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Jellyfish have been possibly around 700 million years or longer, before dinosaurs lived on the Earth.
Jellyfish bodies are actually made up of as much as ~98 % water.
Jellyfish have no heart, bones, brain, ears, noses or even
eyes(some have eyes).
Jellyfish mouth is found in the centre of its body, they use mouth for both eating and pooping.
Some Jellyfish's may never actually die (Theoretically Immortal!).
Some jellyfish are clear, but others are vibrant colours of pink, yellow, blue and purple.
Jellyfish produce their own light!
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Interior, Huesca, Spain
Abbey of San Pedro el Viejo is a former Benedictine monastery. The present Romanesque structure was built by the Benedictines in the 12th century. The name "San Pedro el Viejo", or "Saint Peter the Old", refers to the fact that the Visigothic monastery building that was given to them predated the Moorish occupation. The site now consists mostly of the cloisters and the church. It has been a national monument since 1886, and is one of the most important buildings for the Romanesque architecture of Aragon.
The former chapter room has been since the 13th century the Chapel of San Benito or Royal Pantheon (Panteón Real) and contains the tombs of two kings of Aragon: Alfonso I, the Battler, and his brother and successor Ramiro II, the Monk.
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Fun fact:A leopard's spots are called “rosettes” because their shape is similar to that of a rose,
This is another of the magnificent leopards in Sabi Sands reserve, South Africa, while out on an early morning drive. Those 300mm (600mm 35m equiv) lenses come in quite handy for some handheld shooting from the back of a jeep!
Happy Humpday everyone :)
The Hortus is mostly in shadow now and the Sun barely rises above the roofs of the surrounding houses. Still there are attractions. One of them is this pretty Heath. It used to be called specifically 'herbacea' but most often went by the name 'carnea'. So often, in fact, that the IPNI in 1999 established that specific as the proper one. Old habits are hard to change, and the Hortus still uses 'herbacea'.
Our Heath is frost-resistant. The white ice crystals today make for a pretty picture on the mauve, yellow and purple flowers.
A few fun facts:
1-The Marble House has over 500,000 cubic feet of marble.
2-Alva Vanderbilt fought for women's rights & suffrage. (right to vote).
3- She is quoted as saying "Pray to God, She will help you."
4-She ( Alva) held a "coming out" party, with 400 guests, for her only daughter Consuelo.
5-At the party, 300 live hummingbirds were released, to hover around the indoor fountain.
6-She later moved to France permanently, to the Chateau d'Augerville, to be near her daughter.
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reading fingers have left almost invisible traces on the letters. the story is very old.
what is readable, what can we know...just some shades and hints of the forgotten lives.
Amazing Facts About the Seagull
Seagulls are very clever. They learn, remember and even pass on behaviors, such as stamping their feet in a group to imitate rainfall and trick earthworms to come to the surface.
Seagulls’ intelligence is clearly demonstrated by a range of different feeding behaviors, such as dropping hard-shelled mollusks onto rocks so that they break open so they can eat them, and following plows in fields where they know upturned grubs and other food sources will be plentiful.
Seagulls are attentive and caring parents. The male and female pair for life and they take turns incubating the eggs, and feeding and protecting the chicks!.
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In fact, he wants me to stop with this stupid PC work and go to bed with him :-)
Timmy has no interest in toys at all, he wants to go out and spank Sammy ;-) And when he comes in, he wants to get on the table and cuddle with me. Ok, maybe I am his toy :-)))
I hope this stretching of the definition of 'toy' is acceptable.
Happy Caturday 4.6.2022 "Toys"
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In fact I went to that lake to watch cranes. While I was waiting for their return that picture draw my attention. The perfect reflection, the soft waves leading through the pictures diagonal and the soft light of the setting sun. Everything matched even without any cranes of the photograph.
Eigentlich war ich hier an dem See um Kraniche zu beobachten. Während ich auf deren Rückkehr wartete fiel mir dieses Bild ins Auge. Eine perfekte Spiegelung und die Ausrichtung der sanften Wellen genau in der Diagonale und dazu noch das sanfte Licht der untergehenden Sonne. Da hat alles gepasst, da musste nichtmal ein Kranich dabei sein.
Some facts: The ocelot, also known as the dwarf leopard, is a wild cat distributed extensively within South America including the islands of Trinidad and Margarita, Central America, and Mexico. It has been reported as far north as Texas. North of Mexico, it is found regularly only in the extreme southern part of Texas,although there are rare sightings in southern Arizona.
The ocelot is similar in appearance to a domestic cat. Its fur resembles that of a clouded leopard or jaguar and was once regarded as particularly valuable. As a result, hundreds of thousands of ocelots were once killed for their fur. The feline was classified as a vulnerable species from 1972 until 1996, and is now listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocelot
Photographed at Pousada Santa Teresa, Mato Grosso at the end of the day.
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HBW!! Truth Matters! Lies have consequences.
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Hi, Me again...
In April 2021, I received my first 35mm as a gift from a fellow photography enthusiast. I seriously had no idea what I was doing but I immeditely knew I enjoyed it. The sound alone was enough to give me shivers!! Since then, I have shot a few rolls of film, find myself in possession of 5 new cameras, managed to process 2 rolls at home, 'scan', and now I'm ready to put them out there.
I don't ever profess to be a perfect photographer. If fact, I'm usually incredibly insecure. Digital photography always had me seeking perfection. It is silly because life isn't perfect, but regardless, I feared things like proper exposure and unconventional subjects. (Yes....insert eye roll here!)
The thing about film though, it has given me freedom it be imperfect, appreciate 'flaws' and embrace everyday life in an authentic and unpolished way. Film has given me permission to love the imperfect and see it for all its beauty. Also, the fact that my hands are on it from start to finish....well that... that alone gives me immense satisfaction.
So.....I'm saying be ready for the perfectly imperfect. And just to prove it...I resisted the urge to edit out my chicken pox scars. :-) I'm going to be brave and start sharing what I've been working on and what I love.
Here goes....
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Nikon FM10 | Ilford HP5 400
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ursus arctos
length: 1 to 2.8 m
weight: 139 kg (male), 95 kg (female)
lifespan: 20 to 30 years
predators: humans
habitat: boreal forest, mountain alpine, arctic tundra
yukon population estimate: 6,000-7,000
they breed for the first time around their 8th year and reproduce every 3 to 4 years
bears routinely distinguish between threatening and non-threatening human behaviour
bears are not mean or malicious; they are very gentle, curious, and tolerant animals
shih shòh (gwich’in)
shär cho (hän)
dlēze (kaska)
srà cho (northern tutchone)
akłaq (inuvialuit)
atsìá sho (big grandpa) (southern tutchone)
shash chō (tagish)
shüh choh (upper tanana)
xóots or xûts (tlingit)
Separating fact from fantasy in Hollywood is rarely easy, and such has been the case with one of the area’s most famous landmarks, the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
Site of the first Academy Awards, the old hotel in recent times had fallen from the grandeur that had attracted stars and dignitaries for decades.
Just before it closed early in January, 1984, it had an occupancy rate of 5%. Its walls were covered with graffiti. Its two-story lobby, which once awed onlookers with its tiled fountain and marble floors, was furnished with card tables and lawn chairs.
"The fact that people are born with two eyes but only one mouth,
suggests that they should see twice as much as they should talk".
- Marie Marquise de Svign -
A sample of some of the books on my bookshelf. Taken with a vintage Canon AE-1-Program camera with a FD 55mm S.S.C f1.2 lens using a Konica VX400 Monochrome film that expired in October 2005.
The fact that the Laughing Buddha has no hair is something Tofu seems to have notived for the first time. As Tofu is very proud of his fur he can't imagine being "naked", even more so if you are outside all the time like the buddha.
In fact the whole village is named after the Saviour. Sotira in Greek means Saviour. Sotira is a well-known village in the Ammochostos (Famagusta) area of Cyprus and plenty of old churches have survived in the village centre. The "Church of the Metamorphosis/Transfiguration of Christ" is currently closed. There is archaeological work going on, but the building was too small anyway and, in the 20th century, had been replaced by the "Church of the Metamorphosis/Transfiguration of Jesus". I'll come back to this interesting change of title. This old church here goes back to the 13th century, back to the time of the crusades and the French occupation of Cyprus. The building began as a simple barrel roof construction. In Venetian times, the dome was added, and the spire, also in Venetian style, is a 19th century product (still built during the Ottoman occupation). The archaeological dig showed that this church is resting on foundations of a fifth century Christian basilica. So, the question of who the Saviour is, has always been central to this village. Metamorphosis or Transfiguration denotes the visible appearance of Jesus, not as man, but as God. But "Christ"? Christ is already a title presupposing divinity, no need to transfigure here. That is why, I would guess, that in the 20th century the title was changed to transfiguration of Jesus. It makes more sense. Sense is, of course, in the eye of the beholder. If, as Christian doctrine has it, Jesus Christ was one person, but had two natures (God and Man), and if the Trinity consist of three persons, but having only on nature, there is trouble if you apply Aristotelian logic. Things are made not easier by the gospel of John which stipulates that Christ was always there with God and, therefore, had pre-existence. If you find this difficult, it only means that your mind is working. The question of who the Saviour is is not a puzzle the mind can resolve. But if you sing the question, turn it into sound, or into vision, you may be on a different path. Fuji X-Pro3.
I've been caught stealing;
once when I was 5...
I enjoy stealing.
It's just as simple as that.
Well, it's just a simple fact.
When I want something,
I don't want to pay for it.
(Side note: I only stole the peaches. Everything else I paid for!) :-P
Some interesting facts about probably the cutest world's rodents (Sciurus vulgaris):
- They do not hibernate;
- They hide nuts and seeds in the ground, which contributes to the growth of the tree population;
- Front teeth grow throughout life;
- They have a multifunctional tail - it helps to keep balance, brake, and even serves as an umbrella;
- If they look anxious, nervously jumping on the branches making high-pitched whistles (and there is no particular threat), it means that in 6-10 hours it will probably rain;
- If they hide in a hollow and their activity decreases, it means that a storm is coming.
Kilka interesujących faktów o tych jakże pociesznych gryzoniach (Sciurus vulgaris):
- Nie zapadają w sen zimowy;
- Ukrywają w ziemi orzechy i nasiona, co przyczynia się do wzrostu populacji drzew;
- Przednie zęby rosną przez całe życie;
- Mają wielofunkcyjny ogon - pomaga utrzymać równowagę, hamować, a nawet bywa parasolem;
- Jeśli wyglądają na zaniepokojone, nerwowo skaczą po gałęziach wydając wysokie gwizdy (a nie widać szczególnego zagrożenia), to znaczy, że prawdopodobnie za 6-10 godzin wystąpią opady;
- Jeśli chowają się w dziupli, a ich aktywność się obniża, to znaczy, że nadejdzie burza.
Unguided missile launcher from the 1800's or earlier. Dropped in favor of the larger wooden wheel models. Less hernias, while moving said unit, were endured as a result.
Completed in 1880, the Point No Point light is the oldest lighthouse in Washington State. Point No Point got its name from the fact that it appears less prominent as ships draw near than from farther away. It is located near Hansville, at the northeast tip of Kitsap County, WA. The light was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
... in fact, it's one of me. Shot by Ili (flickr page here) at the closed storefront next to Palate Palette, after the Resistiv3 drum n bass gig. Look closely and you'll see my trusty camera bag.
Ricoh R1
Expired 400asa unknown film taken from a disposable camera and shot at 100asa
Homemade C41 and Bleach
Epson V700
Nikon D850
Sigma 50mm F/1.4 DG HSM Art
Lee Soft GND 1.2
Lee Soft GND 0.75
Lee Square Circular Polarizer
Even though the world is suffering for COVID and in Switzerland the situation is not very favorable. Somehow; the mountains are still accessible. When it comes to COVID; mountains are probably the safest places as in vast majority of them; you will mostly find yourself alone or with number of people good enough to keep at least 50 meters of social distancing.
Sure, you have to work a bit for that. If you take a cozy cable car; things are not the same. But if you go up walking; you can very much have the path as your backyard.
With several of my trip cancelled; this year I concentrated more in exploring Switzerland. One of my Swiss colleague told me that for the people leaving in Switzerland; exploring Switzerland in holiday is not considered as the exotic holiday to be proud of.
In fact I also realized that in past few years; I was mostly outside Switzerland in holidays. Even thought I used to go out most of the good weather weekends on the mountains.
This year; I found those mountains are probably the safest place to go. So I have explored many locations in Switzerland that are exceptionally beautiful and very much isolated if planned well.
This is one of those places. It snowed heavily few days back. So the mountains are still capped with snow with the last bit of autumn color still remaining.
This is a small lake just above the famous St Moritz. But this is off limit for cars. So I went out early in the dark. Well; I could have probably go 30 minutes later. But I have bad habit of reaching photo locations well in advance. So that I have enough time to setup, grab the right composition before someone else takes it and I am not that fast in setting up. So it is important for me to take the time in a calm way to achieve the best result.
So by habit, I looked around and setup the tripod low and started waiting for the light. The other side started becoming dark orange and the panic started. Am I at the wrong side of the lake? Shall I just run and get to the other side? Even though I like this composition way better; the sky may not be that attractive. At the end I decided not to rush and waited patiently. Some time later the color started coming on this side as well. Time to shoot. The water was calm, the sky was amazing, the tree colors started popping with the increase of light. What else do you want. Got the Nikon at work.
The color stayed max for 3 to 5 minutes before the sky went back to a bit greyish. I also did some video; but being a photographer, the best time is dedicated for photos. So the video off course doesn't have the same color; but was good enough to experience the environment.
Click here to see the short film documenting the beauty of the region as I have experienced it. Please have a look and you may like it.
Stay safe, comply with the authority strictly, stay at home, stop the chain of the virus.
Take care and help the society to recover from the crisis.
Have a nice weekend.
Hope you will enjoy the picture.
Any suggestions or criticisms are always welcome.
صباح الخيــر
=P ادري متأخره لكن ما كان ببالي شي اكتبه
I've Been Tagged by s t y l e.z
& s ђ ё s ђ o
1. ما اسامح حد جذب علي
hate liars and I never forgive anyone lies to me
2. hate ppl who said one thing in front of you and another in your back يعني بالعربي ما استحمل حد بوجهين
3. my best friend is my sis =D الله لا يحرمني منها
4. صحيح ان ربعي ينعدون ع الاصابع لكن اقدر اسميهم ربع
My friends are few but I truly can call them MY FRIENDS
5. الي ما يعجبني مايعجبني واقول رأيي بصراحة ولو ان بعض الاحيان الصراحة تجرح ، لكن تظل الصراحة راحة
if I don't like something I stand for my opinion and say it even if it hard, honestly is my first rule
6. اكره شي شميته بحياتي ريحة الشيشة ><" كلش ما استحمل اشمها 3 ثواني على بعض
و احلى شي شميته ريحة البترول =P
I can't stand hookah smell uffff
but I love oil smell
7. ما احب الي "يقولون ما لا يفعلون" اذا ما انت قد الكلام لاتظرب على صدرك وتقول انا
وعندي الوعد وعــــــــــــد مافيه يمكن او على حسب الظروف والله
I don't like ppl who say what they don't do, promise is promise
8. القطاوة حبي وغرامي (L)
خاطري مره بحياتي اشتري قطوة وامي ما تقول لا
-_-"
Cats my fav pet, hope one day to have one
9. مـــــا احب شي اسمه يهـــــــال
احسهم اكثر المخلقوات مصلحة على الارض
يصيحون ويعفسون الدنيا ولا يسكتون الا اذا خذوا الي يبون
._. سخافة
haaaateeee kids really hate them
10. اصعب سنه مرة بحياتي لحد الحين 2008 لكن الله كريم =)
2008 was the toughest year in my life
11. ما انسى الناس الطيبين الي مروا بحياتي وربي يوفقهم
I'll never forget nice and good ppl I meet
12. الصح صح والغلط غلط ما في عندي بينهم يمكن
What is right is right and what is wrong is wrong I don't have maybe in between
13. مافي احلى من القهوة العربية ♥
Nothing test good as Arabic coffee
14. الجمال عندي ما هو مكياج والوان، الجمال اخلاق وذوق واذا كانت موجوده بالداخل الكل راح يشوفها من بره
Makeup is just makeup; real beauty comes from the inside
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"Alcohol is a pervasive fact of life, but an extraordinary fact, pleasurable and destructive, anathematized and adulated, and deeply ambiguous ... the genie in the bottle." Griffith Edwards.
Ireland is undoubtedly a country associated with beer, and among all those produced on the island, the most famous internationally is without any doubt the one that bears the surname of Sir Arthur Guinness, who was its creator in the year 1759. Nowadays, its brewery located in Dublin is one of the most modern in the world, and can produce 3 million pints of this stout per day. Its flavor does not leave anyone indifferent, and even if it is not true, an Irish joke says that the beer is made with water from the nearby river Liffey.
Although you can enjoy a Guinness in any Irish pub, a different option is to go to the Guinness Storehouse to visit the museum that shows its history and production. The tour ends with a pint of the dark elixir in a bar located in the last floor of the building from which you have a magnificent view of Dublin.
Both my girlfriend and I avoid alcohol for most of the year, and we always advise consuming it in moderation. Still, we did not want to miss the opportunity to show this famous place in Dublin with our particular artistic touch.
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"El alcohol es un hecho omnipresente de la vida, pero un hecho extraordinario, placentero y destructivo, condenado y adulado, y profundamente ambiguo ... el genio en la botella." Griffith Edwards.
Irlanda es un país asociado sin duda a la cerveza, y de entre todas las que en la isla se producen, la más famosa a nivel internacional es sin duda la que lleva el apellido de Sir Arthur Guinness, quien fuera su creador en el año 1759. Hoy en día, su fábrica de cerveza localizada en Dublín es una de las más modernas del mundo, y puede producir 3 millones de pintas de esta cerveza negra al día. Su sabor no deja indiferente a nadie, y aunque no sea así, una broma irlandesa dice que la cerveza está realizada con agua del vecino río Liffey.
Aunque se puede disfrutar de una Guinness en cualquier pub irlandés, una opción diferente es acercarse a la Guinness Storehouse para recorrer el museo que muestra la historia y elaboración de la cerveza. El tour termina con una pinta del oscuro elixir desde un bar localizado en la última planta del edificio desde el que se tiene una magnífica vista de Dublín.
Tanto mi novia como yo evitamos el alcohol durante la mayor parte del año, y siempre aconsejamos consumirlo con moderación. Aún así no queríamos dejar pasar la oportunidad de mostrar este famoso lugar de Dublín con nuestro particular toque artístico.
At first glance this scene could be mistaken for a fantasy book illustration by Arthur Rackham. But it is in fact the "Eros" fountain in Sefton Park, Liverpool pictured on a misty autumn morning, with drama added by the bare branches of trees which have started to shed their leaves.
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