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I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.
El petirrojo europeo (Erithacus rubecula) es una especie de ave paseriforme de la familia Muscicapidae. Está distribuido por toda Europa, principalmente en la región meridional y occidental del continente, donde habita todo el año, y es migrante parcial en el norte de Europa y noroeste de África.
The European robin (Erithacus rubecula) is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is distributed throughout Europe, mainly in the southern and western regions of the continent, where it lives all year round, and is a partial migrant in the north of Europe and northwest Africa.
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I really like the composition of this one and got lucky given I only had to trip the shutter 1 time today. This is not cropped. The reason i like this composition so well is these bushes line the entrance to the parking lot of my workplace. there are 2 rows of about 30 plants in each row. I have worked here for over 6 months. 4 times a day, 5 days a week for 6 month i drive past these bushes and today is the first day I noticed them.
For the art lovers amongst us...
This is a sculpture called "Butterfly" created by Henry Moore.
Seen and admired in October 2006 at the Henry Moore exhibition in Museum "De KunstHal" in Rotterdam. You can find more information HERE
“The secret of life is to have a task, something you devote your entire life to, something you bring everything to, every minute of the day for the rest of your life. And the most important thing is, it must be something you cannot possibly do.”
- Quote by Henry Moore -
Nothing Is Perfect……,
Anywhere in anything
Deal with your lives……,
And make the best of everything…….!!!
……Trade Martin, 2009.
Respect is not a privilege—it’s a standard. Let us remember: strength lies not in dominance, but in decency. Manners maketh man, and respect maketh us human.
Pretty is their bright red feathers, Crimson Rosellas are the most timid of all the birds who visit my yard. They wait on the periphery until the other birds leave, and often there is no food left, but I always find some extra for these beauties.
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It is pouring with rain actually so my forecast may have been wrong....
My new year resolution that was wavering on day one...I pay for pro but don't upload that many photos' and this is so I get value for my money....One photo per day whether from my extensive archives or newly taken. I don't like frittering my money away....yet if I only uploaded one a month its highly likely that every single one would get Explored...maybe all those that do that are short of money ?
Whatever,.. do whatever makes you happy is my new motto for 2025...Sue ;)
Of course I don’t mean those too ill to upload more photos..in fact my heart goes out to all suffering from any infirmities ❤️
For Macro Mondays this week's theme is "what is that?". HMM
I photographed a Chasen (Bamboo matcha whisk) from the bottom.
By Catherine Boeckmann
February 9, 2024
The daylily is an amazingly low-maintenance perennial. It’s virtually disease-free, pest-free, and drought-resistant; it’s also not picky about soil quality. Plus, the flower has a long bloom period! Here’s how to plant and care for daylilies in your garden, as well as how to easily propagate them for more plants!
About Daylilies
The daylily’s botanical name, Hemerocallis, comes from the Greek hemera (“day”) and kallos (“beauty”). The name is appropriate since each flower lasts only one day! However, each scape has 12 to 15 buds on it, and a mature plant can have 4 to 6 scapes, which is why the flower seems to bloom continuously.
Originally from Asia, these plants have adapted so well that many of us think of them as natives. Imagine the excitement of a 16th-century explorer cruising the Orient and finding these gorgeous plants! European gardeners welcomed daylilies into their gardens, and when early colonists sailed for the New World, daylilies made the crossing with them.
Despite their name, daylilies are not “true lilies” and grow from fleshy roots. True lilies grow from onion-like bulbs and are of the genus Lilium, as are Asiatic and Oriental lilies. In the case of daylilies, leaves grow from a crown, and the flowers form on leafless stems—called “scapes”—which rise above the foliage.
There are thousands of beautiful daylilies to choose from. Combine early, midseason, late blooming varieties, and repeat bloomers to have daylilies in flower from late spring through the first frost of fall. If you see a height listed alongside a daylily variety, this refers to the length of the scape. Some can reach 6 feet tall!
For more information please visit
www.almanac.com/plant/daylilies
These Daylilies were photographed at Pashley Manor Gardens. At Pashley you will discover 11 acres of beautiful borders and vistas – the culmination of a lifetime of passion for gardening, an appetite for beauty and an admiration of the tradition of the English Country garden. These graceful gardens, on the border of Sussex and Kent, are family owned and maintained – visitors often express delight at the attention to detail displayed throughout and the intimate, peaceful atmosphere.
All the ingredients of the English Country Garden are present – sweeping herbaceous borders, ha-ha, well maintained lawns, box hedges, espaliered rose walk, historic walled garden, inspiring kitchen garden, venerable trees and the Grade I listed house as a backdrop. The gardens are a haven for wildlife – bees, butterflies and small birds as well as moor hens, ducks and a black swan. Then, of course, the plants! Borders overflowing with perennials and annuals – the look changing through the seasons, but always abundantly filled, and each garden ‘room’ planted in a different colour theme.
Pashley is also renowned for fantastic displays of tulips, roses and dahlias. Our annual Tulip Festival features more than 48,000 tulips this year! During Special Rose Week over a hundred varieties of rose swathe the walls, climb obelisks and bloom in flower beds. Then in late summer our Dahlia Days event transforms the gardens once more with bountiful, brightly coloured dahlias in every border and pot.
Add to all this a Café and Terrace with excellent garden views, serving delicious homemade lunches, scones and cakes; Sculpture and Art Exhibitions; a Gift Shop with Plant Sales; and a friendly, knowledgeable team waiting to welcome you, and the recipe for a wonderful day out is complete.
For more information please visit www.pashleymanorgardens.com/
This plant is almost 30 years old.... it started out as a very small ficus when I was learning how to create my own bonsai plant...
it's in a small rectangular and shallow bowl and the roots have grown out of the pot.... and still as healthy as ever with lots of twists and turns!!
I found this field of cotton to be so beautiful. I had never seen cotton growing up close like this before. This field was ready for harvesting as every pod had burst open into 4 quadrants of softness.
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Smile on Saturday - Happiness is...
For me, happiness is lots of sunshine. I think that I am at least partially solar powered. I am a lot happier and have more energy on a sunny day. This is a macro of a damaged solar panel illuminated with that powerful sunlight. :-)
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This is a sunset picture without the setting sun. The colors along the horizon on the day were breathtaking. This was taken below Lock and Dam 21 at Quincy, IL.
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This is in th e"Not Terribly good club" I heard when I got to Royal Park today there was a female Pink Robin hanging around the park. I finally found it, but could not get a clear shot of it. There's always tomorrow.
A large falcon that is endemic to South Asia including parts of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. This is as large as a Peregine Falcon and taller than Saker Falcon, but more leaner unlike the bulky build of Saker Falcon or Peregrine Falcon. We sighted them on two days in action - they were hunting in the area and one of them was fighting with the Saker Falcon. They seem to be quite common in the desert regions and as a fan of falcons was delighted to be sighting them and seeing them in action.
This was sighted in Pokhran, again a desert region. The bird was hunting in the area possibly targeting the many small birds like Pipits, Larks, Crested Larks, Wheatears etc.. There was no dearth of prey. Unfortunately, we didn't see it with any catch though and we were in a rush to see the Indian Bustards, so had to move along.
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The Chase Is On - An adult male Golden Eagle pursues a California Ground Squirrel after missing his initial strike.
I was fortunate to witness an amazing moment of natural history when a Golden Eagle dropped down on this squirrel and actually chased his prey down on foot in an attempt to catch it.
This is the first image of the sequence that I captured of the eagle generating momentum with his wings and lunging at the squirrel. Typically, I see Golden Eagles moving rather awkwardly on land but this individual moved with agility and purpose.
I have been photographing Golden Eagles since 2013 and spent countless hours watching them soar, hunt and rest. At last I managed to document a hunting sequence in the wild last Christmas Eve.
Species: Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) + California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi)
Location: San Benito County, CA, USA
Equipment: Nikon D850 + 200-500mm f5.6 ED VR, Handheld
Settings: 1/1600s, ISO: 360, f/5.6, +0.3 EV
Valley of the Gods is a scenic backcountry area is southeastern Utah, near Mexican Hat. It is a hidden gem with scenery similar to that of nearby Monument Valley. Valley of the Gods offers isolated buttes, towering pinnacles and wide-open spaces that seem to go on forever.
Monument Valley is located on Navajo Nation land and visitors exploring the area usually travel with a Navajo guide. A permit from the tribe is needed before you can hike into the backcountry. Valley of the Gods offers similar scenery without the tribal restrictions; it is located on BLM land and is open for hiking, backpacking and camping.
There are no designated trails or campgrounds, but there is plenty of backcountry where you can wander and explore.
A 17-mile dirt and gravel road winds through the valley. It is sandy and bumpy, with steep sections. It provides a fun drive through an area that is usually deserted. It is a great place to get away from civilization - to get away from everything associated with modern life.
True love is a moment in time that lasts forever.
I feel so happy and filled with joy today. This is a celebration of love and friendship and I truly feel lucky to have so many that cares and thinks of me in this difficult time.
My father is better and got home today on Valentines´day. What a gift! He is much better and takes it day by day to get back on this feet.
Thank you to all of you for all the love and caring you have given me.
Ps. I will be off for a while to visit my family but will soon be back to comment and look at your beautiful pictures.
All my love to all of you and happy friendship day!
The male is above, with prey in its talons (images 1 & 2).
The male and female approach, and around image 3
the food is passed in mid-air to the female.
By image 4 & 5 the female has the food.
This took place at quite a distance so the images are heavily cropped and lack fine detail.
Thanks to everyone who views, faves or comments on my pictures.
"It's not what we have in life, but who we have in our lives that matters"
Crazy Tuesday, Happiness is...
'Se acerca el invierno' es el lema de la casa Stark de la serie 'Juego de Tronos'.
Después de 4 días monocromáticos en blanco y negro, finalmente pudimos disfrutar de un amanecer increíblemente fantástico.
Con color todo se ve con otros ojos.
Fotografía tomada en el Parque Nacional de Lemmenjoki, Laponia, Finlandia.
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'Winter is coming' is the Stark's slogan in TV series 'Game of Thrones' .
After 4 monochromatic days, we could enjoy with a fabulous sunrise.
With a bit of color all is more beautiful.
This photography was taken in Lemmenjoki National Park, Lapland, Finland.
Cover photo - FOTOS Y CALENDARIO. October, 2016
Photos cover - THE BEST OF MIMAMOR'S GROUPS. November, 2016
This photo is from Marado [Mara Island]. Marado represents the southernmost point in South Korean territory. The island is about 30km from the southern port of Jeju and the trip by ferry took about 15-20 minutes. The island is comparatively small (approximately 0.3 square kilometers) and you can walk around its entirety at a leisurely pace in about 90 minutes. Marado is home to about 90 residents and "…has long been known for its population being composed of strong women and docile men." (Wiki). While there, we saw traditional "haenyeo" women divers actively working at their trade of free diving to gather seafood.
Composite: The background of this photo is an infrared image I took with my Canon Rebel XT using a Canon EFS 17-85 lens. The pose is based on a publicity photo of Lon Chaney for a now lost movie "London After Midnight." The face is mine manipulated in Photoshop. It made a journey through many filters to appear as it is now. I entered a square format version of this in a Halloween contest by BenQ.
This is a shrine set in shallow water just south of Isola del Tinetto. South of Porto Venere, Cinque Terre. I couldn’t find out much about this statue but I imagine it is some sort of sea faring shrine.
The Church is named for St. Thomas the Martyr, Archbishop of Canterbury, who was murdered in his own Cathedral in 1170. The first recorded mention of the church of St. Thomas in Old Winchelsea came in 1215. After floods later in the century the original town of Winchelsea was rebuilt inland. A new church was built near the centre. Work started in 1288 to build a magnificent Gothic church, with a chancel and choir, two side chapels, a central tower, transepts and a great nave. It is believed that the nave was burned down by the French in the 14th century.
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