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These pretty little butterflies are easy to spot as the males’ wings have bright orange tips – giving them their name! They are a common sight during spring and can be found in lots of places including meadows, woodland and hedges. The adults lay their eggs on special plants to ensure that their caterpillars have the right food to eat. Orange-tip caterpillars love garlic mustard, cuckooflower and hedge mustard plants.
The male orange-tip is unmistakeable: a white butterfly, half of its forewing is a bold orange, and it has light grey wingtips. The female is also white, but has grey-black wingtips, similar to the white butterflies. Both sexes show a mottled, 'mossy grey' pattern on the underside of their hindwings when at rest.
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
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The two forms of black-tailed deer that occupy coastal woodlands in the Pacific Northwest of North America are subspecies of the mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus). They have sometimes been treated as a species, but virtually all recent authorities maintain they are subspecies. The Columbian black-tailed deer is found in western North America, from Northern California into the Pacific Northwest of the United States and coastal British Columbia in Canada. The Sitka deer is found coastally in British Columbia, southeast Alaska, and southcentral Alaska (as far as Kodiak Island).
These two subspecies thrive on the edge of the forest, as the dark forest lacks the underbrush and grasslands the deer prefer as food, and completely open areas lack the hiding spots and cover they prefer for harsh weather. One of the plants that black-tailed deer browse is western poison oak, despite its irritant content. This deer often is most active at dawn and dusk, and is frequently involved in collisions with automobiles. (Wikipedia)
This is the Columbian sub-species. Based on maps of sightings in iNaturalist, the Sitka sub-species is not found on Vancouver Island.
There were three deer roaming the parking lot at our hotel. They then just ambled across the road to the flower beds on the other side, totally oblivious to the traffic. Thankfully, no collisions ensured.
Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada. May 2022.
Eagle-Eye Tours Ultimate British Columbia.
Brunnby Church lies in the countryside to the north of Höganäs. It is one of the most popular churches for weddings in the region. The church was built of granite at the turn of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The exterior is whitewashed. It is the interior that provides the main attraction, however. Fifteenth century frescoes cover the walls, ensuring that there are more saints watching over you here than in any other church in Skåne.
For Swedish visitors:
A grainy photo showing an Inuit camp at night on an island in lake Tasiujaq (formerly Richmond Gulf and Lac Guillaume-Delisle), Nunavik, Canada.
Lake (lac) Tasiujaq drains several large rivers and is bordered on its west shore by steep cliffs (Hudsonian Cuestas) that are the highest in the province of Quebec.
Lake Tasiujaq is a vast brackish water lake with a narrow opening (called the Goulet) between cuestas to Hudson’s Bay. A large volume of water surges through this bottleneck and is driven by the rise and fall of the tides. The powerful flow ensures that the waters of the Goulet never freeze in winter. Lake Tasiujaq is one of the largest natural lakes in Quebec and is included in the boundaries of Tursujuq national park.
For more information see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Tasiujaq
Photo taken 29 August 2018 on a kayaking expedition.
Camera: Olympus EM1 Mark II
Lens: Olympus 12- 40mm f2.8
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In Casa Mila, the two atriums ensure ample lighting in all areas on all floors. Structurally, are key as supporting elements of interior facades. In the courtyards, there are traditional elliptical beams and girders, but Gaudí applied an ingenious solution of using two concentric cylindrical beams with stretched radial beams, like the spokes of a bicycle. They form a point outside of the beam to two points above and below, making the function of the central girder a keystone and working in tension and compression simultaneously. This supported structure is about 3,60 meters (12 feet) in diameter and is considered "the soul of the building" with a clear resemblance to Gothic crypts.
*info and adapted text credits: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_Mil%C3%A0
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Detail of Sony Center's roof, electrified for Sliders Sunday.
Sony Center, a 132,500 m² building complex at Potsdamer Platz (located across the Berliner Philharmonie), consists of several buildings of which the main complex was designed by Chicago-based architect Helmut Jahn. It was opened in 2000.
Sony Center's impressive 3,500 m² roof spans the entire patio, the so-called Forum. The spectacular roof construction consists of safety glass and translucent fabric panels which are attached by tie rods to a steel ring that rests on the surrounding buildings. The roof's shape represents Japan's Mount Fuji. In Japanese mythology, the Kami – holy powers or spirits that are worshipped in Shinto religion – live in the mountains. Since Berlin lies in a mostly flat region and has no real mountains to speak of, the roof's design was supposed to ensure the Kami's protection for Sony's European headquarters (today, Sony's German branch is located at Sony Center) by building them an artificial mountain to live in.
Happy Sliders Sunday, Everyone!
Detail des Daches des Berliner Sony Centers am Potsdamer Platz (und gegenüber der Berliner Philharmonie). Eines der bekanntesten Merkmale des 132.000 m² großen Gebäudekomplexes ist das auffällig geformte, 3.500 m² große Dach, das den gesamten Innenhof, das sogenannte Forum, des Sony Centers überspannt. Die bemerkenswerte Stahlkonstruktion, die aus Sicherheitsglas sowie lichtdurchlässigen Stoffbahnen besteht, die mit Zug-Ankern an einem Stahlring befestigt sind, der auf den umliegenden Gebäuden aufliegt, wurde vom österreichischen Stahlbau-Unternehmen Waagner-Biro realisiert.
Die markante äußere Form des Daches symbolisiert Japans heiligen Berg Fujisan. Nach japanischem Glauben werden die Berge von den Kami bewohnt, gottähnlichen Geistern. Um auch für das Sony Center, das ursprünglich Sonys Europäischer Hauptsitz war (heute residiert dort Sonys deutsche Zweigniederlassung) den Schutz der Kami sicherzustellen – und da Berlin bekanntermaßen in flachem Gelände liegt und über keine echten Berge verfügt –, wurde das Dach der Form des Fujisan nachempfunden, um den Kami einen "Berliner Wohnsitz" zu schaffen.
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The Burrowing Owl
Couldn’t entice this little guy to come out of his burrow and pose for a portrait, so I settled for a head shot…Life is Good !!!
Burrowing Owls are small, sandy colored owls with bright-yellow eyes. They live underground in burrows they’ve dug themselves or taken over from a prairie dog, ground squirrel, or tortoise. They live in grasslands, deserts, and other open habitats, where they hunt mainly insects and rodents. Their numbers have declined sharply with human alteration of their habitat and the decline of prairie dogs and ground squirrels.
Before laying eggs, Burrowing Owls carpet the entrances to their homes with animal dung, which attracts dung beetles and other insects that the owls then catch and eat. They may also collect bottle caps, metal foil, cigarette butts, paper scraps, and other bits of trash at the entrance, possibly signifying that the burrow is occupied.
Burrowing Owls have a higher tolerance for carbon dioxide than other birds—an adaptation found in other burrowing animals, which spend long periods underground, where the gas can accumulate to higher levels than found above ground.
Unlike most owls in which the female is larger than the male, the sexes of the Burrowing Owl are the same size.
Burrowing Owls often stow extra food to ensure an adequate supply during incubation and brooding. When food is plentiful, the birds' underground larders can reach prodigious sizes. One cache observed in Saskatchewan in 1997 contained more than 200 rodents.
The oldest known Burrowing Owl was at least 9 years, 11 months old when it was sighted in California in 2014.
(Nikon D500, 80-400/5.6, 1/000 @ f/5.6, ISO 1400)
Snow Bunting - Plectrophenax Nivalis
Snow buntings are large buntings, with striking 'snowy' plumages. Males in summer have all white heads and underparts contrasting with a black mantle and wing tips. Females are a more mottled above. In autumn and winter birds develop a sandy/buff wash to their plumage and males have more mottled upperparts.
Globally, they breed around the arctic from Scandinavia to Alaska, Canada and Greenland and migrate south in winter. They are a scarce breeding species in the UK, in Scotland, making them an Amber List species. They are more widespread in winter in the north and east when residents are joined by continental birds.
They are listed under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act.
The snow bunting lives in very high latitudes in the Arctic tundra. There is no apparent limit to its northern range, while the southern range is limited by the duration of daylight, which influences their reproductive activity. This species is found in the high Arctic tundra of North America, Ellesmere Island, Iceland, higher mountains of Scotland, Norway, Russia, North Greenland, Siberia, Novaya Zemlya, and Franz Josef Land. During the winter, this bird migrates to the circumglobal northern temperate zone including the south of Canada, north of the United States, north of Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and east to central Asia. During the last ice age, the snow bunting was widespread throughout continental Europe.
During the breeding period the snow bunting looks for rocky habitats in the Arctic Since the vegetation in the tundra is low growing, this bird and its nestlings are exposed to predators, and in order to ensure the survival of its offspring, the snow bunting nests in cavities in order to protect the nestlings from any threat. During this period, buntings also look for a habitat rich in vegetation such as wet sedge meadows and areas rich in dryas and lichens. In the winter, they look for open habitats such as farms and fields where they feed on seeds in the ground.
Population:
UK breeding:
60 pairs
UK wintering:
10,000-15,000 birds
The Krimml Waterfalls (German: Krimmler Wasserfälle), with a total height of 380 metres (1,247 feet), are the highest waterfall in Austria.[1] The falls are on the Krimmler Ache river and are located near the village of Krimml in the High Tauern National Park in Salzburg state.
Krimmler Waterfalls is a tiered waterfall. The waterfall begins at the top of the Krimmler Ache valley, and plunges downward in three stages. The upper stage has a drop of 140 metres, the middle of 100 metres, and the lowest a drop of 140 metres. The highest point of the waterfall is 1,470 metres above sea level.
The Krimmler Ache is a glacial stream whose flow varies greatly with season. Its volumetric flow in June and July is 20,000 m³/h (about 5.28 million gallons per hour), while in February it is only 500 m³/h (about 0.13 million gallons per hour). The greatest measured flow was on 25 August 1987, when it was 600,000 m³/h, or almost 160 million gallons per hour.
After the falls, the river joins the Salzach, which flows to the Inn, then into the River Danube and finally to the Black Sea.
To ensure that tourists could see more of the waterfall without difficulty, Ignaz von Kürsinger, from Mittersill, created a path to the upper part of the waterfall. In 1879, the Austrian Alpine Club improved the road to provide a more panoramic view. About 400,000 people visit the falls annually. The misty spray of the waterfall creates ideal growth condition for hundreds of mosses, lichens and ferns. The surroundings are the habitat for 62 bird species.[3]
There is a negative impact on the local residents due to the high traffic level in a small village, and because of erosion to the road.
Stood among the conifers, juggling position and exposure to ensure I didn't blow out parts of the tree I was shielding the lens behind, this was a tricky but satisfying shot. Sometimes when I shoot sun rays I am in awe and its easy to forget to take the shot :)
For more than a century, beginning in 1855, the North Point Lighthouse stood tall, overlooking the water and beaming out its light to protect and guide ships and watercraft. Keepers and their families lived and worked at the North Point Light Station, ensuring that the bright light was broadcast through fair weather and foul. It symbolizes a time in our history when waterways were the highways between cities. Lighthouses facilitated water travel and commerce on Lake Michigan, throughout the Great Lakes and beyond.
It has recently been restored to its early 20th century charm through the determined efforts of a group of committed volunteers.
NRHP ~ Keepers Quarters and Lighthouse 1984 Historic.
Rhinoceros: since 1973 the population has recovered well and increased to 544 animals around the turn of the century. To ensure the survival of the endangered species in case of epidemics animals are translocated annually from Chitwan to the Bardia National Park and the Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve since 1986. However, the population has repeatedly been jeopardized by poaching: in 2002 alone, poachers killed 37 individuals in order to saw off and sell their valuable horns.[6] Chitwan has the largest population of Indian rhinoceros in Nepal, estimated at 605 individuals out of 645 in total in the country.
Der Park ist bekannt für die Population des Panzernashorns, die bis zur Jahrtausendwende auf 544 Tiere und bis zum Frühjahr 2015 auf 645 Nashörner[6] angewachsen war. Seit 1986 werden alljährlich Tiere von Chitwan in den Bardia-Nationalpark und in das Suklaphanta-Wildreservat übersiedelt. Die Population war aber immer wieder durch Wilderei stark gefährdet: allein im Jahre 2002 haben Wilderer 37 Tiere grausam getötet, um das kostbare Horn absägen und verkaufen zu können. Die letzte Zählung im Jahr 2011 ergab insgesamt 503 Nashörner im Park, im selben Zeitraum starben zwei Tiere durch Wilderer. Bei der Zählung im Frühjahr 2015 wurden 645 Tiere in Nepal gefunden[6], davon 605 im Chitwan-Nationalpark[8], während gleichzeitig in den letzten drei Jahren kein Tier durch Wilderer ums Leben kam.
Snow Bunting - Plectrophenax Nivalis
Snow buntings are large buntings, with striking 'snowy' plumages. Males in summer have all white heads and underparts contrasting with a black mantle and wing tips. Females are a more mottled above. In autumn and winter birds develop a sandy/buff wash to their plumage and males have more mottled upperparts.
Globally, they breed around the arctic from Scandinavia to Alaska, Canada and Greenland and migrate south in winter. They are a scarce breeding species in the UK, in Scotland, making them an Amber List species. They are more widespread in winter in the north and east when residents are joined by continental birds.
They are listed under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act.
The snow bunting lives in very high latitudes in the Arctic tundra. There is no apparent limit to its northern range, while the southern range is limited by the duration of daylight, which influences their reproductive activity. This species is found in the high Arctic tundra of North America, Ellesmere Island, Iceland, higher mountains of Scotland, Norway, Russia, North Greenland, Siberia, Novaya Zemlya, and Franz Josef Land. During the winter, this bird migrates to the circumglobal northern temperate zone including the south of Canada, north of the United States, north of Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and east to central Asia. During the last ice age, the snow bunting was widespread throughout continental Europe.
During the breeding period the snow bunting looks for rocky habitats in the Arctic Since the vegetation in the tundra is low growing, this bird and its nestlings are exposed to predators, and in order to ensure the survival of its offspring, the snow bunting nests in cavities in order to protect the nestlings from any threat. During this period, buntings also look for a habitat rich in vegetation such as wet sedge meadows and areas rich in dryas and lichens. In the winter, they look for open habitats such as farms and fields where they feed on seeds in the ground.
Population:
UK breeding:
60 pairs
UK wintering:
10,000-15,000 birds
Howden Reservoir seen from Abbey Bank.
Two images blended together to try to ensure sharpness throughout the whole scene.
Having endured the 1957 F1 season without winning a race, Ferrari introduced the 246 Dino in 1958 to try and stop the decline in their racing fortunes.
The 1958 regulations made the use of AvGas (aviation gasoline) instead of alcohol mandatory. Ferrari looked to the 2.4ltr v6 engine (the first v6 in F1) that was designed from scratch with AvGas as the fuel, instantly providing an advantage over its rivals that had to be modified from running alcohol. (reduction in engine size to 2.5ltrs for normally aspirated engines happened in 1954.)
Mike Hawthorn won the F1 drivers championship that year in the Dino, mainly due to consistency rather than outright pace, taking a number of second places during the season to ensure that he lifted the drivers trophy. Vanwall took the constructors championship having managed to win 6 of the seasons races
Previous shot of this car (and two others) can be seen here.
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Coire an t-Sneachda is one of the most accessible of Britain's high mountain corries, the ski station car park and a superbly constructed path ensuring its popularity. The corrie itself is a grand cirque of cliffs, slashed by snow for much of the year and a popular venue for rock and ice-climbing depending on the season.
Mit der Apfelblüte hält der Vollfrühling Einzug. Jetzt ist die Zeit der Blütenfülle. Es blühen nicht nur die Obstbäume, sondern auch viele Wildpflanzen und Ziersträucher, z.B. der Flieder. Auch die spät austreibenden Laubbäume entfalten jetzt ihr Laub und Raps und Wintergetreide wachsen schnell in die Höhe. Die steigenden Temperaturen und die längere Sonneneinstrahlung sorgen für eine allgemein stürmische Pflanzenentwicklung. Der phänologische Beobachter muss jetzt sehr aufmerksam sein, damit er die vielen phänologischen Phasen mitbekommt.
Full spring arrives with the apple blossom. Now is the time for blooms. Not only the fruit trees are in bloom, but also many wild plants and ornamental shrubs, e.g. lilacs. The deciduous trees that sprout late are now unfolding their leaves and rapeseed and winter cereals are growing quickly. The rising temperatures and longer periods of sunshine ensure a generally stormy plant development. The phenological observer must now be very attentive in order to notice the many phenological phases.
This Hoatzin pair were doing their bit to ensure the continuation of their kind, which may appear primitive to humans but which are successful in their environment. Hoatzin are fairly common through most of their quite large distributional range in South America. These birds were at Cocha Machuwasi, a small lake gained via a short trail off Manu Road in Peru.
Cologne’s extensive public transport network ensures convenient and fast travel around the town. The Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVB) local transport company moves daily around 800,000 people with almost 60 lines, a good 380 trams and 320 buses. Most local train stations are linked to tram stops and are equipped with live departure boards.
Almost all KVB trams and buses are provided with ticket machines. You can pay with coins or “Geldkarte” money card/e-purse. Besides, tickets are available at ticket machines next to public transport stops and at any KVB travel desk.
(Text source: KVB website)
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Brian ensures he keeps his slime-alcohol level below the Scottish legal limit of 0.05%. Because he always drinks responsibly, he is generally the designated crawler when out with his friends.
For Macro Mondays theme 'Beverage'.
No snails were harmed or became inebriated in the making of this photograph.
This is normally held in September, but moved up to May this year to ensure there would be enough water in the river!!
Une matinée passée avec ce magnifique merle d'eau. Ambiance assurée par ses prouesses de pêcheur.
A morning spent with this magnificent water robin. Atmosphere ensured by his prowess as a fisherman.
Taken for the Macro Monday theme of 'slices' of food.
A slice of toast loaded with Vintage Dundee Orange Marmalade.
"In 1797 the first jar of marmalade was produced in Dundee, Scotland. Mackays, a family business, is now the last remaining producer of the Dundee Orange Marmalade in the Dundee area - 'The Home of Marmalade'
Using traditional open copper pans, the highest quality bitter Seville oranges and their authentic methods, ensure rich fruit flavours in every batch and that special home-made taste you expect"
It was delicious!!
Der Drang der jungen Birken sich über das Wasser zu neigen sorgt für diese hübsche Spiegelung.
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The spread of the young birches to lean over the water ensures this pretty reflection.
Eastbound CB&Q dinky makes a station stop at Highlands as a westbound express rolls through on the middle track. Trainman is likely standing at the crosswalk to ensure debarking passengers don't unwittingly walk into the path of the oncoming train. Hinsdale IL, June 1968.
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A few weeks ago, there was a fire in the building in which I live. Me being me, once I heard "confirmed fire on the fourth floor", I grabbed all my camera gear, laptop and external hard drives to ensure my image collections safety. The one thing I forgot was my tripod mount.
So me being me... I started walking around with my camera and before long, this sewer caught my attention.
This image is a by product of not being allowed to enter the building for several hours haha.
Giant otters eat their prey face first. By starting at the head, otters can quickly disable their prey by crushing the fish's skull. This also ensures that the fish’s sharp fins, spines, or scales are swallowed in a more manageable way as the body follows head-first.
Captured during a photo tour with Juan Carlos Vindas of Neotropic Photo Tours. www.neotropicphototours.com.
Dry stack stone , like the one shown in the photograph, are made without using mortar, selecting the appropriate stones and their ideal position to ensure the stability of the wall. It is a form of construction widely used for centuries in the Aragonese Pyrenees to delimit fields of different owners. Over time, the stones become covered with lichens and moss, giving them wonderful textures and color.
Los muros de piedra seca, como el que aparece en la fotografía, se hacen sin utilizar mortero ni argamasa, seleccionando las piedras adecuadas y su posición idónea para asegurar la estabilidad del muro. Es una forma de construcción muy utilizada desde hace siglos en el Pirineo aragonés para delimitar campos de distintos propietarios. Con el tiempo, las piedras van cubriéndose de líquenes y musgo, dotándolas de unas maravillosas texturas y colorido.
Le site du Spitzkoppe est géré par une communauté, qui fait respecter le site,a aménagé des lieux de campement ,avec un espace toilette seches ,un coin feu....et des installations un peu plus complètes à l' entrée du camp. Des membres de la communauté viendront animer une soirée spectacle- échanges, avec nous...photos à venir.
🇬🇧 The Spitzkoppe site is managed by a community, which ensures respect for the site, has set up a dry toilet area, a fire area....and slightly more complete facilities at the entrance to the camp. Members of the community will come and host a show-exchange evening with us...photos to come
🇩🇪 Das Spitzkoppe-Gelände wird von einer Gemeinschaft verwaltet, die den Respekt vor dem Gelände gewährleistet und einen Trockentoilettenbereich, eine Feuerstelle usw. sowie etwas umfassendere Einrichtungen am Eingang des Lagers eingerichtet hat. Mitglieder der Community werden kommen und mit uns einen Show-Austauschabend veranstalten ... Fotos folgen
🇪🇸 El sitio de Spitzkoppe está gestionado por una comunidad, que vela por el respeto del lugar, ha habilitado una zona de baños secos, una zona contra incendios... y unas instalaciones un poco más completas a la entrada del campamento. Los miembros de la comunidad vendrán y organizarán una velada de intercambio de espectáculos con nosotros... fotos por venir
„The Bishop’s Gate” and „ The New Gate” are the names under which the 4th gate of the Alba Iulia Citadel was known in the past. The monument has the shape of a vaulted corridor that pierces the wall between two of the citadel’s bastions: the Trinitarians and Saint Michael, and it is placed on the western end of the main road that crosses the citadel. It is the only richly decorated gate from the three on the western side of the fortification.
The opening of the gate is limited by two statues technically named „atlants”, representing two mature bearded men, wrapped in cloaks that partially cover their nakedness. The median quoin of the gate’s arch presents a mask symbolizing Wrath. The triangular spaces with a curved long side, placed above the access way, are decorated with masks, quivers, shields, swords, spears, halberds, musical instruments.
A flag displays the monogram of the Vienna emperor under whose rule the citadel was built, Charles 6th, that is to say two opposite „C” letters, the initials of „ Carolus Caesar” and the Roman number „VI”. On the left part by the gate opening, above a helmet, a fantastic animal can be seen, some sort of a gryphon, with the body of a lion, snake tail and eagle wings. In the central part of the monument we can see the symbol of Austria – the double-headed eagle. The raptor bird has imperial crowns on its heads. In the past, the Gate had a practical role: it ensured the exit of the soldier towards the training field. The gate, a valuable monument of baroque art in Transylvania, was given back to the touristic circuit in 2007.
This was the zebra who repeatedly chased the hyena away, ensuring the young zebra lived another day.
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Objects ahead are farther away than they appear... although the driver kindly made every effort to ensure I could attempt the shot.
Trafficator in action.
Queenstwon, NOVA ZELANDA 2023
Nestled in the heart of Otago, Queenstown Bay Beach epitomizes the charm of a lakeside destination, combining stunning natural beauty with a plethora of recreational activities. Visitors are often captivated by the breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu, which serve as a picturesque backdrop for a variety of outdoor adventures. The beach area is meticulously maintained, offering ample space for relaxation or a fun day of frisbee golf, making it an ideal spot for families and individuals alike. Its proximity to the city center ensures that guests can easily explore local restaurants, bars, and shops, while still enjoying the tranquil atmosphere that the beach provides. The nearby botanical gardens add an enchanting touch, perfect for leisurely strolls among beautiful flora. For those seeking a bit more excitement, the area is teeming with activities, including water sports and gondola rides, catering to thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts. The facilities are well-equipped, featuring essential amenities such as toilets and children's playgrounds, enhancing the overall experience. As one of the must-visit destinations in New Zealand's South Island, Queenstown Bay Beach stands out for its balance of adventure and relaxation, making it a top choice for anyone looking to soak in the vibrant atmosphere and stunning scenery of this remarkable locale.
The Andean Emerald (Uranomitra franciae), photographed at La Minga Ecolodge in Valle del Cauca, Colombia, presented a rewarding challenge in both timing and composition. This hummingbird’s iridescent green plumage, accented with golden tones and a sapphire crown, came alive against a softly blurred background of forest hues. The natural light provided just enough illumination to capture the shifting metallic colors without overexposing the white chest, requiring careful control of exposure and angle. The bird’s poised stance on a slender branch offered a moment of stillness in the midst of its normally restless activity.
From a photographer’s perspective, this image is a study in balancing technical precision with patience. Working with a long lens to isolate the subject, I aimed to create a composition that emphasized the vibrancy of the feathers while keeping the background minimal and complementary. Depth of field was critical in ensuring sharpness on the eye and crown while maintaining a pleasing bokeh. Moments like these remind me of the intersection between artistry and documentation, where a frame becomes both a portrait and a testament to the species’ place in its Andean environment.
©2025 Adam Rainoff Photographer
Simply sweet: When the two kissing dolls approach each other, two magnets ensure that the figures move towards each other and kiss.
The Importance of Farmland in Cornwall
More than 70% of Cornwall’s land is dedicated to agriculture, making it a vital part of the region’s economy and ecosystem. The fertile soil and favorable climate allow for the cultivation of a wide variety of crops, including fruits, vegetables, and cereals. Additionally, Cornwall is known for its dairy farming, producing high-quality milk and cheese.
The abundance of farmland in Cornwall not only provides us with nutritious food but also contributes to the preservation of the region’s natural resources. Sustainable farming practices, such as organic farming and agroforestry, can help enhance soil quality, reduce pollution, and support wildlife habitats. By working collaboratively with farmers, we can ensure that nature thrives alongside agricultural activities.
Exploring Cornwall’s Agricultural Landscape
Cornwall is home to expansive farmlands, with picturesque countryside vistas that attract visitors from around the world. The largest county in the South West, Devon, has around 72.4 percent of its land dedicated to commercial farm holdings, with a majority of it consisting of grasslands. This creates a lush and vibrant landscape that adds to Cornwall’s allure as a tourism hotspot.
Shot with the nikon D3 and the Nikon 50mm 1.4G.
El paseo del fantasma. (Besalú - Gerona - Cataluña)
The ghost walk. (Besalú - Girona - Catalonia)
Comentario como se realizó la fotografía, idioma Español:
Os prometí que os subiría la fotografía del fantásma y aqui la teneis.
Una vez decidimos quedarnos a tomar fotos nocturnas, estabamos el grupo tomando fotos unos al lado de los otros, formando la primera fila tendidos en el suelo los segonda a media altura y la tercera con el tripode en alto, asi no nos molestábamos los unos con los otros.
Yo elegí un plano muy bajo con el tripode totalmente abierto y a un palmo del suelo.
Realicé varios disparos con distintos tiempos de exposición para asegurar una buena captura.
Una vez finalizada la sesión con este encuadre me dispongo a verificar los resultados y veo unas botas o zapatos que se pasea por mi lado izquierdo y les comento a los compañeros, quien habia pasado por nuestro lado y me contestan que nadie, el puente estaba solitario, yo les muestro mi captura y empiezan a mirarse los unos con los otros y nadie lo habia visto, pero pasó... pasó por nuestro lado, ahí lo dejo a vuestro criterio.
Analizando los zapatos parecen unas botas de piel de las de la época... por ese motivo he puesto este título en la presente foto que espero que os guste. Antoni Gallart.
Datos Técnicos, en Español:
Captura del puente: Foto 1
Cámara: Nikon D800
Objetivo: 20 m/m
Apertura: f/5.0
Velocidad: 6 segundos
Iso: 250
Tripode: Si completamente abierto.
Captura cielo: Foto 2
Cámara: Nikon D800
Objetivo: 20 m/m
Apertura: f/5.0
Velocidad: 24 segundos
Iso: 100
Tripode: Si completamente abierto.
Colocando el cielo, de la foto 2, en la foto del puente, foto 1.
Comment how the photograph was taken, English language:
I promised you that I would upload the photograph of the phantasm and here you have it.
Once we decided to stay to take night photos, the group was taking photos side by side, forming the first row lying on the ground, the second at half height and the third with the tripod raised, so that we did not bother each other with the others.
I chose a very low plane with the tripod fully open and one foot off the ground.
I took several shots with different exposure times to ensure a good capture.
Once the session with this frame is finished, I am about to verify the results and I see some boots or shoes that walk on my left side and I comment to the companions, who had passed by us and they answered me that no one, the bridge was lonely , I show them my capture and they begin to look at each other and nobody had seen it, but it happened ... it passed by us, there I leave it to your discretion.
Analyzing the shoes they look like leather boots of the time ... for that reason I have put this title in this photo that I hope you like. Antoni Gallart.
Technical Data, in English:
Capture of the bridge: Photo 1
Camera: Nikon D800
Objective: 20 m / m
Aperture: f / 5.0
Speed: 6 seconds
Iso: 250
Tripod: Yes fully open.
Sky capture: Photo 2
Camera: Nikon D800
Objective: 20 m / m
Aperture: f / 5.0
Speed: 24 seconds
Iso: 100
Tripod: Yes fully open.
Placing the sky, from photo 2, in the photo of the bridge, photo 1.
ιиѕριяє∂ ву: ▶️Mɪɴᴀᴛᴏ Tʀɪʙᴜᴛᴇ
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A tribute to my all-time fav anime Naruto, that I imagine many will resonate with and take them down happy memory lane. The character in the shot is Minato, father of the series' protagonist, Naruto. Watch the tribute vid above Mɪɴᴀᴛᴏ Tʀɪʙᴜᴛᴇ for more background, a great vibe.. & to appreciate the photo more. Perhaps will entice you to watch the series, well worth it!
This also marks the beginning of my Anime & Naruto series, as well as yet an even newer/main & more versatile avi for this and upcoming Anime/Fantasy shots :)
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The story of Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, is one of unparalleled heroism, a brilliant mind, and an even greater heart. A genius on the battlefield, Minato was both feared and admired for his incredible speed and tactical brilliance. Yet, it was his final, selfless act—sacrificing his life to seal the monstrous Nine-Tails Fox within his own child, Naruto—that truly defined his legacy. In that moment, Minato ensured the survival of the village he loved, leaving behind a legacy marked by love, loss, and the hope for a brighter future.
~ тнσѕє ωнσ ѕтяαу fяσм тнє ραтн σf נυѕтιςє нανє иσ ςσυяαgє, вυт υи∂єя тнє ωιиg σf α ѕтяσиg ℓєα∂єя, ςσωαя∂ιςє ςαииσт ѕυяνινє." - Minato Namikaze
Ensuring the continuation of the species, a pair of Ring-billed Gulls (Larus delawarensis) are observed mating on the ice remaining on the lake in Hawrelak Park in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
2 May, 2018.
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The LouChara Junk Room Storage & Rug served as the muse for this photograph. Its charming shabby chic style blends wonderfully with the exquisite Swank & Co. 3 Drawer Dusty Blue Floral Accent Chest. Meanwhile, the Lalou Bed - Parisian Nights commands attention with its versatility, courtesy of an extensive texture HUD, ensuring it fits seamlessly into any setting, including this one, allowing for fantastic poses even within an ambiance such as this.
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*MishMish* Nostalgia Jewelry Box - Pale Pink LI:1
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The Acer Campestre Tree v2 by The Little Branch is a new release that is now available at Sense.
This is a small, low-branched, dense, rounded, deciduous tree that makes a great street tree that casts dense shade. It is often called a Field Maple and is the UK's only native maple. It is found growing in woods, scrub and hedgerows, and on chalk lowland. It is widely planted in gardens and parks due to its compact habit, tolerance of pollution and rich autumn colours.
These 100% original mesh creations are highly detailed with realistic textures and animated foliage resulting in a true, life-like appearance. A choice of four seasons are readily available via an easy to use pop-up menu to keep your landscaping current. Owner permissions allow Copy & Modify to ensure that each item can be adapted to suit your unique needs. This item has a low Land Impact rating of 3 to 7 Li, which grows as item is modified to a larger size.
Sense Event runs from Aug 18th to Sept 8th
TAXI to Sense Event
After the event you will find the products at The Little Branch In-World Store or on MarketPlace
The Lightship Amrumbank has ensured safety for decades by illuminating the waters of the North Sea as a floating lighthouse. The ship served in various strategic positions, essential for the navigation and safety of countless ships in the busy shipping area.
De Lichtschip Amrumbank heeft tientallen jaren de veiligheid gewaarborgd door als drijvende vuurtoren de wateren van de Noordzee te verlichten. Het schip diende op verschillende strategische posities, essentieel voor de navigatie en veiligheid van talloze schepen in het drukke scheepvaartsgebied.
For thrill-seekers, the park offers exhilarating bungee jumping experiences, ensuring an adrenaline rush amidst stunning natural surroundings. Additionally, indulge in local delights at GlastonBelli Dairy Farm and GlastonBelli Bakery, or take a scenic ride on the Cheddarworx Railway lines, making this park a multifaceted adventure for all visitors.
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