This Sheep is a Resident at a Community Farm on a Estate in East Hull.

Not mine, I'm afraid, but adorable just the same. Ziggy likes eating carrots, running around like an idiot and chewing furniture. HSS everybody!

8 week old Lesser Tenrec

This Cat just appeared on my Daughters Doorstep one Day..It seems to have made its home there now .It gets on well with her other two Cats. It is now a loving family Pet ..

Taking a rest with her Owner on a Bench in Hull City Centre ..

My favorite lilac

The Damrak houses first introduced me to the Dutch word gezellig (meaning cozy or homely) I was always wandering in from the train station after dark and I would constantly stop and stare at these houses thinking it felt like an incandescent oasis in a city of fluorescents, warming the night and the Damrak with its soft glow.

When you walk by during the day usually things are shut tight against the throngs of tourists walking back and forth from the central station but at night when the crowds have dissipated the curtains open and the world seems to be welcome to become a witness to the nocturnal activities of the residents.

The Damrak historically was originally part of the Amstel river below the Dam that gave Amsterdam its name, Rak means a straight stretch or place to gain speed, so the Damrak was actually the straight piece of river below the Dam across the Amstel where sailors would pick up some speed on their home stretch to the port of Amsterdam.

I took this on Sept 10th, 2017 with my D750 and Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens at 44mm 25 sec f/11 ISO100 processed in LR, PS +Lumenzia, Topaz , Luminar and DXO

Disclaimer: My style is a study of romantic realism as well as a work in progress

This sweet girl is one of six baby red squirrels frolicking all over the front yard for the past few weeks. There will be more but this group is the first. Three out of the six have distinct white streaks and this girl is pure blonde with just hints of red. I have never seen one like her before in my life. I am wondering if the light grey male squirrel that has settled here since winter is the dad. I've been spending time with them all and they have become quite friendly. We shall see who stays and who goes once they get older.

Our new family member. She is very, very young and lost her mom and siblings in a tragic manner. She was being raised by a Chihuahua.

I named her Akasha as she is as fast as ether and knowledgeable as the sky.

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Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric (pronounced /ˈ or fly Amanita (pronounced , is a poisonous and psychoactive basidiomycete fungus, one of many in the genus Amanita. Native throughout the temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere, Amanita muscaria has been unintentionally introduced to many countries in the Southern Hemisphere, generally as a symbiont with pine plantations, and is now a true cosmopolitan species. It associates with various deciduous and coniferous trees. The quintessential toadstool, it is a large white-gilled, white-spotted, usually deep red mushroom, one of the most recognizable and widely encountered in popular culture. Several subspecies, with differing cap colour have been recognised to date, including the brown regalis (considered a separate species), the yellow-orange flavivolata, guessowii, and formosa, and the pinkish persicina. Genetic studies published in 2006 and 2008 show several sharply delineated clades which may represent separate species.

Although generally considered poisonous, deaths are extremely rare, and it has been consumed as a food in parts of Europe, Asia, and North America after parboiling in water. Amanita muscaria is now primarily famed for its hallucinogenic properties, with its main psychoactive constituent being the compound muscimol. It was used as an intoxicant and entheogen by the peoples of Siberia and has a religious significance in these cultures. There has been much speculation on traditional use of this mushroom as an intoxicant in places other than Siberia; however, such traditions are far less well-documented.

Adopted on 6/13/10. A very energetic Wire Haired Terrier

Introducing Patchy the Hamster. Not a creature well suited to fishey photography...

Meet my stalker, Spike the Wood Pigeon. Unable to find a mate and rejected by his parents, Spike has taken a liking to me. He comes and sit next to me when I'm taking photo's in the garden. He waits at my backdoor each morning until I feed him, he won't let me stroke him but I have to be careful when I'm walking because he gets under my feet. I have to sit with him when he feeds, if I leave him he flies off leaving his food and won't come back until I return. He has a distinctive white spike on his white on his left side, hence the name.

Airtia Shadoan is my adult character that I play at Mischief Managed.

A pureblood witch potioneer, she has a tricky way about her . . .

{Skin by Nueve / Hair by Stealthic / Pose by Amitie }

Rescued on 01/23/10

1 old boy, 2 female puppies wasn’t enough for us. So we got Henry.

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*introducing the Boo!* xD

This is Chris, he's my boyfriend, and since May 2021 my hubbie, I love him super much! =^_^=

We know each other from such a long time, and some years later we got more stable, I'm so lucky to have him!

A lot of the things that make me who I am are because of how we've evolved as couple ♥.

I never do posts like these here, just silent random pics n selfies when I feel like it...but this is so important to me - and also it was like RIDICULOUS that in all this time we never did a 'proper', edited pic couple pic.

I hope we can find the time for more and this isn't just an exception, it's so cute to show a bit of how we are together!

Also, yes, I call him 'Boo' 'cause we're kind of super silly :D

This is all for now,

thankies for supporting my tiny blog ♥

kissy!

J

Introducing another of my wild friends, Pancake, the dunnock.

Pancake is one of an enthusiastic and animated troup of dunnocks among the larger flock of different species that hang around our garden. I can't tell the dunnocks apart, except for Charlie (uploaded previously: www.flickr.com/photos/pogspix/52476354419) and Pancake, who both take food from my hand.

Pancake is recognizabe because of her beautiful markings ... and her habit of being right at, and nearly under, my feet in her quest to be at the front of the queue for food---I have to be extremely careful as I walk around the driveway, to ensure she doesn't live up to her name!

Here she is, waiting a bit more patiently, on a snow-glazed log a few weeks ago.

The Pyrenean Mountain Dog, known as the Great Pyrenees in North America, is a large breed of dog used as a livestock guardian dog. They have a lifespan of 10-11 years "Merlin" was taking a rest on the pavement in the centre of Beverley in East Yorkshire,

"Hali" is a Micro American Bulldog. She is a Bitch and is 10 months old.

Photo taken by kind permission from her owner/s

Sadly our sweet Paddy has passed away at 14 years old <3

We miss him greatly... until we meet again. <3

Our little Peppa now has a new sister Rosey to play with :)

Couple weeks ago we had to send off to doggie heaven our 13 year old schnauzer that had a stroke.

After a long search, Moose has joined the Krach household to bring some new joy ... and to keep our 10 year old schnoodle busy. Moose is a puppy schnauzer with lots of spunk ... and kisses too.

Captured here when we took Moose down to visit with my Dad on this lovely Autumn day in Maryland where Moose got to play with our dog, and my sister's dogs as well. While being tiny ... he played very well with them. Wore them all out quickly actually.

He seems to not be camera shy as well ... which is nice for me ;)

I will introduce You the city of Grasse in Southfrance during the next days. Since the 16th century that city is wellknown for the producing of perfumes. There are still some quite important perfumefactories located here. It became famous because of the novel (and the screen adaption) "The perfume" by Patrick Süßkind. I recommend to read this very good book before comming here the first time. It will give you a much closer access to what You find here and You can see more than just the tourist attraction.

In den nächsten Tagen möchte ich hier die Stadt Grasse in Südfrankreich vorstellen. Bereits seit dem 16. Jahrhundert ist die Stadt ein bekannter Ort der Parfümherstellung. Es befinden sich noch immer einige sehr bekannte Parfümhersteller hier. Berühmt wurde Sie durch den Roman (und die Verfilmung) "Das Parfüm" von Patrick Süßkind. Ich empfehle jedem, der zum ersten mal hierher kommt vorher dieses sehr gute Buch zu lesen. Das verschafft einen viel intensiveren Zugang zu dem, was man hier vorfindet und man sieht mehr als nur die Touristenattraktion.

Introduced as a game species in Sierra Espuña Natural Park. Often very hard to find.

Spain; Espuna, Murcia 17/2/23

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Hazel Madeline Carstairs-McAlpin

b. April 11, 2029

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Our new puppy -an apricot standard poodle boy!

How hard is it do you think to get four people to agree on a name? The front runner at the moment is Harpo. He will have the same golden curls as the famous Harpo Marx.

George the cocky was quite interested in the pup and behaved reasonably well but as soon as the pup starts crying, George, not be outdone, does his monkey impersonation much louder, drowning out the howls of the pup. Then George throws in a bark or two. It’s all “look at me, Look at me.” Alfie the budgie looks on and wonders what all the fuss is about.

We have an interesting time ahead to try to socialise the puppy in the crucial next few weeks when it is the very thing we are unable to do. We have bought an App that plays all sorts of noises to expose him too and we have been encouraged to dressup and wigs, glasses and hats so he is exposed to different looks. We will take him in the car to look out the window and do what we can to help him understand the world is more than just our home and the four people in it.

Is it too soon to say I am in love?

Thewas introduced to Britain in 1933 when twelve were intentionally released at Walland marsh in Kent near Dungeness where they seem to have done very well .The marsh frog, however, is a voracious predator and all further inThe marsh frog (Pelophylax ridibundus) Dungeness RSPBtroductions are forbidden under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

The marsh frog is the largest frog native to Europe they are very loud and they can at certain times of year be heard day and night .

..Starling offspring.

A life bird at the time, whether you call it a Nutmeg Mannikin, a Scaly-Breasted Munia, or a Lonchura punctulate. Whatever it is, they're an introduced species and their range is expanding, there was one here in Yolo County last year.

Pasadena, Ca. November 2019.

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Heath Common - Wakefield. W. Yorks 2024

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Wild South Africa

Kruger National Park

I encountered this Cheetah family on the Mopani road not far from the Phalaborwa gate. I spent at least 20 minutes alone with them before the next homo sapiens arrived and had enough time to bond with the kids. The mother was a bit uninvolved and constantly looked the other way. She is the one in the background. I was selfish and parked my vehicle far away from the Cheetahs in such a way so that nobody could pass me and approach the animals to take photos with a mobile phone or the like and in the process chase them away. I really had a royal time. Haven't seen Cheetahs in three years.

a part of "Monstrously Nice", Crammed Organisms 2008

blogged here: yarn-n-coffee.blogspot.com/2008/05/i-love.html

Today it is three years ago that we lost sweet cat Lolita, and about 9 months ago that Grandma Leyla passed away. Last Weekend we decided that we don't want to be without cats any more.

So I may introduce you one of our new feline friends: This is Kuddel alias Hercules, and he moved to our home last sunday with his girlfriend Florentina to help us to overcome our grieving about my sweet little Tigerlily-Gang. No picture of Florentina, she is still too shy at the moment to be photographed. But this Prince Charming breaks every heart in minutes, and he'll help her to trust us too! The photo is not made by myself, the large cameras may be a bit too much for the first days. So Tom took it with his smartphone and gave it to me to upload it here.

Please respect Toms copyright. No use of the photo without his expressly permission.

And: I don't like Comment-Codes, "awards", or such groups. They will be deleted. Explanation at my profile. Also please don't post pictures in the commenting-area. You could post them much better in your own photo stream. Your own words will mean much more to me than a universal-text. ;-D

Introducing New Valiant Eyes from IKON.

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I am wearing the shade Evening available in the Celestial pack

Credits

ViSion - Nyra Bodysuit and skirt

MILOTA - Unndis jacket

Stealthic - Linger

Dots - Naughty Stocking

cheezu - daily wool beret

ChicChica - Candy Cane cup

Photo taken at Frost Peak

Introducing New Valiant Eyes from IKON.

Available exclusively at 📌 FaMESHed event until December 27th

Then afterwards at IKON 📌 Store

35 colors to choose from, Sold individually or in packs.

Each purchase includes BOM/system eyes and lelutka Evo/X appliers.

I am wearing the shade Dusk available in the Arcane pack

Credits

Uzu - Clara dress - red

WINGS - ER1226

Magika - Oh Deer Headband

Midnight Magic Necklace

ChicChica - Gift box

Synnergy Tavis - Festive Purse

Photo taken at Frost Peak

...one of the world's sweetest cats!

Introducing another canine I met, Hiccup. She was at the Duncan Farmers Market with a lot of people around to meet and greet so wasn't into being still. As a result I was lucky to capture this portrait. She's such a friendly soul.

Let me introduce you to the little brother of the great iron lady - Garabit ! 140 years, Happy Birthday - Cantal - Auvergne - France - Europe

Garabit, une superbe vallée habitée par un géant de fer

Depuis sa construction, il y a 140 ans, le viaduc de Garabit suscite l’admiration de tous. A ses pieds, la Truyère a creusé son lit dans une somptueuse vallée aux multiples facettes.

Viaduc de Garabit et Gorges de la Truyère sont étroitement liés. L’ouvrage de Gustave Eiffel ne serait pas là, si la rivière n’avait sculpté des gorges profondes infranchissables. Dans les années 1870, l’extension de la ligne de chemin de fer s’envisage vers le Sud, pour relier Paris à Béziers. Il aura fallu l’ingéniosité de Léon Boyer et Gustave Eiffel pour imaginer et réaliser le viaduc de Garabit réunissant les deux rives de la rivière.

Quatre années de travaux pour dévoiler un majestueux viaduc de 564 mètres de long et 122 mètres de haut.

Un chef d’œuvre improbable. Inscrit en 1965, il patientera jusqu’en 2017 pour être classé Monument Historique. Un nouveau défi se présente à lui, celui de prétendre à un classement au patrimoine mondial. Depuis fin 2017, une procédure de candidature au patrimoine mondial réunit 6 viaducs métalliques à grande arche en Allemagne, en Italie, au Portugal et en France. Le viaduc de Garabit et le viaduc du Viaur représentent la partie française.

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Garabit, a superb valley inhabited by an iron giant

Since its construction 140 years ago, the Garabit viaduct has aroused the admiration of all. At its feet, the Truyère has dug its bed in a sumptuous valley with multiple facets.

The Garabit Viaduct and the Truyère Gorges are closely linked. Gustave Eiffel's work would not be there if the river had not carved deep, impassable gorges. In the 1870s, the extension of the railway line was considered towards the South, to connect Paris to Béziers. It took the ingenuity of Léon Boyer and Gustave Eiffel to imagine and build the Garabit viaduct, uniting the two banks of the river.

Four years of work to unveil a majestic viaduct 564 meters long and 122 meters high.

An improbable masterpiece. Registered in 1965, it will wait until 2017 to be classified as a Historic Monument. A new challenge presents itself to it, that of claiming a classification as a world heritage site. Since the end of 2017, a world heritage application procedure has brought together 6 large-arched metal viaducts in Germany, Italy, Portugal and France. The Garabit viaduct and the Viaur viaduct represent the French part.

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Introduced to the southern states of Australia in the 1860’s this unassuming bird has now established itself in many of the country’s states and territories #resilient #adaptable

She's a cultist in Riverside Falls and is a very pretty murder doll.

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From the same family who operate Swords Express (Eirebus) the

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