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WORKING the shoreline near Herne Bay Kent, using its powerful bill to feed on mollusks and other invertebrates. A very distinctive and noisy wader.
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The zebra spider, Salticus scenicus, is a common household jumping spider. Like other jumping spiders, it does not build a web. It uses its four pairs of large eyes to locate prey and its jumping ability to pounce and capture it. Zebra spiders are often noted for their 'curiosity' when observed by humans; many seem aware of their audience and seem to respond to observation by raising their heads and studying the observer.
Female zebra spiders are 5–7 millimetres (0.20–0.28 in) long and males are 5–6 mm (0.20–0.24 in). The most distinctive feature of these spiders is their two very large eyes, which is typical for jumping spiders. Although they have eight eyes, the two at the front are the largest and give them excellent binocular vision . These tiny spiders are black with white hairs that form stripes.
Zebra spiders tend to hunt insects or spiders of roughly their own size or smaller. They have been observed feeding on mosquitos that are almost twice their length. They have also been observed taking on prey items up to 3 times the length of the spider, such as some of the smaller species of moth. Like other jumping spiders, these spiders use their large front eyes to locate and stalk their prey. They move slowly towards their prey until they are close enough to pounce on top of their victim, and their hunting behaviour has been described as cat-like. Using their acute eyesight, they are able to accurately judge the distances they need to jump.
"You know what Andy Warhol's sole contribution to this country has been? He made Campbell's Soup a household word."
— Alan Arkin
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Guardsman of the Household Division, resplendent in his red uniform and wearing his bearskin hat, stood on guard at one of the century boxes inside Buckingham Palace, the residents of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
DADDY: “Would you like some tea, Paddington?”
PADDINGTON: “Yes please, Daddy!”
DADDY: “Milk?”
PADDINGTON: “Yes please, Daddy! Just a slosh.”
DADDY: “One lump or two?”
PADDINGTON: “Two please, Daddy!”
DADDY: “Very good, Paddington darling.”
PADDINGTON: “And a sticky bun, please Daddy!”
DADDY: “Alright Paddington.”
PADDINGTON: “And some macarons, if you can manage it Daddy!”
DADDY: “Well I…”
PADDINGTON: “And a marmalade sandwich or twenty, please Daddy!”
DADDY: “Twenty, Paddington darling?”
PADDINGTON: “I have a grumbly tummy, Daddy!” *Rubs tummy vigorously.*
The theme for "Smile on Saturday" for the 30th of November is "coffee or tea". Being British and a traditionalist, I prefer tea to coffee, and I am not the only one in my household who is partial to a cup of tea, or two, or twenty. My Paddington Bear also enjoys a cup of tea for elevenses on any given day of the week. I hope you like my choice for this week’s theme, and that it makes you smile!
Beautifully hand made by Merrythought in their historic Ironbridge factory, and based on the famous original drawings by Peggy Fortnum of Michael Bond's famous bear, the Paddington - Classic Edition is British-made (of course) and is truly timeless and designed to bring a lifetime of joy and companionship. Paddington combines the finest natural materials with four generations of the very best British teddy bear making expertise. His detailed design and expressive features give him a personality that you cannot help but fall in love with, and he will become a loyal lifelong companion - always by your side during the ups and downs of life, and a friend to make memories with! Made from woven mohair plush and soft cotton velvet, this Paddington is dressed in a pure red woollen felt hat and blue duffle coat with wooden toggle detailing. He is brought to life by a neatly hand-stitched nose and warm smile.
Made in a special numbered edition, I am fortunate enough to have number 17.
"Please look after this bear. Thank you."
The teacup I hold is one from a tea set for six complete with six trios, a milk jug sugar bowl and a cake plate. It looks remarkably contemporary in shape and style, yet it is actually from 1911. Produced by British pottery maker, Royal Doulton, this cup is made of translucent china so fine that you can see your hand’s shadow through it when held to the light. It bears a stylised Art Nouveau lily design painted by the most famous of Doulton’s freelance decorators, Robert Allen. To cope with their enormous output, Doulton used both in-house and freelance designers and painters, and in some cases these decorators also added pattern numbers to the wares. The best known is Robert Allen who added an ‘Ra’ number to wares decorated for Doulton in his design studio.
Weekly Theme Challenge ~ Household Objects
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Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Courtyard of the Maidens) is a major garden and a popular tourist space in Udaipur in Indian state of Rajasthan. It lies in northern part of the city and has fountains and kiosks, a lotus pool and marble elephants. It was built by Maharana Bhopal Singh. Saheliyon ki Bari means Garden of the Maidens. There is also a small museum here.
Sahelion Ki Bari' was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. The gardens set below the embankment of the Fateh Sagar Lake have beautiful lotus pools, marble pavilions and elephant- shaped fountains. These fountains are fed by the water of the lake gushing through ducts made for the purpose. Each water channel has its distinct sound and the mingling of these sounds complement the ambience of the place Near to saheliyon-ki-bari is burhani nagar and burhani masjid,vidhiya bhawan school and seva mandir marg.
Saheliyon Ki Bari is one the most beautiful gardens and a major tourist destination in Udaipur. The garden is famous for its lush green lawns, marble art and fountains. English translation of Saheliyon Ki Bari means "Garden of maids". This renowned garden is located on the banks of Fateh Sagar Lake, presenting a green retreat in the dry lands of Rajasthan. Garden of maids was built in the 18th century by Maharana Sangram Singh for the royal ladies.
As per the legends, the garden was designed by the king himself and he presented this garden to his queen. Actually, the Queen was accompanied by 48 maids in her marriage. To offer all of them, pleasurable moments away from the political intrigues of the court, this garden was made. This patterned garden used to be the popular relaxing spot of the royal ladies. The queen with her maids and female companions used to come here for a stroll and spend their time in leisure.
Due to this fact, the garden got its name. The superb architecture of the garden provides a breath-taking view to any observer. The garden is embellished with numerous fountains in its four water pools, chiseled kiosks and marble elephants. It is also celebrated for its lotus pool and bird-fountains. The lush green lawns, flowerbeds, and marble pavilions further enhance the romantic ambience of this magnificent garden.
In the later years, Maharana Bhopal Singh really liked this place and built a pavilion of rain fountains. The thought was to form an illusion of rain dancing in cadence with dancing maids. The Kings used to enjoy around the pools and fountains of this garden. These fountains were imported from England and you can trace them along with the main reservoir of the garden. The main reservoir has four black marbled kiosks in its corners and one white marbled kiosk in its center. On the top of kiosks, these fountains are in the form of sculpted birds that spurts water from their beaks producing the rain effect.
The museum exhibiting the huge collection of royal households is another attraction of this garden. It has many ancient pictures and things of the bygone period. Sight of stuffed cobras and other animals will definitely add a tint of adventure to your trip. Above all, you can stroll through the shady lawns, where the bunch of bougainvillea will bend down to greet you. Today, Saheliyon ki Bari has become the pleasure park for the recreation of Udaipur dwellers.
Garden of Maids is actually a place to visit by any visitor to this city. The crystalloid fountains, lotus pool, marbled elephants sprinkling water and many more attractions provide truly a picturesque sight to behold.
Pipette n'était pas un chien comme les autres. Certes, il aimait les longues balades et les caresses derrière les oreilles, mais sa passion, c'était le journal.
Chaque matin, dès les premiers rayons du soleil, il se précipitait vers la porte d'entrée, ses grands yeux brillants fixés sur la boîte aux lettres. Avec une agilité surprenante, il sautait, attrapait le journal du bec et le déposait délicatement aux pieds de son maître.
Ce rituel était devenu une tradition dans la maison. Pipette avait commencé par un simple jeu, apportant des jouets ou des bâtons. Mais très vite, il avait compris que le journal était l'objet qui suscitait le plus de joie chez son maître. Et quel plaisir il prenait à le voir sourire en le voyant arriver avec sa précieuse cargaison !
Les voisins étaient amusés de voir ce chien si dévoué à sa tâche. Certains lui laissaient même de petites friandises en récompense. Pipette était devenu la mascotte du quartier, le petit facteur à quatre pattes qui savait toujours apporter un peu de gaieté.
Un jour, le facteur fut en arrêt de travail. Pipette, inquiet de ne pas voir son ami, se posta devant la boîte aux lettres, l'air pensif. Il semblait comprendre que quelque chose n'allait pas. Mais quand le nouveau facteur arriva, Pipette l'accueillit avec la même joie qu'à l'accoutumée, montrant ainsi que son dévouement ne se limitait pas à une seule personne, mais à la mission qu'il s'était donnée : apporter le journal chaque matin.
Et ainsi, jour après jour, Pipette continuait son travail, apportant non seulement des nouvelles, mais aussi une dose de bonheur et de tendresse à ceux qui l'entouraient.
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Pipette wasn't like other dogs. Sure, he loved long walks and belly rubs, but his true passion was the newspaper.
Every morning, as soon as the first rays of sunlight peeked through the curtains, he'd race to the front door, his big, bright eyes fixed on the mailbox. With surprising agility, he'd jump, grab the paper in his mouth, and gently drop it at his owner's feet.
This ritual had become a tradition in the household. Pipette had started with simple games, bringing toys or sticks. But he quickly realized that the newspaper was the object that brought his owner the most joy. And what pleasure he took in seeing his human smile when he arrived with his precious cargo!
The neighbors were amused to see such a dedicated dog. Some even left him small treats as a reward. Pipette had become the neighborhood mascot, the little four-legged mailman who always knew how to bring a little cheer.
One day, the human mailman was on sick leave. Pipette, worried about not seeing his friend, stood in front of the mailbox, looking thoughtful. He seemed to understand that something was wrong. But when the new mailman arrived, Pipette greeted him with the same joy as always, showing that his dedication was not limited to one person, but to the mission he had given himself: to bring the newspaper every morning.
And so, day after day, Pipette continued his work, bringing not only news, but also a dose of happiness and tenderness to those around him.
credit : Dog photography Awards - Sophia Hutchinson (photo) et Pdf (texte et traduction)
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"Trouble" is our cat's nickname, and she's earned it. One of her favorite places at Christmas time is under the Christmas tree (thankfully not in it). When we go to bed at night, we have to look for her, and often find her under the tree skirt. We call that "the lump". Spirited and always curious, she is pure entertainment.
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The First document about the settlement from Fagaras dates back to year 1291. Traces of human life materials found in these parts are much older. The document of 1291, the first attestation of Fagaras was a record in which Ugrinus as a magistrate asked the king to return these lands to the Romanians, recognizing that the Romanians themselves had been in possession of the great feud. The document itself and the archaeological finds can certainly support the existence of the feudal settlement of Fagaras before 1291.
Along with land cultivation, animal husbandry and handicrafts prevalent throughout the peasant household, in the borough Fagaras developed specialized crafts and commerce. Craftsmen come to organize in guilds. The earliest document of a guild in Fagaras is dated as being from around 1590, when Mary Christierna gave privileges to the shoemaker’s guild. The Tanners Guild experienced the strongest growth, its products reaching fame and a large sale. The Tanners" Street still preserves the memory of this craft.
I composed this image in response to an ongoing, self-imposed Photography Challenge: construct a creative image of a simple household object.
I have created a Flickr Album entitled "At Home Creatives" where a selection of similarly-themed photographs will be found. I invite you to visit and I hope you enjoy.
We drove to Stanley Park today to make sure we did not miss the start of the Heron nest building while the trees were still bare. Below the tall trees dotted with huge nests, the many tennis courts were busy with games and chatter, no one was paying attention to the comings and goings of nest building and egg warming, so strange that they chose this location with so much human activity.
My current household in The Sims 4 although i'm kinda debating with starting a new one but he's so hot so idk lmao
Although I have the Zuiko 60mm macro lens as part of my camera kit I have hardly ever used it to date. However, we were recently sent a challenge from my local camera club so I hurriedly went to work on trying to produce something on my return from holiday. Please be kind because it is a first effort.