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For this week's Macro Mondays challenge "Leading Lines" I looked to nature for my inspiration. I looked in our garden and found three interesting items. One was of a green tomato with the steam as the leading line to the green tomato; another being a very tiny seed that looks like a starburst with all the leading lines running to the center of the seed; and the last one a drop of water on the end of a moss flower pod that has not yet opened with the steam being the leading line to the water drop.
All three were images were shot with the flash set at ¼ on manual setting.
Please let me know what you like.
Little villages in Norway are often facing the problem that more and more young people want to move to bigger cities.
That endangers the long term existence of the villages which is why a lot of them come up with creative ideas to make the life there more appealing for younger people.
One of the many efforts is this super cool football pitch on a tiny island, next to a village of ~500 inhabitants...
The African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) has two distinct calls. In flight or perched, the sound is something like the American Bald Eagle. When near the nest its call is more of a 'quock' sound - the female is a little shriller and less mellow than the male. So well known and clear is the call of this bird that it is often known as 'the voice of Africa'. The African Fish Eagle is usually seen in pairs inside and outside the breeding season, even sharing kills made by either of them. They spend more time perched than flying, and usually settle for the day by 10am, having made their kill, although they will kill at any time of the day.
Although, as its name suggests, it feeds extensively on fish, in some areas it preys on flamingoes and other water birds. It is also known to eat carrion and is classified as a kleptoparasite (it steals prey from other birds). Goliath Herons are known to lose a percentage of their catch to Fish Eagles. Their main diet is fish, sometimes dead, but mostly caught live. Catfish and lungfish are caught most frequently. Larger prey are eaten on the ground next to the water.
Having swooped in to pick up the bait, this African Fish Eagle went and perched on a dead tree on the banks of Lake. Baringo, Kenya to enjoy it's breakfast.
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VCCC Easter Gathering.,
March 31, 2024,
Trev Deeley's, parking lot,
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The daughter of my dear friend Marina is seriously ill, and I just wanted to let them know my thoughts are with them both...
A coalition of two brothers has a far better chance of survival out in the wild than a solitary male.
Cheetahs being the smallest and weakest of the African big cats, their biggest enemies are Lions, Leopards and Hyena's.
These two Brothers are seen prowling the savannah plains late in the evening, when it is cooler, looking for a meal.
The two Sopa cheetah brothers were captured during a photography safari on a late evening game drive in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya.
Don't Give Up - Peter Gabriel et Kate Bush
in this proud land we grew up strong
we were wanted all along
I was taught to fight, taught to win
I never thought I could fail
no fight left or so it seems
I am a man whose dreams have all deserted
I've changed my face, I've changed my name
but no one wants you when you lose
don't give up
'cos you have friends
don't give up
you're not beaten yet
don't give up
I know you can make it good
though I saw it all around
never thought I could be affected
thought that we'd be the last to go
it is so strange the way things turn
drove the night toward my home
the place that I was born, on the lakeside
as daylight broke, I saw the earth
the trees had burned down to the ground
don't give up
you still have us
don't give up
we don't need much of anything
don't give up
'cause somewhere there's a place
where we belong
rest your head
you worry too much
it's going to be alright
when times get rough
you can fall back on us
don't give up
please don't give up
'got to walk out of here
I can't take anymore
going to stand on that bridge
keep my eyes down below
whatever may come
and whatever may go
that river's flowing
that river's flowing
moved on to another town
tried hard to settle down
for every job, so many men
so many men no-one needs
don't give up
'cause you have friends
don't give up
you're not the only one
don't give up
no reason to be ashamed
don't give up
you still have us
don't give up now
we're proud of who you are
don't give up
you know it's never been easy
don't give up
'cause I believe there's the a place
there's a place where we belong
Sorry for so many photos, but definitely found a lone migrating cackling goose at our park. Much smaller than a Canada goose, maybe 1/2 size or so, steep forehead, short beak. So cool to see! Not sure if same one I saw before I wasn't sure about, but this is definitely one. First time to see one there in all the years we've been there. May have been some but never noticed. :) Going back to see if still there since these were in very darkish overcast light, exposure and detail not very good.
UPDATE: Went back the next day, which was sunny, but it had migrated on, glad to see it the one day it was there. :)
For the Macro Mondays Theme: "Plugs and Jacks"
How to make an attractive photo of something as unattractive as a plug or jack? This week I lacked a bit of creativity and inspiration. For my part therefore nothing special; just an ordinary plug...
Thank you very much for your time, faves and comments, it's much appreciated.
HMM
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I've used this spiral staircase before, but decided that a closer photo of it was in order.
Better viewed large and thank you for your favourites. :O)
Two days ago I went after chickens and found only a sunset, so today I have no flying bird , no feathered friends !
Thank you for your visits, favs and comments !
Parallel lines in the Cotswolds Lavender fields reaching over the horizon.
Grass is grown between the lavender to reduce soil erosion, but it also makes a brilliant contrast of colours!
The lavender has now been cropped and the fields will not be open again until next June.
See www.cotswoldlavender.co.uk/ for details.
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Lovely skies last night after 2 storms..
The cataclysmic 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines was the second largest volcanic eruption of the twentieth century, and by far the largest eruption to affect a densely populated area. It occurred on June 15, 1991. I was part of the evacuation and relief effort. It was the last action of any significance I would perform in the US Navy.
The eruption produced high-speed avalanches of hot ash and gas, giant mudflows, and a cloud of volcanic ash hundreds of miles across that ushered in climate change across the globe. The resulting damage to US assets in the Philippines was pivotal in the decision to close the massive strategic US military bases there. Many US servicemen lost friends and family in the ordeal never to be heard from again. The impacts of the eruption continue to this day.
Sacred Mount Agung Volcano in Indonesia & Religious Wayside Shrines to keep Enceladus Giant sleeping ...
Prayers for no more Earthquakes,Trembles,Moans,thick Fumes,and Apocalyptic Tsunamis spreading death ...
Inconceivable disaster,words seem inadequate to express our true empathy.
At the moment now when Nanometer Technology is popular, as long as it is related to Nanometer, whether it is clothing, food, housing, or travel, it will all be crowned with Nanometer because they didn't know much about Nanometer. The nanometer is just a name of the unit. It is derived from the International System of Units, referred to as “SI”, adopted by the 11th International Federation of Weights and Measures in 1960. There are many words on the top of Nanometer, such as "nanotechnology", "nano-computer", "nano-surgery", "nano-biology", "nano-fossil", "nano-plankton" and so on. The code name of Nanometer is "nm". How small is it? It is small enough to be observed using an electron microscope. 1 nm is equal to 1 millionth of a millimeter, and the technology in the field of environmental protection is moving towards nano-gram. This is a welcome phenomenon for us humans and photography.
Photography is actually one of the old predecessors who use Nanometer as a unit. The completion of a photo must be a result of drawing a picture with the light of the meter. The photographer who is a photographer knows more about the light. It is indeed necessary to have a lot of benefits for photography. (Will be continued)
The Jishu Shrine inside the iconic Kiyomizu-dera is dedicated to the Japanese equivalent of Cupid. The shrine is popular with young ladies looking for love, and with newlyweds hoping to guarantee a long and happy marriage.
Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺), officially Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera (音羽山清水寺), is an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) UNESCO World Heritage site. The temple was founded in 778, and its present buildings were constructed in 1633. There is not a single nail used in the entire structure. It takes its name from the waterfall within the complex, which runs off the nearby hills. Kiyomizu means clear water, or pure water. [Source: Wikipedia]
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De zon ging achter de wolken onder ,maar goed dat ik vroeg ben gegaan anders had ik er voor niets gestaan :-))
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The sun went down behind the clouds, but it was a good thing that I asked myself otherwise I would not have been there for nothing :-))
Thank you all for your kind support throughout the years and here's wishing you good health and prosperity in 2018.
Be safe and have fun ringing in the New Year!
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In my garden there is a large place for sentiment. My garden of flowers
is also my garden of thoughts and dreams. The thoughts grow as freely
as the flowers, and the dreams are as beautiful.
- Abram L. Urban
thank you for not only being one of my first clients, but such a wonderful one. i appreciate all of your support and encouragement, and now even more so, your friendship. :) it was a pleasure to meet your mom, and as always, your chance was such a sweet guy. thank you for a lovely day.
Nice day for a walk in the park.
Nice day for a drive through the city.
This world is a warm, sunny park.
Nice day for a talk with your girl.
Nice day for your shop to get busy.
This world is of no empty part.
Please don't ask me all those questions I don't know.
Please don't ask me all those questions I don't know.
And when you wake up early and the sun is shining,
are you ready for a day that's comin'?
It's comin'.
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Coots are small water birds that are members of the Rallidae (rail) family. They constitute the genus Fulica, the name being the Latin for "coot". Coots have predominantly black plumage, and—unlike many rails—they are usually easy to see, often swimming in open water. They are close relatives of the moorhen.
-Wikipedia
This was taken from my holiday in France last month, No words can describe how sad the news is from last night.
This needs to end!
This was from Ile De Re, France.
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I don't know anything about birds but I think this is a bushtit.
Thank you so much for dropping by!
About three years ago now, I really began to look at railroad photography differently, as more of a creative outlet than a documentation of what I see, as I did for many, many years before that. The group of photographers that shoots railroads creatively is a relatively small bunch, but that makes it easier to meet new people, and find inspiration from others.
One of the first that I followed on here was Mike Hurley, a rail enthusiast from the United Kingdom who also had a huge love of American railroading. I was immediately blown away by what he could do with a camera - I had never thought anyone could create such art that involved railroads, but he did it. Countless nights were spent going through his photos on here, again and again, wondering "just how did he do that?" I was extremely fortunate enough to almost instantly get a follow back from him as soon as I followed him, and as I began challenging myself more and more to be creative, he was always quick to comment on my uploads with loads of encouraging compliments, and a genuine interest in the subjects I chose to cover. We also bonded heavily over our mutual love of the dark and moody scenes and, of course, guitar.
Today, I found out that Mike had lost a long battle with depression in May. My heart aches, and to say I'm saddened would be a terrible understatement. I only wish I had known much sooner, soon enough so that I could have told him how much his words meant to me, how much his work inspired me, and how much I owed him for being the one that transformed this hobby into so much more to me.
One thing I repeatedly promised Mike was, on his next trip to the United States, I would give him a tour of this railroad - the South Shore, and I can already imagine his enthusiasm seeing even just a photo of these four geeps on a loaded coal train.
This is for you, buddy.
Rest in peace, Mike. Thank you for making me the photographer I am today.
For all the fishermen fathers--like mine--a romantic shot of two Alligator Gars, Atractosteus spatula. Same pair as shown previously. I think the yellow one with eye dead center in the frame is male, and the darker one is female, based on behavior.
Taken almost straight down in Cullinan Park, which had recently been nearly stripped of invasive floating Water Hyacinth. The water was clear, less than a meter deep, but the surface was covered in dust--pollen, I guess. Strenuous slider adjustments and noise reduction in this one.
Happy Sliders Sunday, and
Happy Father's Day!
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Garn Fôr is the most seaward of the three peaks of Yr Eifl, which rises sharply behind the village of Trefor in North Wales and looks out across the Irish Sea. Garn Fôr is also known as Mynydd y Gwaith, which translates as mountain of work, and was once heavily quarried for granite - some of which was used to pave the streets of London and, more recently, for making curling stones for the winter Olympics of 2006.
View Aerial Video at Catchavista Aerial : youtu.be/RBTbig5B-SQ
It is time for reflection....(and archived shots!) It has been an amazing year with the birth of my son and now i look forward with wide eyes to what '09 will bring. Happy New Year to everyone and thank you so much for all of your feedback.
Sunrise over the Key River taken from the Diamond Key Resort just off of Georgian Bay. Britt, Ontario - Canada.
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Küchenutensilien fürs Spülen.
Looking back on the theme of June,27 "Kitchen Utensils"
Für "Crazy Tuesday"
Thema "Looking Back on 2023" am 26.12.2023.
Have a great 😄HaPpY CrAzY Tuesday😄.
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