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To “get in the festive mood”.
Ok, this particular feast was before Holiday Season kicked in full-force, but the principle is the same, and the practice has continued. By the way, if you’re ever in Zurich, this place is worth a visit.
Happy Smile on Saturday!
Caper White (Belenois java)
A number of these beauties were feasting on the flowers on Rick's White Cedar Tree yesterday. All were very high up so the birding lens was used.
Happy Wing Wednesday!
The calm of a quiet summers evening suddenly broken with the raucous noises of King parrot's gorging on our conifers again this year.
Gemeine Rosenkäfer und Trauer-Rosenkäfer auf Feige -
Rose chafer and white spotted rose beetle on fig
With only the hide and ribs remaining from the bison taken down and killed just an hour earlier, members of the Wapiti Wolf Pack in Yellowstone now look for a place to lie down and rest following their feast.
African Carder Bee (Pseudoanthidium repetitum)
Spotted on a Seaside Daisy today, in our garden - I usually see them in Kath's garden.
Common Grass Blue (Zizina labradus)
So intent on feeding it let me get in close.
Happy Eyes of March!
Vertical views are my theme for today, three vertical shots when I normally prefer my shots to be horizontal. Put out some fruit and the Rainbow Lorikeets will appear as though by magic. I took this shot a couple of days ago.
Ichneumon Wasp (family Ichneumonidae) female
She stopped on a Seaside Daisy for a snack after leading me on a chase.
1952 Chevrolet Styleline DeLuxe Series KK 2100 Model 2134 Convertible Coupé Customized (Fisher body)
^)(^ SORRY: I have to "slow down" (probably fewer photos, fewer input in groups, fewer comments and slower responses, etc.) for the next coming weeks, because we renovate our house ♫♪
I am very sorry about possible inconveniences ...
“...an intelligently planned feast is like a summing up of the whole world, where each part is represented by its envoys.”
- Jean-Antheleme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826)
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Week 20 of one a week (no theme) in 2024
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Feasting on Goldenrod
The hypnotic eyes of a paper wasp collecting nectar at Springton Manor Farm Park. Technically this was taken handheld using a 180mm macro lens mounted on 57 mm of extension tubes
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During the annual wildebeest migration, close to a million wildebeests and zebras move along their pre-determined route which they have been following for centuries. They have been making this 1800 km trek in search of greener pastures following the rain across the Maasai Mara and Serengeti savannah plains.
They normally come to Kenya from July to October with their young calves who were born in February-March and are still very vulnerable. They fatten themselves to make the long trek back before the next breeding season.
Whilst they are in Kenya the predators have a field day with plenty of prey all around and are lucky enough to have a meal every day.
Malaika and her sons were lucky to catch a young wildebeest calf and were busy feeding. Photographed on a game drive in the Maasai Mara Game. Reserve, Kenya.
Despite taking loads of images of snowdrops from the side I quite like this overhead shot with the plants fighting for space in the clump.
iPhone 13 Pro Max - edit work in Lightroom Classic.
What is a Kamayan Feast?
Historical Background
The Kamayan Feast, derived from the Filipino word “kamay,” meaning hand, is a traditional way of eating that dates back to pre-colonial times. Kamayan, or hand-to-mouth dining, has always been a part of Filipino culture, symbolizing the intimate and personal connection to food and the act of sharing it with loved ones. Over time, it has evolved into a celebratory dining experience.
Key Characteristics of a Kamayan Feast:
Banana Leaves: Like the Boodle Fight, banana leaves are used as a table covering, enhancing the traditional feel.
Curated Dishes: The menu for a Kamayan Feast is carefully curated and often includes lechon (roast pig), adobo, lumpia (spring rolls), seafood, and various native delicacies.
Hands-On Eating: Participants use their hands to eat, making the experience more tactile and connected to the food.
Celebratory Atmosphere: Kamayan Feasts are typically held for special occasions such as birthdays, fiestas, and holidays, emphasizing joy, gratitude, and family bonds.
Location: San Pablo City , Calabarzon , Philippines
Strong winds bringing big waves to the islands along the Northern Sea also deliver razor clams (aka American jackknive clams) and other mussels that are a great source of nutrition for the small waders that are roaming the beaches this time of the year. It is a bit of work though to get the flesh out of the mussels as you can guess from the picture. The big bird in a picture is a red knot, which is mostly grey in winter plumage. There is only a slight hint of color on its breast. Lots of Turnstones in the background and this time I wished I had been a bit further away from the bird.
Black Swallowtail [Papilio polyxenes] caterpillar
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Little Wattlebird (Anthochaera chrysoptera)
There are now four or five Little Wattlebirds in the Grevillea in the next street over. This one was enjoying a feast.
It was not a very productive day, and even though the only picture I found worth sharing isn't that great, I stiil think I should upload it, so that day isn't completely lost...
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.
It turns what we have into enough, and more.
It turns denial into acceptance,
chaos to order, confusion to clarity.
It can turn a meal into a feast,
a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.
Gratitude makes sense of our past,
brings peace for today,
and creates a vision for tomorrow.”
- Melody Beattie