This was taken near Canyonville, Oregon. I had a devil of a time getting down the very steep banks without falling. I had my gear in a pack so my hands were free to cling to trees and rocks. I knew the light would be difficult because it was early afternoon, so I brought my Lee filters. Getting up was actually a little easier using all four limbs to scurry back up.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort

I went to the Antarctica just after the big economic crash of 2008 / 2009. It was my goal and an end to a long trip through South America, via bus, overland. Due to the lack of tourist, a group of us negotiated a very good price for this trip. When crossing the Drake Passage, you'll encounter some of the roughest seas on the planet. At one point in the trip a big wave hit the boat and the tables and chairs, which were chained to the wooden floor, broke free and flew across the room. All said, well worth the effort.

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Après un effort pour grimper au col de La Vanoise, en redescendant ce lac, situé à 2320m d’altitude et alimenté par le glacier de la Grande Casse, offre un superbe panorama .On le traverse à gué grâce à des dalles de pierres alignées en son centre. Ne chercher pas les vaches, elles n'y sont pas par contre, vous trouverez des famille marmottes qui jouent dans les montagnes.

After an effort to climb to the Col de La Vanoise, by going down this lake, located at 2320m altitude and fed by the Grande Casse glacier, offers a superb panorama . We cross it ford thanks to stones slabs aligned in its center. Do not look for the cows, they are not there however, you will find marmots families playing in the mountains.

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Despite the government's efforts to create many green spaces, Singapore looks like a concrete city from some perspectives.

Trop mignon de voir les efforts qu'elles font pour amener ce qu'il faut

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It takes him a lot of effort to look this good!! Taken in Hyde Park London.

Der Versuch des Einfangens. Rosaroter Schäfchen.

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Or pink dreams? Or huge cotton balls? Or just a look through the pink glasses? Actually it is simply the view in the sky – again from my garden – and that is not an effort, but very easy ;-)

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Oder doch rosarote Träume? Oder riesengroße Wattebäusche? Oder nur ein Blick durch die rosarote Brille? Ganz eigentlich ist es schlicht der Blick in den Himmel – wieder mal aus meinem Garten – und das ist keine Anstrengung, sondern ganz leicht ;-)

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#CrazyTuesday / #Clouds

One of my attempts at the "Macro Mondays" theme "My Closest"

This is a salt crystal on a mm scale! So you're looking at a magnification of around 6:1.

Shot with a Carl Zeiss "Luminar 16 mm F 2.5" lens on a Canon EOS R5.

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So interesting to see that efforts to establish a vibrant and beneficial organic sector in Tanzania are well underway, Brocolli can be seen here tended in-between banana trees (supported by bamboo stakes). This effort benefits the farm/plantation owners, provides employment for many, with the benefit of growing healthy, chemically free food. Lots of vegetables were also grown in-between coffee tree/bushes on this plantation.

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The Krall Barn is believed to be the oldest existing log barn in Lebanon County. The effort to save it first kicked off in 2007, when the structure, then located east of Schaefferstown, was saved from destruction by a cooperating owner, Howard Scharff, who worked with Schaefferstown’s Bill Ross by offering to donate the barn if it was dismantled. The way it stands now, most of the exterior of the Krall Barn is nearly complete. But there are many smaller, inside projects yet to be tackled. The education center is expected to make it easier for visitors to enjoy their time at the 110 acre historic site that features three locks of the Union Canal, an engineering feat visited by none less than President George Washington himself during its construction.

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for Crazy Tuesday: random collage

I found this theme a bit of a puzzle as 'random' is not a characteristic of a collage for me. So if my 'effort' today is not accepted, I understand!

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Today I have to interrupt my series of photos from Madeira for a day, because since yesterday I am the excited owner of a new camera. This beautiful amaryllis here is my first photo, the flowers are on our dining table right now and I couldn't resist. Basically it's more of a snapshot, because I admit I didn't put much effort into it. This applies to both the photography and the post-processing, which is only very rudimentary here. Basically I just tried to make the wallpaper disappear in the background. It wasn't much more.

And yet I am amazed by the realism that this photo shows. I can't wait to get out in nature with my camera.

Ich muss heute mal für einen Tag meine Fotoreihe aus Madeira unterbrechen, denn seit gestern bin ich aufgeregter Besitzer einer neuen Kamera. Diese wunderschöne Amaryllis hier ist mein erstes Foto, Die Blumen stehen gerade auf unserem Esstisch und da konnte ich nicht wiederstehen. Im Grunde ist es eher ein Schnappschuß, denn ich habe mir, das gebe ich zu, nicht viel Mühe dabei gegeben. Dies gilt sowohl fürs Fotografieren, als auch für die Nachbearbeitung, die hier nur sehr rudimentär erfolgt ist. Im Grunde hab ich nur versucht die Tapete im Hintergrund verschwinden zu lassen. Viel mehr wars nicht.

Und trotzdem bin ich begeistert von der Realitätsnähe, die dieses Foto zeigt. Ich kann es kaum erwarten mit der Kamera raus in die Natur zu gehen.

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Fleur de chicorée et l'insecte

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The Ring of Kerry is a scenic road that takes you through beautiful landscapes and majestic coastlines, but also takes some effort and determination because it is so very narrow & curvy, and your steering wheel and the lanes are on the opposite side, but still definitely worth the effort... it's the road trip of a lifetime : )

With all the effort to create a safe and hygienic environment at work and for loved ones, life has definitely become busier than ever. Sorry for not responding to your kind words and support for quite a while, my Flickr friends! I'm well and wish you all stay healthy and merry as ever with your family and friends. May things always turn out the way you expect, same for peace love health and joy, my dear friends!

What A Wonderful World x Can't Help Falling In Love (mashup cover) Reneé Dominique

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One of my attempts at the "Macro Mondays" theme "Stitch".

Shot with a Friedrich "S-Coronar 25 mm F 1.4" lens on a Canon EOS R5.

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This mountain range in Arizona is very remote and not easy to access, but like many areas in this mountainous state, it is worth the effort.

Gannets building their nests in Great Saltee island, Ireland. I love these marvelous birds, flight champions, diving champions and so handsome.

The 1969 Town Lake Gazebo was the first public structure built in the effort to beautify the south shore of Town Lake (now Lady Bird Lake), which was created after the construction of Longhorn Dam on the Colorado River in 1960. The Austin Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), established in the 1950s for women working in the construction industry, spearheaded and raised funds for the project. Thirty-five visionary women in Austin saw the possibility of putting something on the shores for all to enjoy and dedicate it to the construction industry.

Inspired by the then First Lady of the United States Lady Bird Johnson, a national leader in environmental beautification and later the honorary co-chair of the Town Lake Beautification Committee, the Austin chapter began planning and raising money for the structure in 1965. Almost 100 contractors and suppliers enthusiastically supported the gazebo project with donations of materials and labor. The gazebo was dedicated in June 1970, and then in 1984, the structure was named for Fannie Davis, a founding member of the Austin chapter of NAWIC.

The gazebo was designed by architect J. Sterry Nill to resemble an inverted morning glory flower. The design reflects the diverse architectural trends of the 1960s, and playfully references Frank Lloyd Wright's geometric experimentation and combination of organic material with modern forms and the rustic park architecture found in central Texas.

Source: City of Austin & Austin Parks and Recreation dedication plaque

Cleo's Flickr friends know that she always needs a good reason for physical activity and treats ARE a good reason. She found the treats bag in the kitchen, carried it into the garden (probably because she didn't want me to see what she was doing) and used her claws to open the bag. Cleo can indeed be very determined if she has a goal. :)

Last year's grasses and echinacea seed-pods are all I have to look at right now but...

Yes, blue sky, you are more than making up for Spring's late arrival ;)

I appreciate the effort!

After the effort.

Gavarnie Hautes-Pyrénées.

D'après diapositive.

The valiant effort put forth by Mr. Mason was Herculean but alas the sheer size of BigFoot aka OTIS, was just too much to overcome. The Champion has been fallen and now all the land will be under the rule of the ruthless Gnomes and OTI!!!! So I hope everyone who thought, the Gnomes were sooo cute and Da Foot was devilishly handsome are happy now. The last person holding back the future onslaught is no more..... like Batman getting his back broken, or Superman dying..... hell even Wolverine being melted into himself... don't ask.... but anyway... SL's Champion is gone.

Hit the Dirge, Boys!

laying in a bed of water, and yet i'll still only get wet for you.

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