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-Beauty is in the eye of the beholder-
-Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them-
Photo taken for #MacroMondays theme #DefiningBeauty
My Pandora Crab Charm contemplating his golden prize.
HMM Everyone!!!
Defined by no man, you are your own story,
blazing through the world
turning history into herstory.
And when they dare to tell you about all
the things you cannot be, you smile and tell them,
I am both war and woman and you
cannot stop me"
-Nikita Gill
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Snorkling with Sea Lions off Floreana. It was amazing as they were so playful, one thought chewing on my flippers was a great game and another liked swimming really close and blowing bubbles in my face!
Galapagos Sea Lion
The Galápagos Sea Lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) breeds on the Galápagos Islands and – in smaller numbers – on Isla de la Plata (to Ecuador). Being fairly social, and one of the most numerous species in the Galápagos archipelago, they are often spotted sun-bathing on sandy shores or rock groups or gliding gracefully through the surf. Their loud “bark”, playful nature, and graceful agility in water make them the “welcoming party” of the islands. They are lightly smaller than their Californian relatives, Galápagos Sea Lions range from 150 to 250 cm in length and weigh between 50 to 400 kg, with the males much larger than females. Adult males also tend to have a thicker, more robust neck, chest, and shoulders in comparison to their slender abdomen. Females are somewhat opposite males with a longer, more slender neck and thick torso. Once sexually mature, a male’s sagittal crest enlarges, forming a small, characteristic bump-like projection on their forehead. Galápagos Sea Lions, compared to California sea lions, have a slightly smaller sagittal crest and a shorter muzzle. Adult females and juveniles lack this physical characteristic altogether with a nearly flat head and little or no forehead. Both male and female sea lions have a pointy, whiskered nose and somewhat long, narrow muzzle. The young pups are almost dog-like in profile. Another characteristic that defines the sea lion are their external ear-like pinnae flaps which distinguish them from their close relative in which they are often confused with, the seal. The fore-flippers have a short fur extending from the wrist to the middle of the dorsal fin surface, but other than that, the flippers are covered in black, leathery skin. Although somewhat clumsy on land with their flippers, sea lions are amazingly agile in water. With their streamline bodies and flipper-like feet, they easily propel themselves through crashing surf and dangerously sharp coastal rocks. They also have the ability to control their flippers independently and thus change directions with ease and have more control over their body on land. When wet, sea lions are a shade of dark brown, but once dry, their color varies greatly. The females tend to be a lighter shade than the males and the pups a chestnut brown. Born with a longer, brownish-black lanugo, a pup's coat gradually fades to brown within the first five months of life. At this time, they undergo their first molt resulting in their adult coat. Feeding mostly on sardines, Galápagos Sea Lions sometimes travel ten to fifteen kilometers from the coast over the span of days to hunt for their prey. This is when they come into contact with their biggest predators: sharks and killer whales. Injuries and scars from attacks are often visible. Galápagos Sea Lions are especially vulnerable to human activity. Their inquisitive and social nature makes them more likely to approach areas inhabited by humans, and thus come into contact with human waste, fishing nets, and hooks. They occupy many different shoreline types from steep, rocky cliff sides to low-lying sandy beaches. To avoid overheating during the day, sea lions will take refuge from the sun under vegetation, rocks, and cliffs, and wade into tidal pools. Not only are sea lions social, they are also quite vocal. Adult male Galápagos Sea Lions often bark in long, repeated sequences that are loud and distinctive. Females and juveniles do not produce this repetitive bark, but both sexes and the younger pups will growl. From birth, a mother sea lion recognizes her pup’s distinct bark and can pin point it from a crowd of thirty or more barking sea lions. On land, sea lions form colonies at their hauling-out areas. Adult males known as Bulls are the head of the Colony, growing up to 7 ft (2 m) long and weighing up to 800 lb (363 kg). As males grow larger, they fight to win dominance of a harem of between 5 and 25 cows and the surrounding territory. Swimming from border to border of his colony, the dominant bull jealously defends his coastline against all other adult males. While patrolling his area, he frequently rears his head out of the water and barks, as an indication of his territorial ownership. The average dominant bull holds his territory for only a few months, until he is challenged by another male. On land, these fights start by stretching out the neck and barking in attempt to test each other’s bravery. If this isn’t enough to scare the opponent off, they begin pushing each other and biting around the neck area. If males weren’t equipped with a thick, muscular neck, their vital organs would be easily damaged during these fights. Blood, is often drawn, however, and many male sea lions have battle scars due to these territorial competitions. Losers are dramatically chased far from their territory by the new dominant bull with much splashing. Because there is only one male in each harem, there is always a surplus of “bachelor” male sea lions. They usually congregate fairly peaceably on less favorable areas of the coastline in “bachelor colonies.”. Because the dominant male of the harem cannot feed while defending his colony, he eventually becomes too tired and weak, and is overpowered by the well-nourished, fresh bull. Breeding takes place from May all the way through to January. Because of this prolonged breeding season and the extensive care required by the pups from their mother, there are dependent pups in the colonies year round. Each cow in the harem has a single pup born a year after conception. After about a week of continuous attention from birth, the female returns to the ocean and begins to forage, and just a week after that, the pup will follow her and begin to develop its swimming skills. When the pup is two to three weeks old the cow will mate again. The mothers will take the young pups with them into the water while nursing until around the 11th month when the pups are weaned from their mother’s milk and become dependent on their own hunting skills. The pups have a strong bond with their mother. The cow will nurture a pup for up to three years. In that time the cow and the pup will recognize each other's bark from the rest of the colony. Within the colony sea lion pups live together in a rookery. Pups can be seen together napping, playing, and feeding. It is not uncommon to see one cow 'baby-sitting' a group of pups while the other cows go off to feed.
Floreana (Champions Islet)
Located approximately 4 to 5 hours west of Española and equal distance south of Santa Cruz, this island has long been a favorite site of visitors including pirates, whalers and early settlers. One of the oldest islands Floreana illustrates the aging process of a volcanic island. Unlike the younger western islands, Floreana's volcano has been long extinct and is in the advanced stages of erosion. The erosion process gave the island the nutrients and soils need to sustain plant life. The combination of this rich soil and a good water supply have given the highlands of Floreana a diversified landscaping of native and introduced flora. Floreana is best known for its colorful history of buccaneers, whalers, convicts, and colonists. In 1793 British whalers established the Post Office Barrel to send letters to and from England. This tradition has continued over the years, and even today visitors may drop off and pick up letters, without stamps, to be carried to far destinations. Punta Cormorant offers two highly contrasting beaches. The landing beach is of volcanic origin and is composed of olivine crystals, giving it a greenish tinge. At the end of the short trail is a carbonate beach of extremely fine white sand. Formed by the erosion of coral skeletons, it is a nesting site for green sea turtles. In the 1930's Floreana was the setting for intrigue and mystery. A German dentist and his mistress, a young family (the Wittmer family who still live on the island) and a self-styled baroness with three men came to settle in the island. Shortly after the baroness and her lovers arrived chaos began. The baroness and her entourage terrorized the other inhabitants while planning to build a luxury hotel. Eventually the baroness, two of her lovers and the dentist all turned up missing or dead. There has been much investigation searching for what really happened on Floreana, but there have never been any hard answers. John Treherne wrote of these people in "The Galapagos Affair". Located just off Punta Cormorant, Champions Islet is the best snorkeling in the Galapagos! To see the Devil’s Crown you need to go underwater, an almost completely submerged volcano, which erosion has transformed the cone into a series of jagged peaks creating the "Devil's Crown". The remains of the volcano create a haven for seabirds such as boobies, pelicans and frigates. Red-billed tropical birds can be seen nesting in the crevices. The highlight of the visit is snorkeling in the center of the crater. You will play with sea lions, while swimming with schools of colorful king angel fish, balloon fish, hawkfish, scrawled filefish, yellowtail grunts, tiger snake eels, white-tipped sharks, eagle rays, amberjacks, wrasses, hammerhead sharks, and sea turtles. The water is a bit rough and the current is strong. The east to west current provides a fun ride as it pushes you through the crown. There is a tube on the western side that you can swim through if you are a strong swimmer (approximately 10-15 feet down) and come out on the other side.
Galapagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands (official name: Archipiélago de Colón; other Spanish names: Islas de Colón or Islas Galápagos) are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator in the Pacific Ocean, some 900 km west of Ecuador. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site: wildlife is its most notable feature. Because of the only very recent arrival of man the majority of the wildlife has no fear of humans and will allow visitors to walk right up them, often having to step over Iguanas or Sea Lions.The Galápagos islands and its surrounding waters are part of a province, a national park, and a biological marine reserve. The principal language on the islands is Spanish. The islands have a population of around 40,000, which is a 40-fold expansion in 50 years. The islands are geologically young and famed for their vast number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle. His observations and collections contributed to the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
We're back at the Monaco Ballroom on Friday December 12th for the final show of 2008!! Make sure you make it to see how the year's feuds end at this season ending super show - GPW: "Christmas Crunch"
We promise we wont crunch your credit.... we'll only crunch your Christmas!!
GPW Heavyweight Title Match
Bubblegum © vs. Dirk Feelgood
Just a few months ago you'd be forgiven for taking a double take at this match. The friendship between the two former friends totally imploded with the desire to become Heavyweight champion. Refusing to accept the demise of his friendship with Dirk Feelgood, Bubblegum spent months in turmoil not wanting to retaliate to the cutting comments and brutal attacks levelled his way by former friend and champion Feelgood. As time went by however, Bubblegum eventually unloaded on Feelgood but this will be the first time the two have ever come face to face in a one on one match. And to make things just a little more interesting... it's for the GPW Heavyweight Title. Can the fairytale championship reign continue for Bubblegum, or can Dirk shatter his dreams and become the first ever 2 time Heavyweight Champ?
Tag Team Special, Skeletor vs. Stella
Lethal Dose vs. Voodoo & "Sober" Mike Holmes
Alan Alan Alan Tasker's henchmen, Lethal Dose march into battle against former stable member Mike Holmes and the man they hold responsible for Holmes' new found sobriety - Voodoo. Cyanide and Toxic hope to tempt Holmes back over to the stable that two months ago he turned his back on. They want to snap him out of the spell they accuse Voodoo of putting him under. However, Holmes seems very happy with his new outlook on life and he and Voodoo look to send Lethal Dose packing in this tag team special. Lethal Dose have warned they will not be coming to the ring alone though, with them along with their attorney and law - Alan Alan Alan Tasker will be a 12 pack of Stella. Hoping the case of beer will prove to be a bigger demon to Holmes than the tag team itself. To fend off the 12 pack, Holmes and Voodoo will have Vooodoo's trusty skull, Skeletor in their corner. An unpredictable tag team match. Can MIke Holmes stay sober? Will Voodoo's spells work? Or will Lethal Dose deliver a beating big enough to break Voodoo's spell?
GPW British Title Match
Jak Dominotrescu vs. "Super" Sam Bailey
After pinning the British Champion last month in a tag team match, WKD's "Super" Sam Bailey has earned himself a title shot at GPW: "Christmas Crunch". Bailey, already a former tag team champion looks to add to his growing reputation by capturing his first ever singles gold in GPW. While reigning champion, Romanian Jak Domitrescu along with his cohorts - The Eastern Bloc look to make life as difficult as possible for the energetic live wire. Domitrescu has held onto the title since April this year with help from his fellow countrymen, but are his days numbered as champ? He surely wont be alone in this title outing and will have the Eastern Bloc close by, but can "Super" Sam Bailey overcome the odds to win his first singles gold in GPW?
And, the main event for the evening is...
GPW Tag Team Title 2/3 Falls Match
MIl-Anfield Connection © vs. Young Offenders
The heat just got turned up in this feud. The re-united Young Offenders have the most established tag team in GPW - The Mil-Anfield Connection firmly in their sights and not to mention the tag team trophy. These two teams met in September this year where there was no clear winner decided after the match ended in a draw. There will be NO excuses this time to not find a winner. This, for the first time in our history will be a 2/3 Falls Match for the tag team titles. A winner HAS to be decided, but who will it be? A truley epic encounter is in our midst as Jiggy Walker & "The Model" Danny Hope try to cling onto the championship that has defined them as a team and "Dangerous" Damon Leigh & Joey Hayes, The Young Offenders chase the title that one of the most popular tag teams in Europe have never held. Can the re-united friends overcome the well established unit that is The Mil-Anfield Connection? Or can the well oiled duo of the Mil-Anfield do what they've been doing all year and win again?
GPW British Title No.1 Contenders Match
Harry Doogle vs. Juice vs. Dylan Roberts vs. Chris Echo
After an eye catchingly good year from rookie Dylan Roberts, he has been included in this battle to earn a shot at the British Title. With a burning desire to win and the fans firmly behind him, Roberts could well mark his arrival onto the main roster by becoming the No.1 Contender and going for gold here. However, his opponents wont give him an easy ride. In a wonderful CC-08 tournament, no one impressed more than WKD's Chris Echo. Echo reached the CC-08 finals with two broken wrists and proved he is ready to take a step up. His previous attempts for British gold have been thwarted by the foreign legion numbers of the Eastern Bloc, is he ready to prove again that he is worthy of being No.1 Contender and finally lift the British title? Juice, the current CC8 champion has been as impressive as ever in singles competition this year, but can he compete in this match with 3 others all vying to be No.1 Contender? Also replacing Jervis Cottonbelly due to injury is Harry Doogle as a last minute entry could one half of the next gen score the upset win? , but with so many possible outcomes who will leave with the plaudits and go on to challenge for the British Title next year?
Lumberjack Match
Si Valour vs. Heresy
A violent and personal feud that has lasted all year long finally comes to a head in what promises to be a violent Lumberjack Match. Ever since brutalising Valour and cutting off all his hair, Heresy has, in some form or other dodged the challenge of Valour. Heresy claimed not to have lost his bottle or be running scared of the 2007 Break Out Star, yet during their Bull Rope clash at GPW: "V" where the two were tied to one another, Heresy still managed to find a way of escaping and creating distance between him and Valour. This time, in a special Lumberjack Match, no matter where either man go - there will be no escape. All lumberjacks will be at the ready to ensure neither man can escape the others clutches and a clear winner, one way or the other will HAVE to be decided. There will be nowhere to run to and nowhere to hide, no matter where they look. Heresy has been one step ahead of Valour all year, is this where he runs out of excuses, or can the master manipulator manipulate another win?
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From the wonderfully eccentric French aeronautic and later automaker Voisin, this Aerodyne mascot displays the classic art deco fascination with industrial designs. Gorgeous yet very different from the usual very sensual mascots of other European cars of the day. This car was almost identical to the very unusual fast back design on Peter Mullin's 1934 Voisin C-25 Aerodyne that won Best in Show at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours. It has a similar very bold print interior (see Google) and virtually defines the term eccentric. Major unusual style for the time. From the remarkable collection of Steve and Marilee Hamilton of Carson City, NV
Western pygmy blue (Brephidium exilis)
A wingspan of 12-20 mm makes this the smallest butterfly in North America and one of the very smallest in the world. Shown here on one of its hostplants (atriplex semibaccata) at the Don Edwards NWR at Alviso California.
I have a sharper image of a butterfly of this species at www.flickr.com/photos/25673579@N04/28730652937/in/datepos... but yesterday I could not find one in ideal light, and the only one I found more than 8" [20 cm] off the ground flew off when I approached.
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Wazir Khan Mosque was completed in 1635 by Nawab Wazir Khan who was the governor of the region during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan.
The mosque was designed to be more than just a place of worship. It served as a town center, where 22 shops were integrated in the mosque design. Other markets extended out at right angles from the sides of the mosque. Before the Badshahi Mosque was constructed, Wazir Khan Mosque served as the Royal Mosque, and Emperor Shah Jehan offered his Friday prayers here in congregation.
The distinct feature of this mosque is that unlike other contemporaneous Mughal buildings, the primary construction material is brick, embellished with mosaic tile work and fresco paintings. Another defining feature are the the four 107 feet high octagonal minarets impaneling floral mosaic tiles. Some restoration work has been undertaken on the structure, but this portion of the fresco artwork appears to have been left alone, & it is amazing to see the colors have remained so vibrant through the centuries.
For more information on the Wazir Khan Mosque, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/mosque_wazir_khan.html
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For me, more than pumpkin spice or Halloween decorations, it’s scenes like this that really define October for me. Warm colors, cool temperatures. A time of transition as summer passes the baton to winter.
People often have complex thoughts and ideas. Solitude provides a quiet space for deep contemplation, allowing them to explore their thoughts without distractions.
Perhaps this child will change the world of her culture for future generations. When I took the photo, I did not notice the look of defiance on her face - clearly not happy to be part of the tourism circus/exploitation. Though I had read articles about the plight of these people (all Hill Tribe cultures), I did not fully realize until I was there how true it was
n.*Mystère:
french word for Mystery which is defined by:
1. One that is not fully understood or that baffles or eludes the understanding;
2. A mysterious character or quality: a landscape with mystery and charm.
3. A work of fiction, a drama, or a film dealing with a puzzling crime.
Mysterious Avenue, Lorraine, Québec, Canada.
PixQuote:
Wherever there is light, one can photograph.
-Alfred Stieglitz
Defined as Northern's by other railroads by the Whyte Wheel designation, this beauty cost the C&O $361,000 in June of 1948. It outlasted other C&O Greenbriers because it was used by the American Coal Enterprise to attempt to develop a steam locomotive to compete with diesels, it later became the Chessie Safety Special. It sits in Clifton forge at the C&O Historical Museum. A Lima built locomotive.
View large here: 'ambientlight' On Black
1. homeward bound, 2. the painters, 3. Saleem, 4. kinetic, 5. hawk & shadow (II), 6. carnivàle, 7. matrix, 8. matrix 2, 9. Untitled, 10. tonality2, 11. stadium2, 12. morning on the road again (variation), 13. solar, 14. luna, 15. symphony, 16. morning on the road again, 17. Untitled, 18. Everything Merges With the Night, 19. beach, 20. the wave, 21. flickr glitch 2, 22. dreams, 23. faraway, 24. bridge of dreams, 25. bali, 26. rock girl, 27. Girl in a field, 28. tower with figure and space, 29. Carousel de Paris, 30. lonely sky, 31. london boys, 32. strange creatures, 33. beach life - australia, 34. a child, 35. Lombok Boy, 36. Children see
Today's shot is a tribute to two of my very good flickr friends, Jordy and Cyndi. A while back, I saw this shot that Cyndi had taken of her daughter (coincidentally also named Ali), and I knew I wanted to try to do a version of it at some point. Then today I was perusing Jordy's stream and discovered this shot and knew that today would be the day!
The thing I love about both Jordy and Cyndi is that they march to the beat of their own drum. They don't simply follow the crowd, but instead forge ahead and make their own path. I love that. There have been many times in my life that I've admittedly been a sheep and simply gone with the flow because it was easier. And because I have always struggled with an insatiable need to be liked. But I like to think that as I've gotten older, I've developed a strong enough backbone to forge ahead as me. Just me. I'm not perfect. Far from it. But I like to think that all of my flaws are really what make me uniquely beautiful. In a way nobody else can be. (Of course, that won't keep me from obsessing over them.)
A few things to note about this shot... I am right-handed. That's why my right hand looks so sloppy. Drawing with my left hand is not easy!! Andy added two items to my right hand, so I'll tag those. Also, these "washable" markers are not really that washable. I mean, I scrubbed the hell out of my hands multiple times and I've still got writing all over them. It's faded slightly, but it's still there. Thank god I never used these markers on my face (which is the reason I originally bought them).
Also!!!! H IS FOR HANDS!!! Finally! I've been stuck in my alpha series. This will get me un-stuck. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
365 Days (self portraits): Day 112
Subtle astral colors...are hidden in everything around you. Could you but see, you would be amazed at their beauty.
Paramahansa Yogananda
This is a small section of dried seaweed I have had for years.
"Ling" is a Melbourne based graffiti writer and streetartist defined by a style that bridges the gap between raw graffiti culture and refined fine-art impressionism.
"Ling's" work is characterized by a "maximalist" approach that fuses high-energy, nostalgic motifs with sophisticated technical execution whose characters often feature signature elements like mirrored "orange" sunglasses.
Notable Major Projects and Immersive Installations:
"The Allure of Gold" (Ongoing) - www.linger.id/projects/project-one-drd3b and www.flickr.com/photos/colourourcity/albums/72177720333281...
"Art of the Mill" @ the Woodend Saw Mill, Woodend, Victoria (2016) - www.flickr.com/photos/colourourcity/albums/72157665164787...
"the Big Picture Festival" @ Frankston, Melbourne (2022) - www.flickr.com/photos/colourourcity/albums/72157715050543...
"Bravery" x "Tribute to Victorian Fire Fighter's & Bush Fire Relief Auction" (2020) - www.flickr.com/photos/colourourcity/albums/72177720332601...
"Crushed Can" (Worlds Biggest Spray Can) @ Wills Street, Melbourne (2022) - www.flickr.com/photos/colourourcity/albums/72177720332677...
"From the Ground Up" x "City of Port Phillip" (2022 - 2023) - www.flickr.com/photos/colourourcity/albums/72177720330546695
"Life Below Water" x "ANL Container Line" @ Harbour Esplanade, Docklands, Melbourne (2021) - www.flickr.com/photos/colourourcity/albums/72177720330544...
"Movember Foundation" @ Melbourne, Victoria (2016 - 2019) - www.flickr.com/photos/colourourcity/albums/72177720331087...
"Never Stop Racing" x "Mclaren Formula One Team" @ Luna Park, Melbourne (2025) - www.flickr.com/photos/colourourcity/albums/72177720332495...
"Wall to Wall Festival" @ Benalla, Victoria (2017) - www.flickr.com/photos/colourourcity/albums/72157651514322...
For more information, or to follow this artist references refer to -
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/lingerid/
www.flickr.com/photos/lingerid/
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Whether it’s close to home or in a different state or a different country. Trees are in their own class of beauty. If they’re very tall or not it really doesn’t matter. They help define Nature. Trees can help create great landscapes. Trees can beautify sunrises or sunsets. “Trees Define Beauty” so much so that man needs to plant two trees to replace every tree taken down. Planting trees helps to keep the soil healthy and keep the air healthy to breathe. Gratitude and Kindness can grow on trees too so plant a soon. Where we live now we plant a tree for every year we live here.