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That cold has got worse, and it kept me up all night with the runs. Sorry for being so graphic. Today I have had no energy to do anything, Carla took the dogs for a walk, morning and afternoon, I can’t remember that being the case when I’ve been at home. As always I have a horrible raking cough now I hope it wears go. Day two, I didn’t post this photo yesterday as intended as I had to retire to bed again and so at 15:15 the next day I try to finish what I started. I think I may have named an oak tree Medusa before but I think this one better suits the name, taken last November.
One Lincolnshire character who has become well-known in the county over the years and has touched the hearts of many is Ropeneck the seal.
Her name was first given to her in November 2000, when she first arrived at Donna Nook National Nature Reserve entangled in discarded netting and was clearly in distress.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust wardens, along with RAF Donna Nook, managed to isolate her so that they were able to cut her free.
Due to the netting cutting a deep wound in Ropeneck's neck, she now has a scar there which is still visible today and allows those at Donna Nook and visitors to be able to spot her when she arrives each year.
Since being cut free in November 2000, Ropeneck has loyally returned to her same spot at Donna Nook except in 2006 when she must have had other plans, to give birth to a pup.
This year, she gave birth to her 22nd pup since coming to Donna Nook in November 2000.
Donna Nook now accounts for 1.5% of the world's grey seal population. The work of the wardens and the wildlife trust, is therefore crucial, for the future of these lovely animals.
Grey Seal - Halichoerus Grypus
Donna Nook Nature Reserve
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Patagonia has always held a special place in my heart. The vast landscapes, imposing mountains, serene lakes, and diverse wildlife leave me breathless. It was in this magical region that I experienced one of the most thrilling moments of my life: a face-to-face encounter with a puma.
On the second day of the W Circuit trek, I was hiking solo from Central Mountain Hostel towards Francés Mountain Hostel (a roughly 17 km/10.5-mile, 6-hour trek) when I spotted a figure in the bushes. My heart raced – could it be a Lesser Rhea ( flic.kr/p/2mw23tV ), the ostrich-like bird I'd been hoping to see?
Cautiously, I started taking pictures. To my surprise and delight, the creature emerged from hiding. But it wasn't a Rhea – it was a puma!
I never imagined seeing a puma so close. Its beauty and imposing presence left me speechless for a moment. I watched it, mesmerized by its reddish-gray coat and piercing eyes.
Torres del Paine National Park is estimated to have a puma population between 50 and 100. These magnificent animals are the second-largest cats in the Americas, after jaguars, though considered "small" globally. While Patagonian pumas are Chile's largest feline, males typically weigh between 150 and 220 pounds (68-100 kg), while females weigh over 100 pounds (49 kg). Their length can range from 5 to 9 feet (1.5-2.7 meters) from head to tail. (For reference, I'm 5'8" tall and weigh 140 pounds – 1.73 meters and 63.5 kg).
Fear quickly replaced my awe. I was alone in a wild environment, facing a top predator. What should I do?
Safety leaflets from the park entrance came to mind – make eye contact, stand tall, and don't run. Generally, staying calm is key around wild animals, as they're unlikely to attack unless threatened. Additionally, in a park with abundant food sources like guanacos, rheas, huemuls, Patagonian gray foxes, and culpeo foxes, the pumas likely wouldn't see me as prey.
Carefully, I put my camera away and gripped my trekking poles tightly. If the puma attacked, I'd defend myself with everything I had.
A Happy Ending and Unforgettable Lesson:
Thankfully, the puma showed no interest in me. With the same calmness it displayed upon arrival, it retreated back into the forest.
Trembling with a mix of emotions, I stood there for a few minutes. Adrenaline still coursed through my veins, but overwhelming joy and gratitude filled me. I had just witnessed a spectacular display of nature's power.
This encounter profoundly impacted me. It instilled a deep respect for wildlife and their habitat. It also revealed the awe-inspiring power of nature and the importance of connecting with it.
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If you have Netflix, check out a documentary called "Our Great National Parks," narrated by Barack Obama. Season 1, episode 2 focuses on Chilean Patagonia. This breathtaking region boasts 24 unique national parks and is quickly becoming one of the most protected areas on Earth.
The series showcases the stunning beauty of the natural world, from the beaches of Africa and the islands of Japan to Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
Bonus fact: The episode featuring Chilean Patagonia even won Barack Obama an Emmy Award for Outstanding Narrator!
This is song has a special place in my heart. My Dad used to hum or quietly sing it whenever he did something around the house. To this day he gets quiet whenever this song is played. I never dared asking him why he loves this song so much, and by now it doesn't matter anymore because I fell in love with it to just because of the beautiful childhood memories.
I wonder how many figure out the relation to the picture 😉
I can't help falling in love with you - Elvis Presley
Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay?
Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you?
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you
For I can't help falling in love with you
A female European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) has caught a Boar piglet (Sus scrofa). Plauer See, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. 5/2023 – Photographer: Sven Hähle. All rights reserved.
This building has been photographed before: www.flickr.com/photos/41812704@N03/6204025856/in/photolis... and www.flickr.com/photos/40031911@N03/11130428255/in/photoli... . I've however gone for a "multiplication", adding together a photo and its symmetrical in order to suggesting a bigger building.
It has been too many days since I have seen a beautiful sunset. For that matter, it has been far too many days since I have seen the sun! But, it does exist, I am certain that it does.
Wolverine has and probably always will be my favorite X-Men and I've been wanting to make this figure for a while.
Idk what version of his suit he's based off of, this is just my favorite costume and I'm very happy with how this figure looks. :D
Let me know what you think of the figure and let me know what character you'd like me to make next. :D
Looking south towards Long Beach NSW from the point at Maloney's Beach. The rocks really light up with an orange glow when the morning sun hits them.
“August has passed, and yet summer continues by force to grow days. They sprout secretly between the chapters of the year, covertly included between its pages.”
― Jonathan Safran Foer
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German beer, what else ?!
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Germany has an uncountable number of breweries. Thousands of different kinds of beer. One of my favorite is brewed in a Brewery in Holzkirchen (Bavaria). Although Austria has also many, many breweries, this outstanding Bavarian beer is served in Austria, too.
This picture was taken in a beer garden at pilgrimage church St. Georgenberg, Tyrol, Austria.
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Es gibt tausende Brauereien in Deutschland, tausende Sorten Bier. Eines meiner Lieblingsbiere ist ein Weissbier, gebraut von eine Holzkirchner Brauerei. Man stelle sich das einmal vor: ein bayrisches Bier in Österreich. Die Österreicher wissen scheinbar auch, was gut ist :-).
Aufgenommen im Biergarten der Wallfahrtskirche St. Georgenberg in Tirol.
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Das ist ein etwas älteres Bild, das ich schon vor Jahren mal gepostet hatte. Damals allerdings in einer etwas uneleganten HDR-Variante.
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Please darken your room, lay back, press z and enjoy this picture in maximum size
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He has been coming at our place for a few years now. Presently, he is still waiting for his girlfriend to arrive. My good god, what a gorgeous looking bird!
Has it ever happened to you...? The color of the day suddenly changes to shadow. And you know you're going to remember that moment for the rest of your life~Martin Amis
It has been a while since I've uploaded something from Rizal. I remember this particular day being very wind, with lots of cloud movement and so I decided to throw on the 10 stopper and let the sunset color kind of ooze into the scene.
Looking towards Inverlochlarig & the River Larig from the lower slopes of Beinn Tulaichean. A beautiful morning to be up the hills.
The Bear Lake Valley has such a diverse landscape. This photo was taken from a dry salt marsh in Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge looking toward the drought stricken hills bordering the eastern edge of the valley. The foreground is a layer of salt-tolerant plants called pickleweed, which turns bright red in autumn, alternating with grass and marsh plants. The marsh is completely dry here, and most of the refuge ponds are just puddles now. A hundred years ago people tried to farm the plateau on top of those hils, but every farm failed, earning the plateau the name "Poverty Flat".
The first blooms of spring. We had snow through this weekend. Surprise! It warmed up a little and we had our first bloom! There is hope spring is coming after all!
Glasgow Fish Market - it has now been disused for years.
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Looks like the squirrel has found something he likes! So many apples in various guises around recently, I wanted to put together a scene that incorporated all the pleasure and beauty of these fruits. Taking things new and old and putting them together in new ways, I love how comforting this scene feels.
Build:
*~ by Nacht ~ September House
Table & Decor:
ionic : Stumps stools & table + uK - Lavish Falls Leaf Throw Rugs (Sized as a cushions)
Apple Fall Log Chair + uK - Lavish Falls Leaf Throw Rug (Sized as a cushion)
dust bunny . dwarf fruit trees . green apple tree
dust bunny . dwarf fruit trees . red apple tree
DISORDERLY. / Apple Bounty / Apple Display Bowl
DISORDERLY. / Apple Bounty / Apple Candle Display
DISORDERLY. / Apple Bounty / Center Apple Row
DISORDERLY. / Apple Bounty / Apple Place Setting
DISORDERLY. / Apple Bounty / Single Apple Goblet
DISORDERLY. / Apple Bounty / Apple Stands
hive // apple cider mug
hive // empty copper mug
hive // apple cider drink dispenser
hive // apple basket
hive // jar of cinnamon
hive // pair of apples
hive // stacked copper mugs
Tableau Vivant \\ Squirrel [static]
Botanical - Metal Branches Chandelier
Other Decor:
uK - Lavish Falls Leaf Throw Rugs
hive // turned over wooden crate
[Merak] - Wicker Basket 3
[Merak] - Old Photo Frame
Second Spaces - Taylor dipped candlesticks - w
ARIA - Margaret Log Stool A
ARIA - Margaret Log Stool B
.:revival:. log stool
Apple Fall Victorian Chimney Planter + Flowers from TLC Autumn Sunflower Field with Birds
HPMD* Garden Vine02 - orange - (Various options)
HPMD* Garden Vine01 - olive
CR Fern 6 Single
CR Antler Fern
Outside:
TLG - WildGrass -Patch 1 Hill -Natural
HPMD* Bush-a (GT04/green)
HPMD* Garden Tree04 - green two colors A
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Grey SquirrelI(Sciurus Carolinensis) Chopped down an old Willow and it makes a fine feeding table.
Singapore has a sensibly regulated free market economy, combined with political stability and certainty based on the rule of law. A laser sharp focus on quality education has produced an industrious and well educated work force. Singapore is probably the only country in that has graduated from being a Third World Country to a First World one within a single generation.
These attributes have attracted many international investors that have turned Singapore into a powerhouse for global business and finance.
Several leading multinational corporations have established their regional headquarters in Singapore, and announce their presence in the form of competing skyscrapers that rival any skyline found in the leading countries of the world.
This is the second shot with that chalet in Foppolo. Over it, there is Mount Valgussera, a ski station.
From this side of mount has recently fallen an avalanche.
Foppolo, Brembana valley, Orobie alps, Italy.
Bedheihac has an entrance large enough for aircraft and had archaeological layers removed by Nazi plans to build an secret factory. Delicate late ice age clay sculptures were also damaged over the years. As with the Mas d'Azil (see below) the cave is one of the few to have been home to the fireplaces and 'tents' of ice age man - signs of camp that are usually found under cliff overhands, aside cave mouths and rivers. Both were truly gigantic geological caverns with or without prehistoric man. The photograph is taken from a ridge, and a short strole gives you a perspective of the Mas d'Azil. Understanding that the grotte of Niaux is not far up one of the valleys visible in the distance (with the Vache opposite) and you can argue that this vista is at the heart of the prehistoric cluster of the Ariège region of France.
RKO_1917. A Common Buzzard showing its beautiful feathers!
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M. Zhejiang Rd., Shanghai
His scooter has a smartphone holder on the tap, covered by a tiny umbrella to keep out the shine and rain. The delivery is as dangerous as it is hard work. While riding his bike, he needs to keep an eye on the various messages on his phone, such as order taking, navigation, customer changes, etc.