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Joshua Tree National Park is an American national park in southeastern California, east of Los Angeles and San Bernardino, near Palm Springs. The park is named for the Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) native to the Mojave Desert. Originally declared a national monument in 1936, Joshua Tree was redesignated as a national park in 1994 when the U.S. Congress passed the California Desert Protection Act. Encompassing a total of 790,636 acres (1,235.4 sq mi; 3,199.6 km2)—an area slightly larger than the state of Rhode Island—the park includes 429,690 acres (671.4 sq mi; 1,738.9 km2) of designated wilderness. Straddling the border between San Bernardino County and Riverside County, the park includes parts of two deserts, each an ecosystem whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation: the higher Mojave Desert and the lower Colorado Desert. The Little San Bernardino Mountains traverse the southwest edge of the park.
Went out for a walk in the rocky shore of Vuosaari, Helsinki.
I found a nice location and started to wander around.
Found this composition after getting my shoes and socks wet, because I wasn't paying attention to the waves. Lesson learned.
I proceeded to set the tripod, grabbed the camera from the backpack as well as the Sigma 18-35mm lens.
After taking a couple of test shots, it became obviously clear that the image needed a polarising filter to expose more detail underwater, and a graduated filter to calm down the bright sky.
I took three shots, first focusing on the rocks in the foreground, then the partially submerged rocks just a few meters away and then all the way to the island with the trees.
After finishing the trip I sat down in front of the computer monitor and started working on the images. I processed the images the way I liked them and proceeded to focus stacking them in Photoshop.
So here's the result of a lovely mid-day walk with wet shoes, hope you enjoy the image.
"Snails are often the unsung heroes of ecosystems! Snails are essential to the decomposition process by eating decaying and dead vegetation and leaving behind nutrient-rich feces in the soil. Also, once snails have died, their bodies and shells decompose and provide a source of calcium to the habitat. Their relationship to the soil is also helpful to us in other ways. By paying attention to the snail population of a place, we can learn what is to come for certain ecosystems. Snails can act as an indicator species as they are very sensitive to soil changes. For example, less snails in an area that previously had more could mean there is an ecological issue like the soil becoming more acidic. Keeping an eye on populations of species at risk like snails is one of the many ways we can monitor ecosystems in the park to help inform conservation projects. "
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Jericho Beach Park,
West Point Grey, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Beavers build dams and lodges using tree branches, vegetation, rocks and mud; they chew down trees for building material. Dams restrict water flow, and lodges serve as shelters. Their infrastructure creates wetlands used by many other species, and because of their effect on other organisms in the ecosystem, beavers are considered a keystone species.
India, Kerala or Kēraḷam, Backwaters.
Kerala’s from civilization almost untouched rich in fish, fertile unique backwaters, South India, a network of interconnected five large lakes linked by canals, both manmade, fed by 38 rivers & brackish lagoons extending nearly half the length of Kerala state. A labyrinthine system formed by almost 1.000 km of waterways lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast, known as the “Malabar Coast”.
The backwaters have an exceptional ecosystem; freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea, formed by the action of waves & shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range.
A Thannermukkom Salt Water Barrier, preventing salt water from the sea is entering the deep inside, keeping the fresh water intact. Such fresh water is extensively used for irrigation purposes.
Numerous unique aquatic species including mudskippers, crabs, frogs, water birds such as kingfishers, darters, terns, darters & cormorants, animals like otters & turtles live in the backwaters area. Palm trees, pandanus bushes & other leafy plants grow alongside the backwaters, providing a green shade to the surrounding landscape.
📌….The unique backwaters are a network of interconnected five large lakes linked by canals, both manmade, fed by 38 rivers & brackish lagoons extending nearly half the length of Kerala state. A labyrinthine system formed by almost 1.000 km of waterways lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast, known as the “Malabar Coast”.
The backwaters have an exceptional ecosystem; freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea, formed by the action of waves & shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range.
In the middle of this landscape there are a number of towns & cities, which serve as the starting & end points of backwater cruises. The backwaters are one of the noticeable tourist attractions in Kerala.
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I would have to say this is my favorite non dolly shot I took in 2010.
CA Science Center _ Ecosystems Exhibit
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Os Passadiços de Vizela oferecem um percurso pedonal linear de aproximadamente 5,5 a 6 quilómetros (11 a 12 km, ida e volta) ao longo do rio Vizela, ligando a Ponte Romana à Cascata de Rompecias. A estrutura de madeira, acessível a todos e com iluminação LED, integra-se na paisagem, atravessando zonas urbanas, rurais e florestais, incluindo o Parque das Termas. Este projeto, de dificuldade fácil, visa a valorização do património natural e paisagístico, inserindo-se numa iniciativa mais vasta de criação de ecovias na região. A arquitetura dos passadiços proporciona uma experiência imersiva na natureza, promovendo o contacto com a biodiversidade local e a preservação do ecossistema ribeirinho, permitindo o usufruto sustentável do espaço sem prejudicar o ambiente.
The Vizela Footbridges offer a linear pedestrian route of approximately 5.5 to 6 kilometers (11 to 12 km, round trip) along the Vizela River, connecting the Roman Bridge to the Rompecias Waterfall. The wooden structure, accessible to all and with LED lighting, is integrated into the landscape, crossing urban, rural and forest areas, including the Parque das Termas. This project, of easy difficulty, aims to enhance the natural and landscape heritage, being part of a broader initiative to create eco-routes in the region. The architecture of the walkways provides an immersive experience in nature, promoting contact with local biodiversity and the preservation of the riverside ecosystem, allowing the sustainable use of the space without harming the environment.
Mural by Andrew (Joux) Mack aka @jouxart, seen at 2854 Larimer Street in the RiNo area of Denver, Colorado.
Photo by James aka @urbanmuralhunter on that other photo site.
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Humuswerk Wietmarschen 11-9-2009
Die Lokomotive wurde gebaut von Christoph Schöttler Maschinenfabrik
Humuswerk Wietmarschen GmbH - Blumenerdeproduktion
Das Torfmoor Ökosystem ist das effizienteste Kohleenke auf dem Planeten.
German narrow gauge peat railway with Christoph Schöttler Maschinenfabrik locomotive
Peat (turf) is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter that is unique to natural areas called peatlands, bogs, or mires. The peatland ecosystem is the most efficient carbon sink on the planet because peatland plants capture the CO2 which is naturally released from the peat.
Humus is het traag afbreekbare deel van de organische stof in de bodem; organische stof is al het dode organische materiaal dat in de bodem aanwezig is. Humus wordt gevormd door de ontbinding van plantaardig en dierlijk materiaal.
Niedersachsen
Deutschland
11-9-2009
Wilton church is well worth a visit for its eclectic building and decorative styles. The churchyard also has quite a bit of interest. I was taken by the colour combinations produced by the lichen, ivy and mosses growing on this particular grave stone.
Red-eyed Tree Frog, Agalychnis callidryas, Tropical Rainforest, Corcovado National Park, Osa Conservation Area, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, Central America, America
ONE MORE WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY STORY 04
UNA HISTORIA MÁS DE FOTOGRAFÍA DE NATURALEZA 04
………..the story behind the photographer, the story that crosses space and time with the story of the protagonist of the image and which can arise a good "wildlife picture".
Yes, because there is one more story, there is also a story behind the photographer, and of course behind each and every one of the images that take the "wildlife photographers", a story that nobody remembers. Yes, there is a story, there is a story plenty of difficulties, a work story, a study story, a story of sacrifice, loneliness, devotion, risk, commitment, effort, dreams, planning, illusion, danger, fear, stumbles, exhaustion, adversity, perseverance, suffering, scares, patience, nerves, failure, dehydration, pain, diarrhea, cold very cold, hot very hot, itchy very itchy, sweat a lot of sweat, sleep a lot of sleep, discomfort, hunger, thirst, scratches, shocks, infections, falls, dizziness, stings, bites, wounds, vomits, loss, damage, resignation, despair, unpleasant surprises,….....and…....frustration, frustration......and for sure, some other things that many of my colleagues would say. And there are many times, often a lot, when things get ugly, in which you wonder; "but.......what need do I have to .........?.”
Well, all of this is more or less easily carried……………
………a la historia que hay detrás del fotógrafo, a la historia que se cruza en el espacio y el tiempo con la historia del protagonista de la imagen y de la cual puede llegar a surgir una buena ‘foto de naturaleza’.
Sí, porque hay una historia mas, también existe una historia detrás del fotógrafo, y en mayor o menor medida detrás de todas y cada una de las imágenes que realizamos los ‘fotógrafos de naturaleza’. Una historia de la que nadie se acuerda. Sí, hay una historia, una historia plagada de dificultades, una historia de trabajo, una historia de estudio, de sacrificio, de soledad, sueños, dedicación, riesgos, empeño, esfuerzo, planificación, ilusión, peligro, miedo, tropiezos, agotamiento, adversidad, perseverancia, sufrimiento, sustos, paciencia, nervios, fracasos, deshidratación, dolor, diarreas, frío mucho frío, calor mucho calor, picor mucho picor, sudor mucho sudor, sueño mucho sueño, malestar, hambre, sed, arañazos, golpes, infecciones, caídas, mareo, picaduras, mordeduras, heridas, vómitos, extravíos, averías, resignación, desesperación, sorpresas desagradables,…...y……….frustración, frustración.…. y seguro algunas otras cosas que aportarían muchos de mis colegas. Existen muchas ocasiones, muchas, cuando las cosas se ponen feas, en las que te preguntas; “pero………… ¿qué necesidad tengo yo……..?”.
Bueno, al final todo eso se sobrelleva más o menos bien.………………
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Smithgall Woods is a State Park in northern Georgia known for its hardwoods, streams and wildlife. Dukes Creek, one of north Georgia’s premier trout streams, runs through this spectacular mountain property.
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Stretching from Lake Constance to the Rhine and Danube Rivers, the Hegau is an extinct volcanic landscape in southern Germany. The area features sloping hills used for agriculture, forests, and the remains of former castles dotting volcanic stubs.
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Ao longo do trilho PR14 – A Aldeia Mágica, que decorre entre Covelo de Paivó e Drave, concelho de Arouca, revela-se um vale agrícola encaixado na Serra da Freita. A paisagem, marcada por modelação fluvial em terrenos xistentos, exibe socalcos que evidenciam a adaptação da atividade agrícola ao declive acentuado, permitindo o cultivo em patamares junto a cursos de água como o rio de Paivô, visível ao fundo. O contraste é notório entre o verde intenso dos socalcos, que minimizam a erosão, e as encostas com vestígios de incêndios florestais, problema recorrente na região. A vegetação autóctone em recuperação demonstra a resiliência do ecossistema. A paisagem integra ainda o património edificado típico das aldeias serranas, testemunho de um povoamento rural que moldou a região.
Along the PR14 - A Aldeia Mágica trail, which runs between Covelo de Paivó and Drave, in the municipality of Arouca, you can see an agricultural valley embedded in the Serra da Freita. The landscape, marked by fluvial modeling in schist soils, displays terraces that show the adaptation of agricultural activity to the steep slope, allowing cultivation on levels next to watercourses such as the Paivô river, visible in the background. The contrast is striking between the intense green of the terraces, which minimize erosion, and the slopes with traces of forest fires, a recurring problem in the region. The recovering native vegetation demonstrates the resilience of the ecosystem. The landscape also includes the typical built heritage of the mountain villages, testimony to a rural settlement that shaped the region.
Aambyvalley RD.,Lonavala,Mah.,India
www.inaturalist.org/observations/62466793
photo credit:Vaibhav G.
Scorpions are among the most resilient inhabitants of the Namib Desert. Equipped with powerful pincers and a venomous sting, they are highly efficient nocturnal predators that survive in one of the driest environments on Earth.
Namibia.
Crocuses and daffodils bloom colourfully in the Garry Oak meadow in February. Spring comes early here.
So many spiders around in the wetlands at the moment. They probably outnumber the flies!
R1280.370.A4.
Grizzly Bears of the Canadian Rockies
Grizzly Bears (Ursus arctos) are unmistakable because of the large muscular hump on their shoulders. Grizzly bears are scavengers and omnivores, eating both plants and meat. Plants are the mainstay of their diet though, especially berries and roots.
In winter, food becomes scarce and the bears crawl into their dens to hibernate. Although bears do not truly hibernate, (their body temperature only dips slightly), they do become dormant in winter, usually in snow-dens, where females often have one to four cubs before spring.
Grizzly Bears have one of the lowest known reproductive rates of all North American land mammals. That rate is even lower for Grizzlies living here in the Canadian Rockies. Females have their first cubs at 5-8 years of age and may not become pregnant again for 4–5 years.
Grizzly Bears are particularly sensitive to human influence, and because of this we manage them carefully. We can gain information about the mountain park ecosystem by monitoring the grizzly bear population. Jasper currently supports a population of between 100–120 individuals.
For more Info: www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/jasper/nature/conservation/eep-s...