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Day 6 of my 365 project! Ive been planning on doing this for a couple of days now, Im happy it came out really good.
Explore #122 November 28th
(my first in explore!)
Went back to this wreck today ;-)
Took a few shots of her 3 years ago.
The rot has really set in in the last 3 years though i am surprised she made it through the last 2 winters with all the snow and ice in 2012 followed by the tidal surge storm this year which washed away large stretches of the coastal path.
This wreak has its own group on flickr www.flickr.com/groups/90785550@N00/
On Explore - February 8, 2024 - Thanks to all my Flickr friends!
We know that ladybugs hibernate in the cold, but I even came across them in the park last month when the sun showed itself. It is also possible that this individual is looking for a new place for itself. It would be fair to say that I was surprised by the ladybug that I chanced upon on a snowdrop on a cloudy and cold morning. This is the photo I captured by quickly grabbing my camera from my car and taking it without a tripod. The delicate balance of nature never fails to amaze me.
Ladybugs, like many other insects, go through a period of dormancy during the winter months, known as hibernation. During hibernation, ladybugs typically seek out sheltered spots such as under leaf litter, in tree bark crevices, or inside buildings to protect themselves from the cold temperatures. They enter a state of reduced metabolic activity, conserving energy until warmer weather returns.
Ladybugs hibernate in groups, which provides them with added protection and warmth. They release a chemical signal that attracts other ladybugs to gather in clusters, known as aggregations. These aggregations can sometimes be quite large, with thousands of ladybugs huddled together.
As the weather begins to warm up in spring, ladybugs become more active and start to emerge from their hibernation sites. They begin searching for food and mates to start the reproductive cycle anew. This emergence from hibernation is often observed by people who may find ladybugs crawling out of their winter hiding spots and venturing into the open once again.
Ladybug populations in the UK can vary depending on factors such as habitat, climate, and food availability. While specific population numbers may not be readily available, ladybugs are common and widespread throughout the UK, with numerous species found across various habitats including gardens, parks, woodlands, and agricultural fields.
Ladybugs play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting biodiversity. Some of the benefits they provide in natural life include:
Controlling nature's pests: Ladybugs are voracious predators of aphids, scale insects, mites, and other garden pests. By feeding on these pests, ladybugs help to keep their populations in check, reducing the need for chemical pesticides in agriculture and gardening.
Pollination: While ladybugs are primarily known as predators, some species also feed on pollen and nectar. As they move from flower to flower in search of food, they inadvertently aid in pollination, facilitating the reproduction of flowering plants.
Indicator Species: Changes in ladybug populations can serve as indicators of environmental health. Monitoring ladybug populations can help scientists assess the impact of habitat loss, climate change, and pollution on ecosystems.
Food Source for Predators: Ladybugs serve as an important food source for various predators, including birds, spiders, and other insects. Their presence contributes to the food web and supports the survival of higher trophic levels in ecosystems.
Aesthetic Value: Ladybugs are beloved by many people for their bright colors, distinctive markings, and gentle demeanor. Their presence adds beauty and charm to gardens and natural landscapes, enhancing the overall aesthetic value of these environments.
Overall, ladybugs play multifaceted roles in ecosystems, from providing valuable ecosystem services to captivating human observers with their fascinating behavior and appearance. Protecting and conserving ladybug populations is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems and promoting sustainable agriculture and gardening practices.
I've captured some moments with my camera, and I sincerely hope you'll find the same joy in viewing these images as I did in capturing them.
Thank you so much for visiting my stream, whether you comments , favorites or just have a look.
I appreciate it very much, wishing the best of luck and good light.
© All rights reserved R.Ertug Please do not use this image without my explicit written permission. Contact me by Flickr mail if you want to buy or use Your comments and critiques are very well appreciated.
Thanks for stopping and looking :)
A good sandwich should have fresh, tasty bread, but everyone knows that what's "in-between" is the most important part!!!!
Show us your hidden gems, local treasures, and things you stash away for a rainy day. This week for Flickr Friday we are looking to see your creative interpretation of #Cache. Add your photo to the Flickr Friday Group Pool by Thursday afternoon next week and use the tag #Cache.
Original photo by Zack Jenkins.
My favorite tag game of the year has arrived: I really look forward to seeing what the stats show as every dolly photographer's most viewed, favorited and commented photos of their streams. I couldn't tag everyone, so if you see this, please consider playing along and sharing with us!
As for my photos, here's how 2018 wrapped up:
Most Views: My Cocktail + Clutch A-Z 2.0 photo with my first new doll of the year, Heiress Erin. Her own skirt became a dress for that photo:
www.flickr.com/photos/bogostick/38497774950/in/album-7215...
Most Favorites: My second most-favorited photo ever (and this year's most favorited) was my first restyled photo of Time of the Season Poppy Parker. She has quickly become one of my favorite Poppy Parkers ever. Thank you all for the favorites for this photo!
www.flickr.com/photos/bogostick/41560942040/in/photolist-...
Most Interesting: This one surprised me a bit, but then again, Public Adoration Eden surprised me when she was revealed at convention. This was my quick portrait shot of her in her original outfit:
www.flickr.com/photos/bogostick/45074852024/in/photolist-...
Most Comments*: This was for a tag game "My Oldest Doll." Other photos with more comments were my wedding photo and my MiskatonicNick announcement photo, but I wanted to stay with original doll pictures for this game.
I'm really touched so many people took interest in learning a bit more about Don -- he's clearly not quite Prince Charming anymore thanks to all the knicks and aging of his face paint, but he is the heart of my little playtown, so thank you for your comments on this photo!
www.flickr.com/photos/bogostick/25752092307/in/photolist-...
My Personal Favorite: This was one of my faster photos to take with a simple idea, but I just loved how sweet my C'est Si Bon Poppy looks here -- truly just a perfectly adorable Poppy. This was for my Yellow A-Z 2.0 photo submission:
www.flickr.com/photos/bogostick/30387874237/in/photolist-...
I wish everyone a happy, healthy 2019 and hope that despite the impending changes to Flickr in the new year, we will all find a way to stay connected here and share our hobby of doll collecting and photography!
Rigged mesh hair
for ordinary shapes and for Lolas
Fatpack Hud - 34 colors
TRY DEMO BEFORE ANY PURCHASING!
marketplace link:
marketplace.secondlife.com/p/MLT-LATICIA-MESH-HAIR-FATPAC...
So Flickr (or SmugMug) clearly can't sell their Pro accounts, and have deduced that the easiest way to do so is to make free accounts virtually useless.
I look forward to seeing the development of alternatives, though I hate to have to start from the bottom again.
Beyond that, I have no idea where the community will go, and what will happen to it. If Flickr moves to paid-only, then it will create essentially a paid club.
I'm hoping for there to be some developments following this, but I doubt it.
This Asian Elephant reminds me of myself, with all of life's wrinkles just hoping for a moment of fun........... :-)) like Flickr!! hope you all have/had a great Tuesday!
Be ready for a deluge of Zoo shots, went to the Santa Barbara Zoo and took 150 or so shots. LOL!!!
Random music choice: Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes right click and open in new window/tab
Sorry friends but I must cut way back on the time spent commenting, I'll be spending an hour or so at my group most days, so come visit if you like @ ...-Winks Place-...
INVITES ARE GREAT, BUT PLEASE IN MODERATION
All my public photos are free for personal use
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM/SUGGESTIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Thank you all Flickr users, friends and followers for visits, views, favours and comments. 1 million + 210 views on the time of posting today.
1. Candle Holder, 2. The sun was kind and warm, 3. 215/365 Jones Beach., 4. Chanel, 5. Apricot, 6. Winter bokeh, 7. 68/366: Buttons to the rescue!, 8. little red organic explosion, 9. vanburens home decor 5, 10. let me cross the line of your dreams..., 11. macro peach blossom, 12. white bowl (summer peaches), 13. Pink dreams, 14. flickr.com/photos/7534900@N07/26872409046/, 15. flickr.com/photos/7534900@N07/26259003123/, 16. Keep a smile on your face, it's the best accessory you can wear.
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Original air date: 12/12/2012
This was the first episode of The Weekly Flickr series.
We went behind the lens with Stephen Nessen, radio reporter and photographer for WNYC New York Public Radio. He told us the story behind the photos he took while on assignment just days after Hurricane Sandy demolished Breezy Point in Rockaway, Queens.
blog.flickr.net/2012/12/12/breezy-point-will-be-back-ever...
20 years of creativity, learning, inspiration and friendship with great people. I’m proud to be one of those who’ve been here since it was Beta!
The Weekly Flickr - Lilly and Leon Mackie.
Original air date 7-24-2015.
Learn how distance from friends and family, combined with the stress of being new parents, led Leon and Lilly Mackie to create an internet sensation with their empty moving boxes.
blog.flickr.net/en/2015/07/24/new-parents-cope-with-exhau...
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (early Pre-Production) / Lightroom Classic
X-Pro3 SOOC JPEG sample album: www.flickr.com/gp/ricopfirstinger/o0r387
Fuji X Secrets Books, Workshops & Blog
Switzerland : La Chaux -de-Fonds : Villa Turque (Le Corbusier). No. 88.
"La Villa Turque a été construite en 1916-1917 par Le Corbusier. Manifeste de jeunesse, elle appartient au patrimoine de l’architecture mondiale. Depuis 1987, elle est devenue le Centre de Relations Publiques de l’entreprise horlogère Ebel."
"C'est en 1916, au retour de son voyage en Orient, que Le Corbusier se lance dans la construction de la villa commandée par Anatole Schwob, riche industriel de La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Alors âgé de 29 ans, l'architecte associe brique et béton pour édifier une construction révolutionnaire. Pas de murs porteurs mais 16 piliers soutenant 4 dalles quadrangulaires pour une construction qui parvient à marier des lignes très épurées à la généreuse rondeur des deux ailes semi-circulaires situées de chaque côté.
A l'intérieur, c'est la magie de la lumière: celle qui entre par la grande verrière située au sud pour jouer avec la clarté des ouvertures plus discrètes à l'est et à l'ouest. De l'immense pièce centrale, on accède aux étages qui recèlent des chambres et leurs dépendances dont un solarium et un jardin terrasse.
Seule oeuvre de jeunesse revendiquée par l'architecte, cette réalisation lui permit de s'affranchir de l'influence «Art nouveau» de l'époque. Elle fut également à l'origine de nombreux déboires avec le propriétaire et certainement cause de son installation à Paris. Reprise aujourd'hui par l'horloger Ebel, qui en a fait son centre de relations publiques, la Villa Turque est ouverte au public tous les 1er et 3e samedis du mois."
Rue du Doubs 167, 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds.
www.fluidr.com/photos/49260322@N08
Muchas gracias por vuestras visitas y comentarios; Thank you very much for your visits and comments; eskerrik asko denoi.
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