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Standing on a clump of Caput medusae.

Great Blue Heron leaving the scene with his meal....

Galloping on his nag Rocinante, Don Quixote tried to attack the windmills. With windmills as their only weapons, the Dutch are trying to push back the sea’s never-ending advance. According to some forecasts, in a few hundred years the Netherlands will no longer exist because of global warming. Water will take back from people what they have taken from her. Time will tell if they will have been as bold as the lord of La Mancha, Don Quixote.

What do the Kinderdijk windmills drain? They irrigate time

Lo vi en una tienda en Pals.

My favourite chair now belongs to our pirate cat Rags...

Dushara Tatters and Rags (Somali cat), 22.09.2021.

Olympus OMD EM5 Digital Camera

A red-bellied male woodpecker enjoying one of the local highlights of his summer environment, a mulberry tree ladened with fruit

i'm his pain

& he will always remember my name

that's why he belongs to the streets but not me

accept it and enjoy, another chick

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No Pain No Gain Blog Post

Quite sure this is a song sparrow...has the dark patch on its chest, not as well seen in this view.

...a magical moment for us as we sat outside our cabin and were treated with many moments of a glorious song....his mate was on the ground looking for nesting materials. I tried to find a recording of what we heard, but nothing quite matched the joy in this male's song.

Definitely a moment to stop and simply enjoy!...and so the same for you even if you can't hear the song:)..

Best wishes to you, flickr friends, and many thanks for your visit...Pat....xo

***Hungary just tied Iceland in the European Cup; yes, I'm a soccer fan...

By stalking along from log to log, plunging his long legs into the oozy swamp!

I spotted this Grey Heron on the swampy pool in the Plantsbrook Local Nature Reserve, which is a part of the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham.

It has a number of pools, surrounded by fringes of woodland, wetlands and a wildflower meadow, making it an oasis for wildlife.

The only trouble was I could not get a clear shot of this heron, with all the overgrowth in this part, where one can spot Herons.

Many thanks for your kind comments and compliments from you here, my good flickr friends !!!

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Jacket by OPIA ~ Xelen Bomber @ eBento

Panties by [Glitzz} ~ Rom Pom Pom Set @ fameshed X

Eyes by GA.EG

Shape (head only) Diamond by LILO's FIT

Client Work

Paddy .. being daft!

No matter the weather Bastian maintains his morning routine of keeping an eye on the garden gate...

Posted for the "Happy Caturday" theme "Morning routine".

Bastian (mixed breed), 19.08.2020.

Olympus OMD EM5 Digital Camera

his presence

Bb can do magic *.* sometimes his magic is better than me 💕

Ƭυηє ♬ ♬ Smile

Another in the "Visiting The Past Series " . Taken on the same day as the previous photo ( what a fruitful day ! ) and i reckon in my top ten favorites of all of my work . Watched these guys from a distance even took a few test shots as i saw it may get interesting and they saw me and waved . Then this happened and i am glad to say he made it to the other side safely : )

Silhouette..

this is Richard in Three Sisters Sanctuary, a sacred place of his creation.

explored

The little inventor and his trusty owl build a steam engine…

Skippy envisioned his universe with the help of the following innovative creations:

{-Maru Kado-}'s Barn Owl!

Contraption's The Operator's Overture Train Engine, The Repairman's Requiem Train Car, The Stratus Sailors Train Car, Mark's Lamp, Mark's Shelf with Books, Mark's Revolving Book Case, and The Story Teller Clock!

kunst's Screwdriver, Mechanic's Cloth, Vintage Oiler, Bolts & Nuts, Nuts Jar, Bolts Jar, Industrial Bench Lamp, and Welder Bench!

8f8's Storyteller's Burrow Old Armchair and Old Rugs!

NOMAD's Science Lab Cabinet!

zerkalo's Books!

anxiety's Quebec Hall!

The little prince wears the following durable styles:

Hotdog's Spencer Jumper!

Katatonik's Juggy Hat!

Contraption's Worker's Gloves!

Contraption's Machinist Goggles!

Let's keep building a world founded on kindness and compassion where everyone can create a brighter today!

Keep shining bright, my friends!

🎧 m.o.o.d 🎧

You feel me Daddy? Cause I feel you. ♥♥♥

Are you gonna ride with me?

Hold me down, will you listen, never lie to me?

This is all the sign I need

So tell me

Will you keep me safe when I'm in your arms?

I'm in your arms

Control me, 'cause it feels so good when I'm in your arms

I don't want you going nowhere

'Cause on the corners of your mind, helps my body to unwind

Don't waste time

You said you love the way I notice how you look into my eyes

Right before we cross the line

The way we grind

Keep me safe in your arms

Safe in your arms

There's a warmth in your kiss

Don't let go from my grip (Feels so good in your arms)

L I S T E N

Clive got this air-ship-space-machine thingy what an imagination he has!!! LOL!!! And of course this is what my mind saw!!!😊😊😊

His eyes are thirsty, but I got no mercy

I want what he got and I know he's got a lot, baby

I'm not looking for a funny ride

Only looking for the down side

T U N E S

Pose: -DNC- Simmer nr. 2 - Female Bento Pose

This image is from one of the better hikes in Petrified Forest National Park called Blue Mesa Trail. I would love to offer up some death-defying horror story of how I scrambled to a cliff edge and almost died for this image, but it would be malarkey (forgive the foul language). This is actually taken from a very safe and comfortable overlook with railings and everything. I know, where is the fun in that? So, yes, this composition is popular, Still, it is popular for a reason, and now I have my own version of this iconic scene. I actually had this same image with people down there too, but this seemed to much more true to the place. I feel like this landscape seems so alien, so inhospitable, that it is far better suited to be alone. I am sure many will argue it is indeed teaming with life, but it sure does not feel that way. So here you go. Alone. The only friend this strange place has is color.

Back to Black

Song by Amy Winehouse:

He left no time to regret

Kept his dick wet

With his same old safe bet

Me and my head high

And my tears dry

Get on without my guy

You went back to what you knew

So far removed

From all that we went through

And I tread a troubled track

My odds are stacked

I'll go back to black

We only said goodbye with words

I died a hundred times

You go back to her

And I go back to

I go back to us

I love you much

It's not enough

You love blow and I love puff

And life is like a pipe

And I'm a tiny penny

Rolling up the walls inside

We only said goodbye with words

I died a hundred times

You go back to her

And I go back to

Black, black

Black, black

Black, black

Black

I go back to

I go back to

This Adelie Penguin looks very happy to have his own ice island. Taken from a zodiac near Paulet Island, which is a circular island off the north-east end of the Antarctic Peninsula. It is a popular tourist stop because of the large Adelie Penguin colony. This was the fifth penguin 🐧 species that we saw.

I have been away for a few days so will catch up with everyone.

Thank you for your visit and comments. They are very much appreciated.

Nassau, The Bahamas

I had taken a capture of three little birds looking like they were lined up for the Olympic medal ceremony while in the rain today. Few minutes later all the birds scattered off ... then the hawk came and landed in the same spot.

As I took the two captures only moments apart in the same lighting, it was quite easy in Photoshop to overlay the two images of the birds, and layer into the photo with the hawk the two smaller birds.

I also chose one of the images of the hawk staring down at the fence, it lined up perfectly where the little one has been sitting just moments before.

Bringing the two images together also allows you to see the relative size difference between them.

Wild 12pt. Bull Elk, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. A 12pt. (6X6) Elk is called a "Royal" Bull.

Panthera leo

Taken at the Africat foundation, Okonjima Nature Reserve, in Namibia. A rescue lion, he was really just a giant pussycat, semi-tame as he frolicked with his carer. He even had some toys to play with....the white/brown object in the foreground is one..

PS But I still didn`t volunteer to help feed him .

This is a slide to digital conversion.

Past his death

Life, brittles of rough

Broke under her steps

And hot springs through her

Found a fresh leap

Journey, long

And path scrawling in the dark depths

She was not herself

پس از مرگ او، زندگی لایه‌های سخت تردی بود که در هر قدم با شکستی فواره‌ی گرم هستی‌اش را جهشی نو می‌داد

راه دراز بود و در سیاهی عمیقی جریان داشت

او به خود نبود

Nutmeg. His&Hers Bikes @ Release for SHiny Shabby

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outfit from 'DEADWOOL'

font: Mister Sirloin

textures and effects by Remember Remember

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Actually he was probably looking for squirrels. We detoured on the way home from work today and found some great locations for photography. Unfortunately much of my exploring turned out to be "No Dogs Allowed" areas, so this poor pup spent most of his time guarding the truck (Aka sleeping on his cosy rug waiting for mum)

In his home in R'lyeh the dead Cthulhu dreams and waits.

✈ Flight to the Sunny Studio ✈ - Possessed Pose

♪ Dream Theater - A Rite Of Passage ♪

Since the new world order

Played upon our fears

Spreading accusations

Of radical ideas

The brotherhood of wisdom

Strength and dignity

Its rituals and secrets

Remain a mystery

Beneath an ever watchful eye

The angels of the temple fly

Turn the key

Walk through the gate

The great ascent

To reach a higher state

A rite of passage

The final stage

A sacred home

Unlock the door

And lay the cornerstone

A rite of passage

Men of wealth and power

Influence and fame

Philosphers and leaders

All members of the trade

Bound by oath and honor

Like the rose and cross

An enigmatic union

Of esoteric thought

Beneath an ever watchful eye

The angels of the temple fly

Turn the key

Walk through the gate

The great ascent

To reach a higher state

A rite of passage

The final stage

A sacred home

Unlock the door

And lay the cornerstone

A rite of passage

Turn the key

Walk through the gate

The great ascent

To reach a higher state

A rite of passage

The seven stars

The rising sun

A perfect world

A new life has begun

A rite of passage

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(and why isn't he brandishing his sword? He actually believes he can win me over with his manly charms along with that stupid monkey of his? Ha!)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Bento Mesh Head: LeLutka Chloe

Bento Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara

Face/Body Applier: Paris by *YS&YS*

Sailor Tattoo: This Is Wrong

Hair: Grunge by EMO-tions

Rings: Sea Treasures by (Yummy)

Elegance Nails: {WitchCraft)

Pirate Boots: LightStar Art Studios

Doubloon Necklace & Hoop Earrings: ieQED

Anne Pirate Outfit (mint) by Belle Epoque now @ We <3 Role-Play (available in in 10 wonderful colors) @ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Riverhunt/129/130/1503

Vidarr Rapier (w/ texture HUD) by Drunken Brokkr now @ The Enchantment @ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nymphai/220/68/2762

Ghost Ship Hat (tanned) by IMMORTAL

Tights Applier: Izzie's

Pose: Fencer1 - Engarde Pose Set by Tardfish now @ The Enchantment @ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nymphai/220/68/2762

Captain Jack Sparrow created by Characteristics

Jack the Monkey: Alchemy (gacha)

SIM: Escapades - Pirate Point @ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Escapades/27/143/24

An Arkansas bull elk keeping an eye on his harem of cows. Buffalo National River Valley in Boxley, AR.