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A man walks out of a (n empty by 8:00!) fish store at the Mutsuminato Ekimae Asaichi, a vibrant morning market that has served the kitchens of Hachinohe ever since the end of World War II.
Something bugging you? Just eat it!
North America’s smallest falcon, the American Kestrel, drops to the ground to grab a tasty morsel or two. Aside from insects, these small birds of prey also hunt mice, moles, and small birds, and even the occasional lizard. #AmericanKestrel
Having your personal items taken by a stranger can be very disturbing. So, imaging our surprise when a few friends and I were out photographing beautiful owls and it happened! We were concentrating so hard on our subjects that we didn’t even notice that a young merlin had taken a liking to my good friend’s Grand Cherokee. Now, anyone who knows merlin, also knows just how skittish these little raptors are. In fact, I can say that I’ve never had a decent photograph of this elusive bird of prey. Yet, once we noticed her, we approached in awe. She stood defiantly over the door of the elegant Jeep and refused to give it up, eventually hopping into the front seat and driving off. Perhaps there is a lesson to be learned but I have yet to unravel its mystery. The only thing I do realize is that this feathered carjacker can be observed more closely, not by bating, but by leaving a Jeep unattended, with the door open. #Merlin
I couldn't decide which card to send to everyone so you got three and you can choose which one you want!
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Road bridge over Royal Canal and Railway at Broombridge, Dublin, Ireland
Passenger services commenced on 9 December 2017 on the new Luas Cross City Tram route from St. Stephen's Green to Broombridge, Dublin, Ireland. The route links up the existing Green and Red lines.
I was fortunate to make the journey on the very first Tram from St. Stephens Green to Broombridge. I then got off and we went for a stroll. I took a later Luas Tram back.
Lots of birds in the garden today, because we have no cover (it's a new and bare patch with a fresh bright fence) they move very quickly and I get more misses than hits on sharpness
Extreme Cold Warning - A period of very cold wind chills is expected. Wind chill values of minus 30 or below are occurring this morning
One of four photos taken this morning from different balconies on the 34th floor of our condo building. It feels like -28 C in Toronto, and you can see steam rising from the lake. Thanks for visiting, enjoy your day!
Trying a different fat mix, hoping the Long Tailed Tit's will linger, the Robin gave it a taste test.
. . . The lagoons at the Muskegon Wastewater Treatment Plant are starting to freeze, so that means there is safe refuge for the Snowy Owls on the thin ice. There are enough ducks still around that the owls can find food as well.
I just know I don't want to sit out here all day with today's winds and snow! Have a great week Facebook, Flickr, and 500px friends!
Merry Christmas, Tingle, I see you're back from the North Pole again
That's right, Faith, so you better behave I'm reporting back to Santa nightly, you know...
You sound like a big tattletale!
Road bridge over Royal Canal and Railway at Broombridge, Dublin, Ireland
Passenger services commenced on 9 December 2017 on the new Luas Cross City Tram route from St. Stephen's Green to Broombridge, Dublin, Ireland. The route links up the existing Green and Red lines.
I was fortunate to make the journey on the very first Tram from St. Stephens Green to Broombridge. I then got off and we went for a stroll. I took a later Luas Tram back.
Last sunset of 2017 over Dunlaoghaire, Dublin, Ireland, taken from Sandycove.
It was a cold dry day in Dublin up to early afternoon, when the rain arrived. Fortunately the rain stopped just around sunset so I was able to get some photos of the changing light and clouds.
I was almost frozen but some brave people went for a swim in the Forty Foot just behind me
. . . I decided to take my best shot of a Snowy Owl's eyes from this winter and crop it right down to just the head! Low and behold there are details here that I didn't even see on the original shot!
Hate to see them leave, but they must go back to the Arctic Circle to breed and raise some babies. Have a great week Facebook, Flickr, and 500px friends!
A man sitting behind a stall full of various items and lucky charms near the Jizodo, a subtemple of the Chuson-ji temple complex at Hiraizumi, Japan.
. . . Here's a bit of owl behavior I have never photographed before, this Snowy Owl appeared to be "retching" and kept it up for a good 5 minutes, but nothing ever came up!
In reality, this is common with all owls that they cough out undigested bones and fur of the small mammals that they have eaten. These "owl pellets" can then be analyzed to see exactly what has been in the owls diet.
Have a great week Facebook, Flickr, and 500px friends! And stay warm!
Taken when we had some sun. We may get some more of that ... one day.
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Unfortunately I missed the landing of this beautiful lady, but she was kind enough to pose for a couple minutes, did some stretching and took off to keep looking for prey.
27th December 2017:
Thank goodness for Christmas presents. It's blowing a howler outside and it's not encouraging me to go out, even though for once it hasn't rained all day.
I took my new writing paper and envelopes out of the protective plastic box and added my favourite biros. I might have got away with taking it into the garden, but it or I might have got blown away!
My only problem is, am I ever going to use it. I can't remember when I last wrote a hand written letter. :0(
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Cleaning out some old photos and found this from 2015.
bout time it got used!
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Wasn't sure if I had any bows, but then remembered I still had the box with one on from Christmas last year as I liked the box and bow.
Always a button around, that needs sewing back on to whatever it came off!!
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18th December 2017:
Having walked along the top road above the beach I turned inland and walked back home the long way.
Noticed a camper van parked by one of the hotels and took a photo of the logo on the back. I have since turned it to black and white and given it a boarder.
Something a bit different.
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13th December 2017:
I've had this idea going through my head for awhile now, although it's not quite what I'm after, but that might come later.
Although it's not raining - at the moment, there's a very cold wind blowing which kept me inside. I did get as far as the garden!
I was determined to get to grips with the white balance on the Panasonic for a start. (Which will please Les Fisher I'm sure!)
So I got my black glove and my white stiff paper and fired off a few photos. In some of them I had to adjust the white balance afterwards, but making sure I'd set the WB correctly on the camera for this one, other than a slight crop is SOOC.
Now all I need to do now is check I can take an inside photo next without making a mess with my horrible orange light.
I'm fighting my way through the battle of leaving comments. Sorry if they all look a bit different to the way I usually write them. Though Flickr staff say they're working on it ................
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