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I spotted this Tortoise and his Human Pal taking an ocean-front walk along the cliffs of Palos Verdes California. One thing about California, you will usually find something interesting or unusual, even when you're not looking for it : )

The Tortoise:

Tortoises are "cold-blooded," meaning their body temperature varies with the surrounding environment. They are also herbivores, meaning they eat plants. Tortoises are found in a variety of habitats, including deserts, forests, grasslands, and swamps.

There are over 300 species of tortoises, and they come in a wide range of sizes. The smallest tortoise is the speckled padloper tortoise, which is only about 4 inches long. The largest tortoise is the Galapagos tortoise, which can grow to be over 150 pounds.

Tortoises are long-lived animals. Some species can live for over 100 years. The oldest known tortoise is a Galapagos tortoise named Jonathan, who is over 190 years old.

Here are some interesting facts about tortoises:

Tortoises have been around for over 200 million years.

The largest tortoise ever recorded was a Galapagos tortoise named "Johnathan" who weighed over 500 pounds and was over 190 years old.

Tortoises are very good at conserving water. They can go for long periods of time without drinking.

Tortoises are not very good swimmers.

Tortoises are very social animals and enjoy spending time with other tortoises.

Tortoises can be very affectionate and make great pets.

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(Sony, 200-600 @ 241 mm, 1/3200 @ f/8, ISO 4000, edited to taste)

Uncooperative flamingos at the salt lake that refused to come anywhere close enough.

Happy Slider Sunday

Taken across from the Flying J truckstop in Willard Utah. The Wasatch Range is right and out of sight the Great Salt Lake and Willard Bay are about a half mile to the left. A light snow over night left everything white topped.

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So attentive last evening when we were going by.

... macro mondays ... handle …

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looking out my car window

Like a vampire you didn't invite

Suddenly, a change stifles the air

Sucking away all your blood and energy

Whispering in your ear

"You aren't going to survive this one, dear"

Filling you with unabated darkness

Which is really strange because

Just two days ago

You were feeling so much better.

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... what to do inside during the Corona Crisis ...

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My sandwich mysteriously disappeared from the picnic table. I asked this guy if I could frisk him and he complied but I think that bulbous stomach and crop is where the truth lies. With that said he is an adorable thief.

Massed Taxis outside the JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka, Japan

At downtown Disney!! :))

Looking close... on Friday! : Mushrooms

I take a lot of photos and not all of them go up up Flickr. I try to pick what I consider "quality" photos for posting. But, because I take so many photos, sometimes a photo falls through the cracks. This one is from last year; no idea why I didn't post it.

12/25/2022: haha I actually have posted this before. I'll leave it here, I guess. Silly me.

For the Hotter than Hell 100 (HHH) Ride Wichita Falls, Texas

Bakersfield, CA - USA

Look at those beautiful eyes!

I think its warning : Do Not Come Close .....

E-X-P-L-O-R-E-D !!

trust...and the weight of feathers

my winter sports ;-)

I'm grateful to a visiting friend and photographer for this image.

Thank you!!! (you know who you are ;-)

and for those inclined ;-)

Joni Mitchell's Woodstock...

from 1.00 if you want to skip the introduction:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRjQCvfcXn0&list=RDGMEMJQXQAm... :-)

lightly

happily free

from fences friday ;-)

Beautiful spring Nutmeg at Kustom 9...The Bloom Collection:

Nutmeg. In Bloom Armchair Adult and PG (HUD for texture change)

Nutmeg. In Bloom Chandelier

Nutmeg. In Bloom Table / Tan

Nutmeg. In Bloom Vase / Ivory

Nutmeg. In Bloom Partition

Nutmeg. In Bloom Books Bonus Item

Kustom 9: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/kustom9/124/127/21

Nutmeg Mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REKA%20NUTMEG/233/125/21

Nutmeg Flickr: flic.kr/ps/Yr6Sn

Additional Nutmeg:

3. Nutmeg. Delicate Glamor Distressed Chair w/Throw Adult RARE

17. Nutmeg. Delicate Glamor Pitcher

9. Nutmeg. Musical Escape Framed Rose

Nutmeg. Artist's Alcove Vase / More LOD

ReKa. Tulips

Misc....

{vespertine} - antique garden sink / flowers

Apple Fall Clifton Cast Iron Fireplace (White)

Ariskea[Doucy] Lace curtain

Foxwood - Petit Pom Lay - Cream

DRD - The Sugar Shack - Wood Platform

Pitaya - Hand Carved Sideboard WHITE

[North Oak] + Quint Rug

Thankful for the continued support! 😁

Name tags for my children's candy jars (so they don't fight over who gets what and why ;D)

Happy Macro Monday everyone and a very happy new month to all :)))

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Getting my feet wet again.

Midjourney

**These pictures were made by using Midjourney on discord. It is AI art. i tried to manipulate them in such a way as they resemble our secondlife avatars.

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Breaking waves a Scarborough Spa, UK

I have been concentrating on shutter priority this weekend in an effort to get to know the manual usage

Somewhere in Italy...

Texture by Lenabem-Anna

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