Taken @ Winter Trace

Texture: Kerstin Frank

74 degrees two days after Christmas...

thanks to Michael H (M Photographic) who informed me the insect is a plume moth.

Brown Hare - Lepus europaeus

Norfolk

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The brown hare is known for its long, black-tipped ears and fast running - it can reach speeds of 45mph when evading predators. It prefers a mosaic of farmland and woodland habitats and can often be spotted in fields.

Thought to have been introduced into the UK in Roman Times (or even earlier), the brown hare is now considered naturalised. It is most common in grassland habitats and at woodland edges, favouring a mosaic of arable fields, grasses and hedgerows. It grazes on vegetation and the bark of young trees and bushes. Brown hares do not dig burrows, but shelter in 'forms', which are shallow depressions in the ground or grass; when disturbed, they can be seen bounding across the fields, using their powerful hind legs to propel them forwards, often in a zigzag pattern. Brown hares are at their most visible in early spring when the breeding season encourages fighting or 'boxing'. Females can produce three to four litters of two to four young (known as leverets) a year.

Widespread, but absent from northern Scotland and the Scottish islands, except Islay, I'm reliably informed.

Brown Hare - Lepus europaeus

Norfolk

Double click to view

The brown hare is known for its long, black-tipped ears and fast running - it can reach speeds of 45mph when evading predators. It prefers a mosaic of farmland and woodland habitats and can often be spotted in fields.

Thought to have been introduced into the UK in Roman Times (or even earlier), the brown hare is now considered naturalised. It is most common in grassland habitats and at woodland edges, favouring a mosaic of arable fields, grasses and hedgerows. It grazes on vegetation and the bark of young trees and bushes. Brown hares do not dig burrows, but shelter in 'forms', which are shallow depressions in the ground or grass; when disturbed, they can be seen bounding across the fields, using their powerful hind legs to propel them forwards, often in a zigzag pattern. Brown hares are at their most visible in early spring when the breeding season encourages fighting or 'boxing'. Females can produce three to four litters of two to four young (known as leverets) a year.

Widespread, but absent from northern Scotland and the Scottish islands, except Islay, I'm reliably informed.

Until this moment I never was able to have a good look on roes, let alone to see their off-spring. I was informed there was a field with buckwheat where they gathered regularly.

So I went to that place and stayed there for a few hours, but nothing there.

Then I walked back to my car, and suddenly I saw a doe with two fawn in the distance, and I sneaked towards them. I was extremely lucky, they were standing on a little hill, not in the least worried by my presence. After a while the two fawns started even playing, running around and chasing each other.

This is the shot I like best from a large series of shots.

Der Informierte...

When I informed myself what I have to see in Northern Irland I have found this hedges. A touristic hot spot for 'Game of thrones' fans, cause a lot of locations has to be found here. I saw only one of hundert films and it was... nothing for me, but this alley is magic.

Great News........ Just been informed that this photo just won second place, environment category in the Friends of the Earth, Climate Justice Photo Competition 2006 and will appear in next years calendar......needless to say I am buzzing, very happy and now off to celebrate!! Buy the calendar at www.foei.org/photo/calendar.html Paraty, Brazil.

A medium sized kingfisher found in Mangroves, tidal creeks and wetlands in a very small range in India, but common in South East Asia. A pair was sighted next to a tree hollow and both the birds were suspicious of us and after less than a minute flew away from their nest. This was shot from a boat in the mangrove forest and tree was on the banks.

The birds are easy to id because of their Aquamarine color which depending on age maybe, may be more bluish or greenish. They subsist on crustaceans, shrimps, fish, crabs, frogs, and on a variety of insects found on the edges of mangroves and tidal creeks. We sighted around 7-8 of them over the 6-7 km mangrove banks.

They are apparently at the beginning of nesting season and we sighted the male and female near a mangrove tree hollow which the bird guide informed us was the nest. I don't think there were any chicks yet though.

Thank you so much for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.

"With sweetness unabated

Informed the hour had come

With no remiss of triumph

The autumn started home

Her home to be with Nature

As competition done

By influential kinsmen

Invited to return --"

- Emily Dickinson

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We are reliably informed that this slogan was invented by the late Charles Sydney Catlin (1915 - 1991) born in London, to the sound of Bow Bells.

The story goes that Charles had gone to an interview for a job at an advertising company and had shown them his portfolio, which included this saying he had made up into poster format. He was not accepted for the position. But some months later he saw his saying all over an advert on London Underground. He was to say the least very upset indeed.

Charles was rightly very proud of this now infamous advertising slogan and used his story as a message to his family to always safeguard your own work.

Needless to say this image is copyrighted.

Please find it in your hearts to help our children who are more afraid each day, this is no way for them to live their lives, ESPECIALLY in peace?? We can and must be the positive force to change things to a loving atmosphere, not one filled with hate and distrust! We are not only losing our youngsters through killing, but they are more prone to suicide these days, we have to nurture them and always be in touch with their feelings. Verbalize as much as we can, let our children know that we love them and are there to protect them, that they can come to us for anything at all. After all, it is at home where everything begins in the lives of our children, and it is our responsibility to try and be as alert as possible and keep in contact with their real feelings and fears. There are times through heart-to-heart conversations with our children we can avert a situation at school or wherever. Let us all make a concerted effort to change for the better.

Thank you for your kind visit. Have a beautiful day and spread love and kindness! ❤️❤️❤️

The 'Fishburn' ferry at Milsons Point Wharf.

Earlier tonight in Sydney.

Sunday, 25th June 2023.

My Google Home Hub Max informed me, very late this afternoon, that the sunset and dusk in Sydney tonight was going to be above-average. So, I jumped into the car and drove down to the harbour. Didn't have time to catch the fast train!

And Google was right. The sunset and dusk in Sydney this evening was pretty cool. I took a zillion shots around Luna Park and Milsons Point (one of my favourite places on the harbour, along with Pyrmont Bay and Barangaroo).

So this image was taken almost as dusk was finishing - at around 5.51pm or so.

My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV and the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L lens.

Processed in Adobe Lightroom and PhotoPad Pro by NCH software.

No filter. No saturation.

This was how dusk looked earlier tonight in Sydney.

A friend informed me of this very rare visitor to our tiny island. I personally am not a fan of shore bird. I went and was taken aback how tiny and cute this little fellow is. Love those gorgeous eyes.

Finally satisfied with the IQ I am getting from all the effort of calibrating the 4/3 lens to the EM1.3 body. Minus 4.

Thank you my friends for popping by.

I really appreciate your visits, comments & favourites.

Wishing all my Flickr friends a Happy Sunday

Thank you

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Das Brandenburger Tor in Berlin als Silhouette in grün.

The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin as a silhouette in green.

Das Foto wurde entfernt weil es nach Meinung der Administratorin keine Silhouette sei, sie hätte sich bei Wikipedia informieren können, es ist eine.

Laut Wikipedia sind Schatten Silhouetten von einem Objekt/Person/Tier

The photo was removed because it was not a silhouette in the opinion of the administrator, she could have been informed at Wikipedia, it is one.

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silhouette

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schattenriss

Danke für den Besuch/Kommentar/Favo.

Thanks for the visit / comment / Favo.

Merci de visiter / commentaire / Favo.

Gracias por visitar / comentario / Favo usted.

Grazie per aver visitato / commento / Favo.

Obrigado por visitar / comentário / Favo.

Today my father called to ask me if my daughter was alright after she rolled her car 4 times. What!!!!! I exclaimed, who told you that. He informed me that it was posted on my nieces Facebook page. Apparently, Facebook spits out anniversary facts along with a photo and today was the day that my daughter rolled her car 4 years ago.

As we spoke, I turned to see the perfect conditions unfolding before my very eyes, Since I have become interested in landscape photography I have waited two years for the right light, clouds and snow cover to envelope the mountain so that I could capture it in the style I’m accustomed to photographing, and finally the day had come.

This is the view of Mount Baldy which sits right behind my home and is the view that I see every day that I step into my backyard, except my view is contaminated by large power lines that spoil my vantage point. I was hoping that the tip of the peak would be in view but alas, at the last minute the clouds rolled over the top and obscured the top most portion of the mountain. Just as Ansel Adams said. “Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer- and often the supreme disappointment” I won’t say the I was disappointed but I am still waiting for the ultimate shot of this mountain top, and one day I will have my prize. :) Hope you like it. :)

If you have any questions about this photo or about photography in general, I will do my best to help, just post a comment or send me a Flickr mail and I will respond as quickly as possible.

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Tofu already informed me of the rain in the middle of the night. He came home wet, jumped onto my bed and put his paw on my face to make sure that I noticed him.

Puffin photographed at Bempton Cliffs. I'm reliably informed there was a grey fluffy babba just behind her but he didnt waddle out whilst I was there.

The first thing Fynn does when he leaves the house is to find out who of his friends in the neighbourhood (dogs, rabbits, other cats, humans) is around too and in the mood for a little conversation. Fynn doesn't talk as much as Linus but he likes to be informed and wants to know what's going on in his little world. Sometimes he reads the newspaper too but he always complains that they don't write enough about cats.

Was informed a few days ago that the Tawny I photographed has succumbed to roadkill.

Such a sad end to this magnificent owl. R.I.P.😢

I've been informed that, at over 900 years, this is one of the oldest churches in England. I had no inkling of this when I stood here to take a few pictures. A friend has suggested the church may be mentioned in The Domesday Book, but I haven't been been able to confirm this.

Back in the mid 1980s while driving with my father, he informed me as soon as he saw the Schlein Deli and Catering building, that it had once been a drugstore...plus his dad, my grandfather, would occasionally work there as a fill-in pharmacist back in the 1930s or early 1940s. I was stunned and immediately stopped my car and grabbed this shot. Heck I lived 3 blocks from the location and never heard a peep about this. This was/is part of the original Norhill Heights Business District (developed in the 1920s)....which I think was about one block long. Ain't family history fun!? Especially when you can take a photo to authenticate and document it. :-)

Today Three Dog Bakery operates where Schlein's was. It's a bakery for dogs. True story. :-) The barber shop closed years ago...but I took my sons there a time or two back yonder. The car wash is gone....replaced by a massive retirement home.

Scan of a 35mm photo, 12.3.1985-86.?

A dear Flickr friend informed his followers this morning that he will be taking an extended holiday (those of you who follow him know who I speak of). With his brilliant images and continual support he will be missed!

Thank you, Nathaniel Macrae, for always being a positive, encouraging presence! I'll be looking forward to the day the sun rises with your return!

Lou informed me of the rare visit of the Glossy Ibis to Sepulveda Dam. When I visited I came across a White-faced Ibis as well - the one with the pink eye mentioned by Lou !

Here's the Glossy from the same day

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burdock

I am informed that this is a burdock seed head. Thought I'd try this one in B&W.

All my black and white shots are in this album:-

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Bagan, Myanmar is well known for it's multitude of pagodas contrasting beneath the colorful hot air balloons. I was informed after arriving that the hot air balloons only run periodically from October.

Out now at Ilcocoli for The Saturday Sale

"Hunni"

Mesh Top and Pants. Colors sold separately or in fatpack options. Fatpacks come with a texture hud with bonus textures. Exclusively for Kupra. *I will keep you informed if i will be able to update it to the other bodies in the near future.

Taxi - maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sensual%20Souls/94/166/24

I suspect when I informed the good lady, her indoors that we were going to Corfe view for a holiday that she dreamt of a greek island odyssey! I didn't get to the location in time for a foggy sunrise, so perhaps "mist opportunity" could have been the title for this one.

Today, I was informed (by fellow old car spotter/enthusiast Jude) that this landmark car has left it's long term home and has appeared in an advert on Facebook.

Despite being ULEZ exempt, and covering tiny mileages, it probably was on borrowed time for the past decade, as this sort of car dies with it's owner

a smoky day in August of 2017 on the King George Highway in Surrey. Ross informed me that it is no longer called that anymore, it is now King George Boulevard ? I asked where is the boulevard ? doesn't that mean a center median with greenery?

The name was changed to "King George Boulevard" in 2009 "to project an image of a modern, safe, walkable and livable City Centre community", given that portions of the corridor have had a reputation for being dangerous and having a high incidence of criminal activity.

Hmm, I think you need more than a name change. There still is a large population of homeless people in this area despite its new "Boulevard" moniker.

I grew up in this area, my grandparents lived a five minute drive from this photo's location. So much has changed for the better but so much more for the worse. Whenever we drive through I remember incidents from my childhood that happened in this area. What it has changed to is an uneasy mix of the old and the new, and I can't say I prefer either of them. The old memories have taken on a rosy hue and the new seems brash and thoughtless, a facade to hide the bleakness of many people's everyday existence.

(Everyman: ' Everyman ' portrays Everyman who is informed by Death of his approaching end. First, he is deserted by his false friends: his casual companions, his kin, and his wealth. He falls back on his Good Deeds, his Strength, his Beauty, his Intelligence, and his Knowledge. These assist him in making his Book of Accounts, but at the end, when he must go to the grave, all desert him save his Good Deeds alone. The play makes its "grim" point that we can take with us from this world nothing that we have received, only what we have given . )

Now, the woman that died today was a great wife and companion, a great and lovely mother, a great and lovely grandmother.

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Cherry blossoms usually come in white or pink.... but I found these a couple of days ago during a visit to a little park in the neighborhood and I was now informed that they are plum blossoms...I loved the red color and I was waiting for them to blossom... I hope you like them!!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend my friends !!

Picture taken on the streets of Aoayama - Tokyo - Japan

Back in the 1930's,radios like this decaying beauty were the TV sets of the era. News,weather, sports, and entertainment were broadcast over a limited bandwidth and kept people informed and entertained. Direct feedback and "likes" were a little slow but anyone that could afford one of these weren't complaining....

Happy throwback Tuesday all!

A pretty uncommon and migratory courser that is found in the western parts of India during winters. They migrate from the Middle East and parts of North Africa like Morocco and are seen in the dry desert grasslands where grass grows like a couple of inches. These are small birds around 19-24 cms and hard to sight in their habitat - which is cream / brown colored desert grass. Took us sometime to find them and that only when they moved.

Shot these during our trip to Rajasthan - the winter is apparently delayed there and we loved the weather. But that has impacted the migration and several bird species numbers are quite low. Like this courser - the guide informed us that they are apparently seen in 20-30 numbers, but this time we only saw like 2-3 of them at best. As the days get colder, the naturalist thinks we will see more of them.

Many thanks in advance for your views, faves and feedback - very much appreciated.

I am not sure where she is off to?

With heartfelt and genuine thanks for your kind visit. Have a beautiful day, be well, keep your eyes open, appreciate the beauty surrounding you, enjoy creating, stay safe, and laugh often! ❤️❤️❤️

Encounter Bay was so named after the French explorer Baudin sailing in the Géographe in April 1802 encountered the British ship Investigator commanded by Matthew Flinders. Both were engaged in charting the coastline of Australia. Flinders informed Baudin of his discovery of Kangaroo Island, St. Vincent’s and Spencer’s Gulfs.

I was informed that the Magpie was waiting for its mate. The Magpies have made Stuart's garden their refuge. HIs stories of how he cares for 'his' feathered friends are very heart warming.

LIFER

Was informed of a rare woodpecker coming to drink, occasionally at the above bowl and we did not have to wait long.

Its Golden tail could not be seen but is only visible in flight. But hope you agree it's a real beauty, heavily streaked, with a barred green back. His arrival caused quite a joyful reaction even among the Gambian bird guilds.

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THANK YOU, for your visit, keep safe and well.

God bless..............................Tomx

On Sunday May 12th I got informed about a transport of a DB ICE 3neo hauled by a TCS (Train Charter Services) Nez Casse (former NS 1772).

I also got informed about another Nez Casse, this time operated by RFO was also heading towards me. With this in mind I headed towards Keverdijk. After waiting for about 1 hour the RFO train had passed me. After this I had to wait yet another hour before the TCS train would pass me.

At 4:45 PM, TCS 101002 hauling DB ICE 3neo passed me heading towards Amsterdam.

*I have digitally removed 4 persons standing on top of the bunker.

A local artist quietly informed my traveling companion and I that the best view of the city was from this bridge. We tested his theory at night, and ultimately agreed.

I am informed this gravel, dirt road goes on for aprox 53km. Evidently there is a lodge at the far end, and I was only 2km in. On the way, my teeth had chattered enough to stop here, because going on would require dental surgery.

However. the light was about to fade, and it was just about time to pack up. Another car drove by with a toy truck speeding along in front of it. The driver stopped, and she offered a friendly hello. From the drivers seat she added this was where she could drive both her car and the toy at the same time. I thought, it is REALLY time to go.

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The peak of Utegardsnipa affords a spectacular view of the Sørfjorden and its surrounding mountains near the town of Bruvik, Norway.

The family ate snacks atop the broad summit and attempted hand stands and backflips (to be clear, only the oldest son attempted a flip) while breathing in the open space and solitude. Far down the slope, we noticed a man making his way determinedly up the ridgeline at a relatively good pace. When he stopped to chat after reaching us, we learned he is a local, and he informed us that the island visible here was called the Alcatraz of Norway not long ago. Although it is currently owned by a trust that is attempting to develop it into a tourist destination, very recently it was owned and operated by the Norwegian prison system. The grounds served as a place where offenders completed the last portion of their sentences before re-integrating into society. There was little security on the island and people could move around out-of-doors. Apparently several people did swim the short distance to land and escape, but from an American perspective, escape attempts were surprisingly infrequent.

SO ..... tonight we were taking photos for our Christmas card out behind our house and I noticed a cat walking through our yard. I didn't have my glasses on and mentioned the cat to Jon and Dylan. They informed me it was a bobcat I was seeing walking 30 yards from us. Welcome the newest member of the Elfers Wildlife Refuge. Dylan has named this one Voodoo. Let's hope Voodoo isn't as mad about getting its picture taken as Pesky the Raccoon was.

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I believe in science and evidence informed healthcare and that the future looks bright,

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Plan C: In the morning I was informed the normally scheduled road jobs were not operating, but was told that a crew was cabbing up to Fruitland to spot some grain hoppers for loading in the afternoon. I filed that info away but didn't think that would lead to much. However since I was quickly satisfied with what the TennKen had to offer I noticed it was only 30 minutes to where this was to take place. Albeit off my plotted course to stay the night in Decatur, ILL.

As luck would have it the crew was just starting their work when I arrived just after the noon hour. A pair of former ConRail B23-7s with two ex-BN C30-7. What a sound they made shunting back and forth with 40 loads on the head pin and a like number of empties on the rear being spotted on two tracks at the grain loader operated by Tyson Foods. The light was challenging for their northward facing moves but I am glad I made the effort.

I've been informed by... associates... that I haven't posted a picture of a great blue heron since September. These associates are unhappy with me and demand a new heron picture.

Here's one I saw today at Nisqually.

Stop pecking me, associates! Ouch!

NOT !!!

There’s a nice story to this one…..

I had just returned from a walk and my wife informed me this rapscallion had installed himself inside the bird feeder about 10 minutes earlier..

“They are squirrel proof: said I, ridiculously

“Not any more, Sherlock” said Julie.

I had my little camera and thought if I went and took a photo of him he would scarper, and he did, sort of, only he was fatter than when he went in and he thrust himself out through one of those little squares and got stuck, front legs, head and chest out, the rest in. We walked away and left him for 5 minutes thinking he would free himself. He didn’t he was well and truly stuck and it wasn’t doing him any good.

We decided we had to try and cut him out. There’s no way old Magoo could do the cutting, not if Mr Squirrel were to escape in one piece, so I gallantly suggested as a precaution that Julie should wear some kevlar gloves, and as she carefully tried to get the cutters to the wire Magoo bravely hid round the back and held the cage steady. It wasn’t easy, the plump little fellow was filling the square totally, and squirming in panic. She managed to cut one wire and was just manoeuvring the cutters to the wire on the other side when, quicker than a hiccup the little rascal shot his head forward and latched on to her finger with those nut crushing teeth……

The gloves held…..slowly Julie began to draw her hand back as she did so it pulled the fat little interloper through the now loosened hole until a seeming sucking motion drew his legs and tail free, at the same time he released his finger bite and fell to the ground with a resounding plop, and then ran off like a … .well, like a mad squirrel!!

I have referred to the scoundrel throughout as ‘he’ for seriously, no woman could be that stupid, and while the feeder failed to live up to its lofty claims, fortunately, the kevlar gloves took it in their stride.

Giles informed me that we had a special visitor in the forest who might want to spend some time with us...so I went to say hi. Luckily, this was a young ent so it only took 3 days!