landing gear, forgiving low-wing design, and 160-hp Lycoming O-320 engine, the Warrior II is known for its predictable handling - perfect for training new pilots.
SHOSHONE:
“In the Tetons, two bull moose seem to get all of the attention: Hoback and Shoshone. There are several other majestic bulls, but over the past couple of years, the dynamic duo has become the stars of the show. Both are stunningly large and relatively “dependable” subjects. There are times, especially early and late in the season, when you might see them together, as they share much of the same territory. Over a period of three or four years of photographing them, I can suggest they enjoy each other’s company. During the heat of the rut, however, they can become mortal enemies!” By Mike R. Jackson www.bestofthetetons.com
Moose of Grand Teton
Moose are the largest member of the deer family and love cold weather. They frequent marshy meadows and edges of lakes and streams. About 800 Moose inhabit the southern part of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park and surrounding national forests. Moose are most heavily concentrated in Grand Teton Park.
To keep from sinking in mud while feeding, as the animal lowers its foot, a large dewclaw spreads to better support the weight. Similarly, the odd-looking crook of the hind leg allows a Moose to pull the leg straight up, more easily releasing it from deep, sucking mud.
Bull Moose lose their antlers anytime between December and March. Most of the Moose drop them in January. Immature bulls may not shed their antlers for the winter but retain them until the following spring. Female Moose do not have antlers.
A new set of antlers begin to grow the following spring, nourished by the covering of furry skin known as velvet. They take three to five months to develop fully – the velvet is then scraped and rubbed off against bushes and branches. The antlers are then ready for battle. Generally, each set of antlers will be larger than the one before.
Birds, carnivores, and rodents eat dropped antlers as they are full of protein and Moose themselves will eat antler velvet for the nutrients.
Take note—cow Moose with young can be particularly dangerous.
For more info: www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/about-moose/
CSX C888, coal loads from Resource on the CV for Georgia Pacific’s Containerboard mill in Cedar Springs, GA, arrives in Etowah, TN to let another crew take it south to Atlanta, GA. Another classic case of get them while you can, because on May 14th, 2025, employees of the mill were notified that the mill will be permanently closing, with most jobs being eliminated by August 1st. While this train by this point only ran about once of month, it was still another coal drag that at least had some dependability of running on the former L&N main to Atlanta. 4-6-24
While recently visiting my father for his re-marriage, he gave me the ring my mother once gave to him. My mothers promise, I now wear next to my heart. They remind me of how brave, beautiful and dependable she was. When she said 'I do" she did.
~Till death do us part ~
❤︎
Me Again Monday ~ the mirror
We've got a new list of themes, and nothing specific for any week Come on over and play
HMAM
xo
Taken @ Araneta Center Cubao Bus Terminal Station
ALPS THE BUS, INC.
Bus number: 787 a.k.a. "Rowena"
Classification: Airconditioned Provincial Operation Bus
Coachbuilder: Santarosa Philippines Motor Works, Incorporated
Chassis: JA450SSN
Model: SR620 NV-Series
Engine: Nissan Diesel PF6A
Displacement: 762.808 cu. inches (12,503 cc / 12.5 Liters)
Cylinders: I-6
Aspiration: Supercharged
Power Output: 315.62 bhp (320 PS - metric hp / 235.36 kW) @ 2,100 rpm
Torque Output: 954.28 lb.ft (1,294 N.m) @ 1,200 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed Forward, 1-speed Reverse
Layout: Rear-Mounted Engine Rear-Wheel Drive
Airconditioning Unit: Overhead Unit
Suspension: Leaf Spring Suspension
Seating Configuration: 2x2
Seating Capacity: 53 Passengers
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Nigella, also known as 'devil-in-a-bush' or 'love in a mist'.
Nigella damascena has been grown in English cottage gardens since Elizabethan times.
For many years 'Miss Jekyll' was the only widely available variety, and it is still popular for its dependable masses of sky-blue flowers.
“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else.
Most people in the city rush around so, they have no time to look at a flower.
I want them to see it whether they want to or not.”
Georgia O'Keeffe quote (American Painter, 1887-1986)
A true blue or purple is not so common in the flower world and not easy to photograph well...
With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)
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