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The sun rises over Cedar Creek in southwestern Ontario. Urban and agricultural sprawl has taken its toll on the natural environment of our area, so this emphasizes the importance of conservation areas like this.
You cannot protect the environment unless you empower people, you inform them, and you help them understand that these resources are their own, that they must protect them.
Wangari Maathai
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he wet environment of the Okavango Delta encourages the growth of thousands of tree and plant species: the Day Water Lily is an aquatic plant with round, floating leaves split by a V-notch. These plants have underground stems which are firmly anchored to the mud under water by means of rather thick, spreading roots. The rhizome (underground stem) is 4 - 5 cm in diameter, black in colour and rather spongy. The leaves float on long, spongy stalks and are round with a deep notch or cut from the centre to the outer edge.
It's been nearly six weeks since I've posted a moose shot. That may be a new record for me. It's time to break the dry spell. This bull was photographed before the first rays of sun found their way to the Sheep Lakes area of Rocky Mountain National Park.
A common resident bird found around freshwater lakes, rivers and waterbodies. They are much smaller than the Grey Heron's and less aggressive too in my view. The birds are quite shy and have a tendency to hide in the reeds, vegetation unlike the Grey Herons which are more visible. The nesting season is towards the end of Summer and the birds start collecting materials like twigs to build their nests. These nests are well located in the middle of tall reeds and vegetation.
I was experimenting with very high shutter speeds and this was shot at max shutter speed of 1/32000. I am impressed by the quality of the shot and R5MKII noise levels are well controlled in the Raw file. The haze made things worse though. I am doubtful of using such high speeds ever though and at best limited to experimentation I guess.
Have you ever shot at such high shutter speeds? How did that go?
Thank you so much in advance for your views, feedback and faves.
Alright, alright, alright! So I'm basically right there at the viewpoint for the Grey Glacier. Epic doesn't even begin to describe it. This ginormous wall of ice is like, whoa, dudes and dudettes, reminding you of Patagonia's whole icy backstory. SECOND LARGEST GLACIER on the entire planet, people!
The view? Forget about it. Panoramic perfection of the glacier, the lake, the mountains – the whole shebang. This is the kind of scenery that gets burned into your brain forever. Like a real-life Patagonia postcard, but way more awesome.
Speaking of the lake (Grey Lake, FYI), that thing is crazy deep – over 500 meters (that's like 1,640 feet, for all you non-metric folks). Plus, it's fed straight from the glacier, so the water's this cool, milky gray. Perfect for kayaking or canoeing, if you're feeling adventurous (which I wasn't, after that first super-steep descent through a stream. Let's just say my ankles are still recovering).
But hey, a little wetness is a small price to pay for witnessing this icy giant, right? The Grey Glacier's a part of this massive ice field, the Southern Patagonia Ice Field, the second biggest in the whole world. Super important for the environment and all that jazz. Plus, it's just plain beautiful and exciting. So yeah, definitely worth the trip if you're ever down in Patagonia.
(Side note: Super bummed to see how much the glacier's receded lately. Climate change is a real bummer, man.)
(On a brighter note, guess where I'm headed after the W Trail? Yep, the famous Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina! Same ice field, different adventure!)
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It's definitely worth zooming in on the map and zooming out several times to get a sense of the scale of the ice field. You'll see that what I'm showing you is just a small tip of the iceberg.
December 26, 2018
Japan formally announces IWC withdrawal to resume commercial whaling, Tomohiro Osaki, Staff Writer, The Japan Times
In a landmark policy shift, Japan formally announced Wednesday that it would withdraw from the International Whaling Commission and resume commercial whaling in its territorial waters next year for the first time in more than 30 years.
Japan’s withdrawal will at the same time put an end to its IWC-sanctioned whaling activity in the Antarctic Ocean, long conducted under the name of “scientific research,” in a practice widely slammed as commercial whaling in disguise.
My thanks to Christopher Michel for his fabulous image of a Humpback Whale and for making it available under a Creative Commons CC-BY Licence creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
www.flickr.com/photos/cmichel67/12389655773/in/photostream/
Help make it a happy New Year for whales and all our wonderful wildlife!
Nature meets construction in a suburban skyscape — a crane under a bright blue sky dotted with soft white clouds appears to intersect with leafless tree branches on a sunny winter day.
Well I have principles or the environment I live in that tells me that this movement is forbidden in all its forms and ways but I really like the picture, I find it a work of art that should not be deleted
Duff handheld Christmas shots attempting to capture the spirit of tackiness.
Rain & grain, handheld at F2 1/60th sec 6400iso.
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Erhai (pronounced like "are high") is a beautiful lake in the Chinese province Yunnan. I took this picture during a bike trip in the environment of Dali.
"Erhai is situated at 1,972 metres (6,470 ft) above sea level. In size, the North-South length of the lake is 40 kilometres (25 mi) and the East-West width is roughly 7–8 kilometres (4.3–5.0 mi)..."
Twelve Flowers from the magnificent gardens at Dirleton Castle.
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I'm still in moose mode for another day or two.
The color of this cow is the prettiest I've seen on any moose. We found her nearly ten years ago in Denali National Park, Alaska.
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**PROMPT CINÉMATOGRAPHIQUE ULTRA DÉTAILLÉ (FR)**
Un gigantesque minotaure anthropomorphe surgit d’un ancien labyrinthe de pierre humide, sa masse musculaire luisante de sueur et d’eau stagnante. Sa tête bovine imposante, aux cornes épaisses et asymétriques, est légèrement inclinée vers l’avant dans une posture de traque prédatrice. Ses yeux ambrés brillent d’une lueur menaçante dans la pénombre. Chaque pas écrase les flaques sur le sol pavé, projetant des gouttelettes dans l’air chargé de brume.
À l’arrière-plan, un guerrier héroïque inspiré de la Grèce antique — cape rouge sombre flottant dans un courant d’air souterrain — se tient en haut de quelques marches de pierre usées. Il tient une épée courte à la main droite, lame orientée vers le bas dans une posture tendue mais contrôlée. Son armure de bronze patiné capte la lumière vacillante des torches murales.
**ENVIRONNEMENT & DÉCOR :**
Le labyrinthe est ancien, massif, oppressant, construit en blocs de pierre cyclopéens couverts de mousse humide et de traces d’érosion. Des torches fixées aux murs diffusent une lumière chaude orangée qui contraste fortement avec les ombres froides bleutées de la profondeur. Une légère brume au ras du sol ajoute de la profondeur atmosphérique. Le sol est irrégulier, mouillé, réfléchissant la lumière du feu en reflets dorés.
**ÉCLAIRAGE (STYLE CINÉMA ÉPIQUE) :**
— Key light chaude provenant des torches latérales
— Rim light froide bleutée détachant la silhouette du minotaure
— Volumetric lighting visible dans la fumée
— Fort contraste clair-obscur (style Caravage cinématographique)
— Reflets spéculaires sur la peau humide et l’armure
**CAMÉRA & COMPOSITION :**
— Plan large dramatique (wide cinematic shot)
— Angle légèrement en contre-plongée pour accentuer la taille du minotaure
— Profondeur de champ moyenne, arrière-plan légèrement flou
— Composition en triangle entre le monstre, le héros et les torches
— Perspective immersive au ras du sol avec éclaboussures nettes au premier plan
**STYLE VISUEL :**
— Ultra-réaliste, hyper détaillé
— Dark fantasy mythologique
— Texture peau et pierre en 8K
— Grain cinéma subtil
— Palette couleur : ambre brûlé, bleu nuit, bronze antique
— Atmosphère lourde, humide, dramatique
**AMBiance & ÉMOTION :**
Tension maximale juste avant l’affrontement final. Sensation de danger imminent, souffle retenu, moment suspendu dans le temps. Le monstre avance lentement tandis que le héros reste immobile mais déterminé.
**PARAMÈTRES SUGGÉRÉS :**
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**ULTRA-DETAILED CINEMATIC PROMPT (EN)**
A gigantic anthropomorphic minotaur emerges from an ancient, damp stone labyrinth, its massive muscular body glistening with sweat and stagnant water. Its imposing bovine head, crowned with thick asymmetrical horns, tilts slightly forward in a predatory stalking posture. Its amber eyes glow menacingly in the darkness. Each heavy step crushes the puddles on the cobblestone floor, sending droplets scattering through the mist-filled air.
In the background, a heroic warrior inspired by Ancient Greece — dark red cape flowing in the underground draft — stands at the top of a few worn stone steps. He holds a short sword in his right hand, blade angled downward in a tense yet controlled stance. His weathered bronze armor catches the flickering light of the wall torches.
**ENVIRONMENT & SETTING:**
The labyrinth is ancient, massive, and oppressive, built from cyclopean stone blocks covered with damp moss and erosion marks. Wall-mounted torches cast a warm orange glow that strongly contrasts with the cold bluish shadows of the depths. A thin ground fog adds atmospheric depth. The uneven wet floor reflects the firelight in golden highlights.
**LIGHTING (EPIC CINEMA STYLE):**
— Warm key light from the side torches
— Cool bluish rim light separating the minotaur’s silhouette
— Visible volumetric lighting in the smoke
— Strong chiaroscuro contrast (cinematic Caravaggio style)
— Specular highlights on wet skin and bronze armor
**CAMERA & COMPOSITION:**
— Dramatic wide cinematic shot
— Slight low-angle perspective to emphasize the minotaur’s scale
— Medium depth of field, slightly blurred background
— Triangular composition between the monster, the hero, and the torches
— Immersive ground-level perspective with sharp foreground splashes
**VISUAL STYLE:**
— Ultra-realistic, hyper-detailed
— Mythological dark fantasy
— 8K surface textures
— Subtle cinematic film grain
— Color palette: burnt amber, midnight blue, antique bronze
— Heavy, humid, dramatic atmosphere
**MOOD & EMOTION:**
Maximum tension just before the final confrontation. A sense of imminent danger, breath-holding suspense, time frozen in a decisive moment. The monster advances slowly while the hero remains still but determined.
**SUGGESTED PARAMETERS :**
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— ultra detailed
— cinematic lighting
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— dramatic shadows
— sharp focus
— photorealistic
— epic dark fantasy
— 8k texture
— high dynamic range
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This prairie in the Everglades National Park show startling foliage that contrasts with the barren environment giving it an other worldly feel.
Great Gray Owl
The Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa) is a very large owl, documented as the world's largest species of owl by length. It is distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, and it is the only species in the Strix (genus) found in both Eastern and Western Hemispheres. In some areas it is also called Phantom of the North, Cinereous Owl, Spectral Owl, Lapland Owl, Spruce Owl, Bearded Owl, and Sooty Owl.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_grey_owl
The Cornell Lab: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Gray_Owl/id
Jogighat Bridge, West Bengal, India. It is a popular tourist destination in the Sittong Valley of rural Darjeeling, known for its scenic beauty and tranquil environment.
I CIPRESSI DEL CASALE DELLO SPARVIERO
Il Casale dello Sparviero è inserito nel panorama delle colline di Castellina in Chianti, in profonda simbiosi con il territorio, all’interno del Chianti Classico senese in un ambiente ideale per il ciclo vitale della vigna, un antico monastero risalente al XVII secolo, in cui gli sparvieri sono soliti fare il loro nido, ecco perché lo sparviero è ancora oggi il loro simbolo.
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THE CYPRESSES OF CASALE DELLO SPARVIERO
The Casale dello Sparviero is inserted in the panorama of the hills of Castellina in Chianti, in deep symbiosis with the territory, within the Sienese Chianti Classico in an ideal environment for the life cycle of the vineyard, an ancient monastery dating back to the seventeenth century, in which sparrow hawks usually make their nest, which is why the sparrow hawk is still their symbol today.
CANON EOS 600D con ob. CANON EF 24-85 f./3,5-4,5 USM
Un fiore cresciuto spontaneo nell'aiuola sotto casa per festeggiare la Giornata internazionale dell'ambiente
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Taken from my intercity train in Java, Indonesia. Burning rice husk is a common but environmentally harmful practice that releases toxic smoke and contributes to poor air quality, though it can also produce useful byproducts like rice husk ash (RHA) for cement and soil improvement, and has potential for biogas production as a renewable energy source. While controlled burning can yield RHA for construction and gardening, uncontrolled burning is a significant environmental concern, and alternatives like biogas conversion and RHA utilization are being explored to manage this agricultural waste.
This Eastern phoebe was not going to go far away from its nest full of babies. The kids were almost too big for the nest and its location under the eaves, on a light fixture meant there was foot traffic. We didn't hang around too long.
The Urban Fox
Wild foxes have learned to adapt to the urban environment in order to survive. By nature, foxes are nocturnal and hunt at night, whereas the urban fox has adapted its behavior to survive and can be seen during daylight hours.
Locally, a fox vixen has located her den in the foundational remains of a razed building complex along the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore. She has six Kits, which can be seen frolicking in the debris and along the dunes during the day. The fox family has become local celebrities and unfortunately people have begun feeding them. Never feed wild animals. Although you may feel as if you’re helping them survive, you are actually harming them. Feeding foxes can alter their natural behavior and they may lose its fear of humans.
“Wildlife that is fed by people become less experienced at forging for their natural food and may become dependent on handouts that are not a part of their natural diets. This is especially true in juvenile animals that have not yet developed their own foraging skills and have little ability to fend for themselves once handouts cease.” ~ Julie King, Senior Wildlife Biologist
Please Do Not Feed the Wildlife!
Red Fox
The Red Fox, Vulpes vulpes, is the largest of the true foxes and the most abundant wild member of the Carnivora, being present across the entire Northern Hemisphere from the Arctic Circle to North Africa, North America and Eurasia. It is listed as least concern by the IUCN. Its range has increased alongside human expansion, having been introduced to Australia, where it is considered harmful to native mammals and bird populations. Due to its presence in Australia, it is included among the list of the "world's 100 worst invasive species".
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_fox