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California Quail (Callipepla californica) Equipment Shed Lane, Michaelbrook Marsh, Kelowna, BC.
It's that time of the year when we start seeing the quail perch in trees. This hen was about five feet above me, in intriguing light....
Thunderstorm clouds race in front of the crescent moon from the Continental Divide Overlook in Eldorado Canyon State Park, Colorado.
Hiking to this vantage in the dark frequently provides some form of excitement or intrigue. I mentioned in a previous post that the trail to this point ascends what is apparently the very aptly-named Rattlesnake Gulch. More mundane but no less interesting, at least to me, over the past several years my friend and I first assumed we were losing our minds when we thought we observed small, bright points of phosphorescent light scattered irregularly amongst the rocks on a few of the slopes near here. The light looked distinctly like that of fireflies, though the obvious lack of flight was befuddling. I also could not figure out why it would be advantageous for a creature, that for all intents and purposes looked very much like a worm, to perch amongst the rocks at night and emit light. The probability of any other worm of similar species even seeing the light would be very low due to hill slope angles and the significant micro-topography that would obstruct views if one were worm-sized. Then, on the off-chance that another worm did see the light, what would be the chances of that individual reaching the source at worm-pace before the emitter got tired and gave up for the night? I remained confused by these questions for quite some time.
I finally relented and decided to replace idle and infrequent speculation with actual knowledge, such as it exists in the phosphorescence-studying corners of the internet. It turns out that my first incorrect assumption was that males and females of this species of insect look the same. I learned that in the State of Colorado there are records from more southern counties of a firefly called Microphotus pecosensis - sadly, I could not find a common name. I also could not find a record of individuals of this species being present in Boulder County where I live. However, internet searches are imperfect in terms of a satisfying completeness, leaving me uncertain whether our sightings are novel for Boulder County in terms of European-style record keeping, or whether this species is long-known in these parts.
For the sexually dimorphic M. pecosensis, the females are flightless and appear worm- or grub-like. When she deems the time is ripe, she moves to a visible place and emits green bursts of light from the tip of her abdomen. Males, on the other hand, do not emit light but are quite capable of flight. Her light is easy to discern from the air, and he wastes no time approaching and courting her affections. The excellent pictures on BugGuide.net show the manifestations of this dimorphism well. Mystery solved, and the night-time becomes yet more intriguing. I photographed a female M. pecosensis glowing but the photo quality is poor due to a relatively long hand-held exposure.
Technical notes: Single-exposure with low-level-lighting (LLL) pointing into the scene from the right to illuminate the foreground rock and trees.
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I don't know about you but when I see something like this, a window, with red curtains.
The ONLY one, the individualist in the building?
This was in Bournemouth, an old seaside resort wary in the South.
A favourite!
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Golden Gate Bridge emerging from the fog. Unlike a lot of my images, this one is straight out of camera. It was a magical morning full of the fog that makes San Francisco so intriguing.
Wonderful to see gardens spring back to life.
I'm always intrigued by the name of this gorgeous cottage - one day I shall enquire.
Intrigued by the breast markings of this female Kingfisher. Faint hint of a white tip on the beak suggesting a juvenile but not seen these breast markings before.
I just love this view from the Bunnahabhain Distillery across the Sound of Jura to Jura - took the photo a while back on the iPhone and have tried to give it bit of a nostalgic treatment in black & white on the the Affinity App i have on my Mac Book - the fact there is a clipper in the view hopefully helps.
Was intrigued to find out that the reason all the Islay Distilleries are on built on the coast and have piers is that the only way to get the Whisky off & on the Islands was by boats.
There were many little Clyde Puffers just like the "Vital Spark" in Para Handy a televised comedy of short stories written by Neil Munro moving goods in out of Glasgow to all the Western Isles.
Having watched this series on the TV as a child i'm away to but a copy of the book just now - cheers
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One of the most intriguing images the wee Fuji has ever produced. Despite having all the relevant data from the shot I doubt I could ever get the same effect again.
Warwick Moor Wood, Cumbria
Palio di Asti - Italy - 2008 edition
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The Largo do Boticário is a historic place in Rio de Janeiro, it's now illegally occupied by homeless families.
These two are part of one of the families that occupies the historic place.
I wanted to keep the photo in as a dark atmosphere as it really was. There is no electric energy in this place.
"Nightmares and Reality are much closer than many are willing to admit. A man who thought himself a benevolent God to his people falls to an infection. The infection takes hold of his body, his mind, his soul, and his ambitions. Unaffected by the shackles of mortality, he is no longer himself, he is a husk, a shallow structure fueled by his anger, his hatred, and his frustration. Pure rage and instinct guiding this new entity aiming to bend the entire Sol System to his will."
Welp, things have happened errors have been made :O
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Ne dit-on pas que tous les chemins mènent à Rome ? Celui-ci vous emmène, grâce à une belle lumière, aux vestiges d’un des plus beaux temples du Forum romain. J’ai eu la grande chance de pouvoir prendre ce cliché sans touristes. Etre face à un tel monument, majestueux, chargé d’Histoire, fût un moment fabuleux. Comment ne pas penser à tous ces récits homériques sur Rome, les batailles, les intrigues, César, Néron,… Bienvenue dans l’Histoire et bon voyage !
Do not we say that all roads lead to Rome? This path takes you through a beautiful light, to the vestiges of one of the most beautiful temples of the Roman Forum. I had the great chance to take this picture without tourists. Being in front of such a monument, majestic, full of history, was a fabulous time. How can we not start to think about all the Homeric stories of Rome, battles, intrigues, Caesar, Nero,... Welcome to History and enjoy the trip !
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Throughout history, female nudes have been used in cemetery/memorial art. For a deeper examination, visit northstargallery.com/pages/Sensualilty.htm
Many images in this set were taken inside Forest Lawn Memorial Park's (California, USA) Great Mausoleum.
The general public is not allowed to enjoy these and many other works of art in the Great Mausoleum. Entry is granted only to those able to afford the high price of admission and their living family members.
Why?
I turned the door handle of the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn in Glendale, California, USA and as the heavy door opened, I entered another world.
The massive, cathedral-like structure houses not only the remains of thousands able to afford the lofty ticket price for admission, it houses beautiful works of art. Sculptures, stained glass windows and ceilings, elegant marble throughout and massive architecture...all are off limits to the general public.
I didn't know at the time I turned that door knob, that Forest Lawn is consumed about keeping this structure and its contents strictly away from public view. I was simply a guy trying to take photos I like who quickly realized the challenges posed in this setting. I was simply on quest that began at the cemetery where my Mom and brother were buried almost twenty years ago.
One can attend a viewing of a stained glass window, The Last Supper, but, I've since returned (hoping to share with my family the splendor within) asking to enter the mausoleum. We were turned away. Forest Lawn's policy strictly prohibits entry to the general public.
Why? One would think that Forest Lawn (and its founder Mr. Eaton and its longtime and current President and CEO, John Llewellyn, would want to share with the wider world, the beauty contained within given the frequent ugliness which hits us in daily life...providing a form of comfort which is their business.
Forest Lawn loves attention but only on their terms. It thrives being known as the Disneyland of death services (and I mean that in the most respectful way ...after all, Walt Disney himself chose Forest Lawn) and hundreds of the famous and infamous call Forest Lawn home.
It is obvious Forest Lawn takes its mission seriously and provides a needed service exhibiting the highest levels of excellence from its impeccable grounds, to fine facilities and attentive staff.
Forest Lawn's theatrical stagings for adults and school children, its public art, museum and grounds filled with celebrities and movers and shakers, convey a seemingly mixed message when it comes to excluding the public from the massive amounts of great art held within the Great Mausoleum.
Why the exclusion? Staffing its maze of halls isn't a concern; staff members are everywhere throughout the park. Security? Sure it's in a bad neighborhood. But, as I wandered unknowingly in this remarkable place from which I was supposed to be excluded, I never saw graffiti...even in the restroom.
In fact, I never saw another soul (sorry, no pun intended). And, that, to me, is sad.
As I wandered, I was challenged by low light, by my impulse to rush my hand held shots since I had a vague gut feeling I was alone, but not; that someone was about to find me taking photos in a place where I was the forbidden invader...the only one...alive...appreciating fine art. Certainly, those entombed can not enjoy it.
Mr. Llewellyn, please open the doors to the Great Mausoleum for the public and the profound and positive impact its will have on us.
Mr. Llewellyn, I extend this offer:
if you have looked at my photos and they have spoken to you, please contact me. I will offer my photographic services to Forest Lawn to use in ways upon which we can agree.
The possibilities are limitless:
I can photographically catalog all of Forest Lawn's art at all its properties; the images could be published in many forms...books, dvd sets, and more; guided tours; respectful events built around the art and the images; museum exhibits.
Again, the possibilities are limitless and all can be accomplished in good taste equal to your mission statement and still be respectful of your residents and their families and, serve to educate and benefit the larger public.
Thank you,
Casual Clicks
A BIT OF BACKGROUND:
Many years ago after burying my mother and brother within days of the other, I was wandering their cemetery pondering and was intrigued by the statues I saw.
I was taken by the artist's talent in being able to capture the female form (since that was all the cemetery had). The sculptor's manipulation of the viewer's perceptions...cloth and how it draped, creating muscle tone, emotions displayed in facial expressions, all created from stone, piqued my interest.
I began an informal quest to research and find as many sculptures and to photograph them which overwhelmingly depicted the female nude (or partially so) in the cemetery/memorial setting.
As my cemetery visits grew, I began to realize that many of the sculptures seemingly evoked a sensuality in this form of memorial art.
Here, then, is my photos...a project in evolution...the female form as portrayed in an often sensual manner in memorial art.
Biking in Flanders' Polders , I was surprised by an intriguing invasion of seagulls and starlings ! Omg , what a terrible noise they made !
I had the impression that Hitchcock's birds were back ......
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The gate is open and the light is beckoning for me to go for a drive. I know a lot of people like their paved or neatly kept driveways. I happen to like gravel lanes with grass down the middle. I'm such a country girl! I could use a couple loads of gravel, but I do like the way my driveway looks. It symbolizes "home" to me after fighting traffic and a long day at the office.
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I've always been quite intrigued by the AX and when I heard about this one that had just been taken in as a part exchange at a local car dealer I decided it was worth a look and ended up buying it!
Its a fantastic little motor and an absolute hoot to drive around town! Incredibly comfortable too. It was in the same family for 17 years and spent its life between London and France which owes to it being relatively rust free.
It needs a lot of loving which I'm more than happy to give as I know underneath all the dirt and moss is a little gem.
Male Southern Hawker Dragonfly (Aeshna Cyanea).
The more time I've spent photographing these intriguing creatures this summer the more my affection has grown for them and vice versa it seems. This inquisitive fellah landed on my leg twice and then decided to land in my lens hood, literally in my lens hood! Sadly no pictures I'm afraid as his visits were far too brief but it did make me smile nonetheless.
I've got a quite a few more 'head on' shots of these guys in flight but I thought I'd show a different side to them today with a couple more images of them in flight also included below.
Thanks in advance for any comments or favourites you may wish to make & I hope you're not too bored of dragonflies!
Handheld macro, manual focus.