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but it is mainly the outcome of the need we have felt for making democracy such a good thing, like a scrubbed and shining schoolboy. Actually democracy partakes of the sweat and blood of the real world. It is grimy and dangerous and will never survive until it can learn to understand the ways of bullies and take its own part. I happen to care for it not because of any moral perfection it may have, but because it is by and large the best instrument I know for giving us the kind of world we want to live in :-)
Max Lerner, 1938
HFF!! Truth Matters!! Character Matters! Impeach the bully!
john moulton homestead, grand tetons national park, wyoming
Hello Everyone,
Yesterday morning was rather exciting because there were several Wood Ducks in the pond. I don't know what got them going, but they were all on the move and speeding around in different directions. It made for quite the challenge, especially because I'm just starting to get outside with the camera again.
Thanks a million for taking a look and leaving me a comment. I do love hearing from you!
Have a fantastic day!
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Sometimes when you are not looking perfection finds you. Just a little something *winks*
Lovely sim to visit... Summer Trace, check it out.
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An exciting shot from the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. Initially there were no clouds to be seen when I emerged from my cold tent, but just before the sun rose, some beautiful clouds blew in. Hope you enjoy the shot!
I had one of the most exciting butterfly experiences so far yesterday!
Having travelled a little way to a local woods to find the elusive pearl bordered fritillary, I got well and truly lost thanks to my atrocious map reading skills and tramped miles...eventually finding myself on some sort of motor rally track 😨
Heading back uphill, the map finally began to make sense (!) and after nearing my target area I saw the welcome sight of a fellow enthusiast, camera around neck, scanning the ground - thank you Jon!
The area of scrubland the butterflies love is very sensitive as there are caterpillars in the leaf litter and of course food sources need protecting too, so we waited for a long time for one of these beauties to land close enough to the path to photograph well.
Eventually this stunning butterfly chose to rest on the gorse, with its perfect complementary colours. Even better, a large cloud came over just at that moment so it decided to stay put and pose beautifully for a while. What luck!
Apologies for the long write up...but I'm still buzzing with excitement!
Not the most exciting composition in the world, but what ever.
So many amazing houses in Cleveland, that's one of the reasons I like going there.
I probably won't be posting as much anymore, as I just got my first real job today. But on the other hand, now I'll have the money to travel on the weekends... Awesome! :)
Have a great weekend guys!
Driving along this beautiful street was exciting, completely surrounded by the colorful foliage and in a complete serenity.
It was such a wonderful experience, and currently we miss it a lot.
Press "L" to enlarge the picture.
May your Sunday be as relaxing as peaceful!
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Calle colorida en Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
Conducir por esta hermosa calle sinuosa fue emocionante, completamente rodeado por el colorido follaje y en completa serenidad.
Fue una experiencia maravillosa, y actualmente la echamos mucho de menos.
Pulsa "L" para ampliar la imagen.
¡Que tu domingo sea tan relajante como tranquilo!
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If you want to watch exciting hummingbird activity in West Texas, visit www.allaboutbirds.org/cams/west-texas-hummingbirds/
Right now our feeders are the busiest in the mornings and evenings - Central Time USA. Don't forget to turn up the sound!
79/100 x Birds: The 2020 Edition - Thanks, everyone! I hope all my Flickr friends are keeping healthy and sane.
The little wizard heads to school...
Come one! Come all! There is an exciting new event in town. It's called The World of Magic, and it is now open! Be enchanted as you enter a wondrous universe where anything is possible and magic is all around us!
Skippy envisioned his universe with the help of the following magical creations:
KraftWork's The Wizard Express, Wizard Books, and Wizard Open Luggage, which are all part of The Wizard Express Collection!
random Matter's Textbook, and Jelly Beans, which are part of the Study Break Collection!
Yokai's Kittypendo, which is part of the Fluffy Magic Collection!
Tentacio's Harry Books, which are part of the It’s Magical Collection!
All of the above can be found at The World of Magic!
Keep dreaming, creating, and shining so bright, everyone!
Fairies are tiny, often beautiful human-like creatures that appear in legends and folklore around the world. Fairies likely began as versions of pagan nature gods and goddesses, and thus they are often associated with the forests, and fairy tales.
These clubtails always face the woods, usually hanging on leaves with their rusty clubs toward you so it's tougher to get lateral views showing more of those pretty eyes, and really tough to get a portrait. This is the only year we've had an "outbreak" of these exciting clubtails and it may never happen again. They've been flying for 6 weeks so it's gotta end soon. Their eyes can be blue or green or both (blue at the top, greener below) as in this shot.
>> male Russet-tipped clubtail, along Little River in N. Georgia, 5 days ago
See next shot for full dorsal view of this fellow.
Whilst exciting to see this bird very soon flooded the internet beyond even biblical proportions. Such was the deluge of photos even Noah couldn't cope.
With this in mind i thought let's break the camels back and post one more lol.
Hoopoe - Upupa epops
Collingham and Linton Cricket Club nr Leeds
Many thanks as always to all who choose to look and a big thank you for those who stop by to comment and fave my photos. It is very much appreciated.
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Rena has brightened 3 lives here the last two years. Benni might disagree but we see how Rena keeps Benni moving and on her toes. Jealousy goes both ways but is sort of exciting and fun.
and exciting their jealousies and apprehensions, to throw affairs into confusion, and bring on civil commotion :-)
Alexander Hamilton, letter to George Washington, 1792
bee balm, 'Leading Lady Lilac',
my yard, cary, north Carolina. a recent purchase from plant delights nursery
Not the best shot, but I have not seen a mature male in years, so seeing one in the distance, with crappy light was actually quite exciting. The other good thing about today is that my Z9 is still working after I DROPPED IT OUT MY CAMERA BAG BECAUSE I HAD NOT ZIPPED IT UP PROPERLY. The camera hit a wood floor from about 5 feet. I am slightly less STUPID than before.
.... if the most exciting event is a nap on a shoe.
It has been raining almost all day which means that Cleo is comatose, Fynn is out all day and enjoys getting wet and Linus is bored. When I took some photos of shoes he joined me and eventually fell asleep on my props. There is another capture of the shoes in the comments. They belong to my niece Natalie who temporarily lives in Cleo's hibernation room in the basement. I love Natalie but what really drives me nuts is that she leaves her stuff everywhere, especially her shoes. As the weather was too bad for taking photos outdoors I thought I could just as well use the shoes for some photos, mainly in order to test different types of lighting. For the photo in the comments I used an external flash plus the softbox. It was really very dark and I think the lighting worked pretty well although I still needed the tripod. For the Linus photo I only used the softbox and a reflector, the flash was off.
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I get early Summer gift again ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و
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the desired tour around the Royal Clipper begins, see here some passengers ready to take pictures
inizia il desiderato giro attorno alla Royal Clipper, si scorgono le teste di alcuni passeggeri pronti a scattare foto
Some mornings work out perfectly. Went to the forest to try and find a male Scarlet Tanager. Hit the jackpot!
Exciting to spot this wild Stallion on the edge of the forest with its thick winter coat, over grown forelock and mane. The Alberta foothills is home to hundreds of wild Horses believed to be descendants of domestic horses used in logging and guiding/outfitting operations in the early 1900s.
Mountain view County - west of Sundre
First of everything is always exciting.
Karen, thank you so much for making my day by writing my very first testimonial!! She loves morning coffee, so this is a dedication to her =)
Hope you all have a wonderful & relaxing Sunday!
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Often called the “Magic City,” Miami is the world’s gateway to Latin America. It's an eclectic paradise alive with art deco architecture and an exciting fusion of South and Central American, Caribbean and American influences.
Riding on some fast-moving water sports crafts is an exciting and thrilling experience. So, from early morning up and until late afternoon on Christmas Day, a number of guests at a popular beach resort, singly or in group, take a ride on jet skis and banana boats for an hour around a large area in Subic Bay designated by the resort's management as safe for such activities.
Captured in Subic, Zambales, Philippines.
The most exciting event at our new home this past year (other than the King Cobra in the yard) was the hoopoe nest in the roof of our house. It was a delight to watch these beautiful birds as mom and dad would constantly be foraging for the nestlings. The main course seemed to be spiders. After the nestlings fledged they would sit on our front porch just inches away from the windows.
Wikipedia: The Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops) is the most widespread species of the genus Upupa. It is a distinctive cinnamon colored bird with black and white wings, a tall erectile crest, a broad white band across a black tail, and a long narrow downcurved bill. Its call is a soft "oop-oop-oop". It is native to Europe, Asia and the northern half of Africa.
Conservation status: Least Concern
Exhilarating watching when the waves are putting on a show of power, these along the rocky edges of Portland the place with its well known lighthouse, Portland Bill near Weymouth, Dorset.
Always exciting to find the first hamamelis in bloom with its strange configuration in the flowers and its beautiful haunting scent.
I usually find them in Hilliers Gardens but now we have this one of our own, in a pot on the deck.
A little research for the origins of the name of this shrub gave me different answers but my favourite explanation is this:
.....the flexible forked twigs of witch hazel are preferred as divining rods. Regardless, modern witches do consider witch hazel a magical plant, to ward off evil and to help heal a broken heart. 'Hazel' because the plant's leaves resemble those of a hazelnut tree.
posting for Mittwochsmakro - Wednesday Macro
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Not a very exciting bird but I love the colours in this image. Taken in Thule Bay on Stewart Island near the end of a long walk (well, long for me carrying my big lens). Such lovely colour saturation in New Zealand sometimes.
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F-OFDF, an Airbus A330-223, climbing out from runway 28 at Princess Juliana International Airport in Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten. It was departing as FWI527 (Air Caraibes S.A.) to Paris (Orly), France.
... of the best kind! As a diver, a shark encounter is among the most exciting and thrilling. Their seemingly effortless glide through the water is mesmerizing. But most surprising may be their curiosity. Their eyes are expressionless, suggesting that they are mere machines. Nevertheless, they certainly conveyed a sense in their close passes that they were wondering what we were doing in their domain. We weren't stirring up fish for them to eat and they lingered well past the point of realizing that we were not food. (Nor were we chumming.) So maybe we were just a distraction from their mundane activities. Don't we all need that!
This is a caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi), estimated to be about 1.5m, so probably a young one. (Mature ones are 2-2.5m.) They are listed as near-threatened by IUCN. Why anyone would intentionally harvest sharks from the ocean is beyond me.
The earlier image I posted from the dive provided a better sense of the reef terrain. This shot, looking slightly up, includes the wave patterns from the surface (we are in about 8m of water).
it was truly exciting witnessing the waters happily running after this Spring generous rains fallen in Madrid´s Sierra.
Only 0,8 sec were enough to immortalize the moment. Spring in its full splendor.
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Have a happy and lovely Wednesday!
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Cascadas locales junto al Embalse de Navacerrada, Navacerrada, Madrid, España
Fue realmente emocionante ver cómo las aguas fluían alegremente tras las generosas lluvias primaverales caídas en la Sierra de Madrid.
Solo 0,8 segundos fueron suficientes para inmortalizar el momento. La primavera en todo su esplendor.
Pulsa "L" o "Z" para ampliar la imagen si lo deseas.
¡Que tengas un feliz y encantador miércoles!
The famous lighthouse on Denmark's west coast has an exciting history. Inaugurated in 1900, it was hit by a shifting dune just ten years later. In 1968, the lighthouse had to stop operating because its light could no longer be seen from the sea. In 2012, the shifting dune completely passed the lighthouse and has been moving north ever since. However, the sea was now increasingly becoming a threat to the lighthouse. There was a risk that it could tip over if it crashed onto the coast. Therefore, it was moved 70 meters inland in 2019.
The cathedral of Chartres forms one of the most spectacularly exciting ensembles of medieval architecture, sculpture and stained-glass windows.
Erected mostly between 1194 and 1260, the building remained relatively unharmed by the calamities of history, in particular the Religious Wars and the French Revolution.
The most prominent symbol of the cultural revival of the 12th century and a glorious rebuttal of the commonly heard notion of the "Dark Middle Ages", Notre-Dame of Chartres was designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.
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after such good and exciting news earlier today, I decided to take my fur babies out for a walk myself.....
airpod on repeat: www.youtube.com/watch?v=idSJRWzCAN0
"I'm the one they love to hate but they can't get past
Pretty face, no waist, and a big ol' bag witha big ol' ass." 😏
#Mogul
Nothing too exciting to see at Petrie Island this morning so contented myself with trying to catch a raindrop near one of the many frogs.
Exciting Day! Last time we were here, we put up a Bluebird box. When we got back, we saw the male and female entering the box. We also saw what appeared to be a very young bluebird in the area. The activity had picked up in the last 2 weeks with the adults bringing in insects and worms for the babies (we presumed) and they were constantly visiting the box on Tuesday. Then all activity stopped and the adults were not seen at all the next day. We thought maybe something bad happened, but it turns out the the young one(s) probably fledged then. We spotted the adults feeding at our feeders the next day and flying away, not to the box. We've since learned that when the babies fledge, they really can't fly all that well, and the parents stick close by to them and still feed them, out of harms way, not to the box. Today I saw this young bird by itself, and it seemed very still and I noticed it was a bluebird! Soon the male and female came and were feeding, and then ANOTHER young bluebird flew in. This bird followed the male to wherever he was flying, and then they all followed. I heard the parents do this and make the young birds chase them for food, to get them to fly more. So, it appears this may be the second brood, the first being the one young bird we saw when we arrived a few weeks ago. I've heard they can have 3 broods in a season! Lots of enemies in the area - snakes, squirrels, rats and other birds. But these parents seem to be doing great!
2019 has been a very exciting and (still) busy year for │T│L│C│. Time to look back and to say thank you.
Our biggest project this year involved the introduction of Animesh. We look back at 17 new releases (of which 11 were Animesh), excluding gifts.
Of course, we could have never done this without the help and support of:
>> Our amazing Blogger team: Thank you so much for all your beautiful posts and for promoting our brand! Hugs!
>> Events, showcasing our new releases: a big 'Thank You' to the owners of The Cosmopolitan 'bi-weekly' event - the creators of Bloom, Salem & Tannenbaum, Prism Events, MadPeas events, Japonica events, Flourish Sales Studio, and the 6Republic event.
>> Coverage by Seraphim, SL's premiere sales and events blog.
>> Flickr contacts who made us smile with posts and comments: Mr. Scott Silverdale, Ms. Karole Batista, Mr. Ian Dark, and many more.
>>...and last but not least, our valued Customers: we are so very proud and thankful for your trust and support! Without you we couldn't do what we love most!
As mentioned above we are still busy and not quite ready to hibernate yet :) We are in the process of updating our store, and to give │T│L│C│ a fresh new look in 2020. We will keep you posted :)
Have a beautiful festive season Everyone! Relax and have a good time. See you in the New Year!
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