This beautiful bird is a Northern Emerald Toucanet, or just Emerald Toucanet in some circles. (There are several subspecies.) My guide, Kenneth, knew where it was nesting which allowing us to wait for it to come to the nest in order to get an approach to landing shot like this. Thanks Kenneth! I’ve read that they are a popular pet and interact nicely with their human. Hopefully they are captive bred and not taken from the environment. (Aulacorhynchus prasinus)

A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae. There are over three hundred species and thousands of cultivars. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing, or trailing, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa. Species, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and often are fragrant. Roses have acquired cultural significance in many societies. Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach seven meters in height. Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of the wide range of garden roses. R_29811

Urban Light (2008) is a large-scale assemblage sculpture by Chris Burden located at the Wilshire Boulevard entrance to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The 2008 installation consists of restored street lamps from the 1920s and 1930s. Urban Light is composed of 202 street lamps arranged in a neat grid. The lamps mostly came from the streets of Southern California, including Hollywood, Glendale, and Anaheim, with some from Portland, Oregon. Since its 2008 installation, Urban Light has become an extremely popular attraction, and it has become the most visited, photographed and well-known public artwork in Southern California.

Chinatown is alive at night with shops, restaurants, and lots of history in Singapore.

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MRL 256 and BNSF 1902 switch cars in Laurel, MT on an RCO job at the east end of the yard.

After the MRL takeover, BNSF power has started making more appearances on yard jobs and locals throughout the former MRL system. While the takeover is unfortunate, it has brought in some interesting BNSF motive power. Pairs like this are now common in Laurel for their BNSF counterparts RCO capabilities.

This is what the locals call the oldest bathing establishment on Lake Constance. It was built in 1825 and originally used for military training; the barracks are just a few steps away.

The front facade looks more attractive; I will show it to you later.

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This is a scene from the beautiful rolling green hills of Rwanda, one of the most scenic countries I've ever had the chance to visit.

I'll be taking a few days off to celebrate Easter and wish all my contacts who celebrate Easter a blessed long weekend. For those of you celebrating Passover or Ramadan, I also wish you a special holiday. I'll be back early next week.

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Would you call this art? What is art? Can photographs become art?

This one is a bit of processing magic. I finally found a new program that can create what I see in my mind when I look at a photo. I loved this scene, but the colors weren't as vibrant as I wanted them to be, nor was the sky interesting enough. After about an hour, voila. The fort in St. Augustine has a more lovely backdrop of clouds, and more vibrant tones in the water and sand, which makes this photo really pop. I enjoyed working on this one!

I won't be on here much this week. Thursday starts extended hours at my store for the Labor Day sale, and hopefully I will be very busy. We're also about to be hit by what should be a tropical storm in another day, packing winds of up to 65 mph and soaking rains. Worse case scenario, no work Thursday! Might have no power, AC or internet, either! Please pray for us down here in Florida, especially those on the west coast, where they are expected to get up to 15" of rain! Welcome to sunny Florida!

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During our most recent trip to Zion National Park, I went to one of my favorite viewpoints, the Canyon Overlook, as it has become a tradition for me. I always love capturing the golden hour scenes of canyons, even though it's a challenging experience. However, the challenge of getting it right always seems to lure me out, even on a cold, blustery evening.

In the past, I relied heavily on exposure blending using an HDR plug-in and was never fully satisfied with the results. Over the years, I have learned that taking images with intention is important when you plan on exposure blending later. For this scene, I took images by exposing the darkest shadows and dialed in exposure compensation until I got the bright part in the sky exposed perfectly. It took me about five images, including my safety shots. Although I am not fully there with my editing, I love the results more now.

“The Polar Express” is one of the most beloved Christmas stories of all time, and there’s a reason it’s endured throughout the years as both a children’s book and a feature film. But did you know that you can take your very own holiday train ride right here in Michigan? If you want to live out your Polar Express dreams, look no further than the North Pole Express.

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Height of the frame: 5,4 cm / 2,1 inches

In the year 2112, Starship Cygnus X-1, Rush category, the flagship of the X-Cans fleet, silently orbits planet Samba on an Amazing Journey through the Musical Fidelity Universe. It is on a five-year mission to explore new musical worlds, to seek out new sounds no woman or man has ever heard before...

The subject was a rather "simple" one, because the only easily accessible "Inside Electronics" parts I had were these old tubes that used to be inside of my headphone amplifier. They are made of glass (of course) so you can see what's inside of them; making it a "double peek", if you like - an inside view of something that used to be inside of an electronic device ;-). I always wanted to use these tubes for a photo. The idea was to make it appear like a spaceship. Ever since the new tubes were installed, the amplifier sounds crappy (so I don't use it anymore; but it's 20 years old, so it's probably time for a new one...). I wasn't aware that the type of tubes can make such a difference in sound...

A Happy Macro Monday, Everyone!

Das Universum der Musik... Unendliche Weiten. Wir schreiben das Jahr 2112. Dies ist das Raumschiff Cygnus X-1, Rush-Klasse, Flagschiff der X-Cans-Flotte. Lautlos umrundet es den Planeten Samba auf einer fünfjährigen "Amazing Journey" durch das "Musical Fidelity" Universum. Viele Klangjahre von der Erde entfernt erforscht es neue musikalische Welten, die nie ein Mensch zuvor gehört hat...

Um nicht etwas aufschrauben und dabei womöglich beschädigen zu müssen (oder den elektrischen Schlag schlechthin zu bekommen), habe ich hier alte Röhren aus meinem Kopfhörer-Verstärker genommen, die ich schon immer mal für ein Foto verwenden wollte. Ein "doppelter Einblick" ins Innere der Elektronik, da die Röhren durch ihren Glasmantel sowohl Einblick in ihr eigenes Inneres erlauben als auch zuvor im Innern eines elektrischen Geräts verbaut waren. Dummerweise klingt der Verstärker nach dem Wechsel der Röhren gar nicht mehr gut (ich hätte nie gedacht, dass die Art der Röhre solch einen Einfluss auf den Klang hat), aber er ist auch schon 20 Jahre alt; vielleicht Zeit für etwas Neues...

Ich wünsche Euch eine schöne Juli-Woche, liebe Flickr-Freunde!

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Nuremberg Castle (German: Nürnberger Burg) is a group of medieval fortified buildings on a sandstone ridge dominating the historical center of Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany.

The castle, together with the city walls, is considered to be one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortifications. It represented the power and importance of the Holy Roman Empire and the outstanding role of the Imperial City of Nuremberg.

In the Middle Ages, German kings (respectively Holy Roman Emperors after their coronation by the Pope) did not have a capital, but voyaged from one of their castles (Kaiserpfalz or Imperial castle) to the next. Thus, the castle at Nürnberg became an important imperial castle, and in the following centuries, all German kings and emperors stayed at the castle, most of whom on several occasions.

Nuremberg Castle comprises three sections: the Imperial castle (Kaiserburg), the former Burgraves' castle (Burggrafenburg), and the buildings erected by the Imperial City at the eastern site (Reichsstädtische Bauten).

The first fortified buildings appear to have been erected around 1000. Thereafter, three major construction periods may be distinguished:

•the castle built under the Salian kings respectively Holy Roman Emperors (1027–1125);

•a new castle built under the Hohenstaufen emperors (1138–1254);

•re-construction of the Palas as well as various modifications and additions in the late medieval centuries.

The castle lost its importance after the Thirty Years' War (1618 to 1648). In the 19th century with its general interest in the medieval period, some modifications were added. During the Nazi period, in preparation of the Nuremberg party rally in 1936, it was "returned to its original state." A few years later, during World War II and its air raids in 1944/1945, a large part of the castle was laid in ruins. It took some thirty years to complete the rebuilding and restoration to its present state.

This is my friend Kerel de Merel, he has a lame right leg. Inspite of this, he is strong and keeps on getting more offspring. He is agressive. And when i am too late in bringing some raisins he sits in front of my window, to remind me of my duties.And even flew into my livingroom, to remind me of his existence! Ps RIP 2024

Uno scatto panoramico dalla vetta della Sighignola, una cima al confine tra Italia e Svizzera.

In primo piano le luci dei paesi svizzeri che si affacciano sul lago di Lugano (molto riconoscibile l'abitato di Melide, di forma triangolare): in lontananza le luci della pianura piemontese e sullo sfondo l'inconfondibile sagoma del Monviso.

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A panoramic shot from the summit of Sighignola, a peak on the border between Italy and Switzerland.

In the foreground the lights of the Swiss towns overlooking Lake Lugano (the triangular-shaped town of Melide is very recognisable) : in the distance the lights of the Piedmont plain (Italy) and in the background the unmistakable silhouette of mountain Monviso.

GTA

Dit is inmiddels al weer geschiedenis. De Gefco autotreinen worden (als ze al rijden) door RFO gereden en de fraaie 1618 in Raillogix outfit is al weer een tijdje terzijde. Op 21 april 2018 was het nog niet zover toen de 1618 met beladen Gefco autotrein 41366 ter hoogte van Moordrecht kon worden vastgelegd in een lekker avondzonnetje.

The Eurasian siskin (Spinus spinus) is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is also called the European siskin, common siskin or just siskin.

It is very common throughout Europe and Asia. It is found in forested areas, both coniferous and mixed woodland where it feeds on seeds of all kinds

It can be distinguished from other similar finches by the color of the plumage. The upper parts are greyish green and the under parts grey-streaked white. Its wings are black with a conspicuous yellow wing bar, and the tail is black with yellow sides. The male has a mainly yellow face and breast, with a neat black cap. Female and young birds have a greyish green head and no cap. It is a trusting, sociable and active bird. The song of this bird is a pleasant mix of twitters and trills. For these reasons it is often raised in captivity.

These birds have an unusual migration pattern as every few years in winter they migrate southwards in large numbers.

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Private house in Morlanwez, a sad little town that has seen better days.

Maison particulière à Morlanwez. Mélancolie wallonne...

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I was so fortunate to have the wind blowing this day as it really shows action from the wind in the grass and his mane.

Thanks for the visit I really appreciate it. Make it a great day my friends as it is a choice.

Wandiligong is a town in north-eastern Victoria in the alpine region around 330 kilometres from Melbourne. Established in the 1850s as part of the Victorian Gold Rush, Wandiligong became a hub for many gold miners, including a large Chinese community. At its peak, the town was home to over two thousand inhabitants and boasted shops, churches, a public library, halls and even an hotel. Much has changed since those heady days of the gold rush, and the picturesque town nestled in a valley and built around the Morses Creek, is now a sleepy little town full of picturesque houses which are often let to visitors to the area. The whole town is registered with the National Trust of Australia for its historic landscape and buildings of historic value.

Only June, but Ms Logan is already complaining about the heat in sunny California ;-)

An old kaleidoscope embossed and converted to a digital painting.

The Peugeot 404 is a large family car produced by French automobile manufacturer Peugeot from 1960 to 1975.

A truck body style variant was marketed until 1988.

Styled by Pininfarina, the 404 was offered initially as a saloon, estate, and pickup. A convertible was added in 1962, and a coupé in 1963. The 404 was fitted with a 1.6 litre petrol engine, with either a Solex carburetor or Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection or a 1.9 litre diesel engine available as options. Introduced at the Paris Motor Show as an option was the inclusion of a 3-speed ZF automatic transmission, similar to the unit already offered on certain BMW models, as an alternative to the standard column-mounted manual unit.

Popular as a taxicab, the 404 enjoyed a reputation for durability and value.

The 404 was manufactured under licence in various African countries until 1991 (in Kenya) and was manufactured in Argentina by Safrar/Sevel in El Palomar; in Québec, Canada at the St-Bruno-de-Montarville Sociéte de Montage Automobile (SoMA) Ltd. plant (1965–1968); in New Zealand by Campbell Industries; in Australia by Renault Australia Pty. Ltd.; and in Chile by Automotores Franco Chilena S.A. in Los Andes. Peugeot's French production run of 1,847,568 404s ended in 1975.

A total of 2,885,374 units had been produced worldwide at the end of production.

As the model was designed by Pininfarina, the bodyshell is very similarly styled to the one used in the 1959 Austin Westminster.

Spring is here, just outside my door!

Nothing more than a pigeon up the top of next door's Silver Birch tree . Took it to see if it could go abstract for SSC this week , the jury is well out on hat one !!

The geyser is located in the Haukadalur hot water valley in the south of the island. Its eruptions occur regularly at intervals of approx. 10 minutes. The boiling water column of Strokkur reaches a height of 25 to 35 m.

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Der Geysir befindet sich im Heißwassertal Haukadalur im Süden der Insel. Seine Ausbrüche erfolgen regelmäßig im Abstand von ca. 10 Minuten. Die kochende Wassersäule des Strokkur erreicht eine Höhe von 25 bis 35 m.

Yes it is.

Things in my life are falling right into place, and I could not ask for more.

Graduation is coming up ( after 5 long years in college I am more than ready for it to be over) then, shortly after, I will be getting married, and along with moving into a new house and getting a photography business started.. things are looking grand.

This image is from an engagement shoot. My friend and I are starting a wedding photography business, and it is going better than we would have ever invisioned.

Check out www.simplybloomphotography.com (there, you can find are more samples from this shoot as well)

And lastly, THANKS to all the avid followers and supporters of my stream, you guys make it all worthwhile!

-C

Of course I forgot his Instagram name

Frosty is back sitting in the twinkling snow falling all around him.

The Marchfeld Canal is an artificially constructed and near-natural channel in Lower Austria and Vienna and floods the Rußbach with water from the Danube. The 18-kilometre-long canal was put into operation in 1992 and is, among other things, an important water supplier for the vegetable farmers of the Marchfeld and a local recreation area.

Der Marchfeldkanal ist ein künstlich errichtetes und naturnah gestaltetes Gerinne in Niederösterreich und Wien und flutet den Rußbach mit Wasser aus der Donau. Der 18 Kilometer lange Kanal wurde im Jahr 1992 in Betrieb genommen und ist unter anderem ein wichtiger Wasserlieferant für die Gemüsebauern des Marchfelds und ein Naherholungsgebiet.

This is a close-up photo of the texture of the bark of a birch tree. I see a pareidolia face in this image, just to the left of center. It must be a dryad, the mythical nature spirit of the tree.

Snoekkruid is een plant die de overgang tussen land en water markeert. Op 'droog' land en in het water voelt het zich niet thuis. Juist daar tussenin, in een moerasachtige situatie: des te beter. De bakermat van deze schitterend bloeiende moerasbewoner ligt in Centraal-, Midden- en Noord-Amerika.

['Pontederia' in bloei]

Pontederia cordata groeit op de overgang van droog naar nat en bloeit met diepblauwe bloemen

Pontederia is het enige geslacht van de familie van de

Groei en bloei

Snoekkruid (synoniem: moerashyacint) kan wel 50 - 80 cm hoog worden als de bodem uit een luchtig, lemig mengsel met zand en veen bestaat. De bladeren worden op zich al 20 - 25 cm groot en staan op stengels. Het blad is spits hartvormig en glimmend groen.

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Joensuu is a small town in Finland. It's name translates to: rivermouth or Joe'smouth :-) Sorry about the low resolution. Image got destroyed by some of the post processing apps I used last night :-)

This is another of the panorama shots I took in Ireland , the River Moy was in flood ,taken early morning.

Our backyard is full of Lady Bugs this year. We have lots of aphids so there is plenty of food for them to feast on. We also have lots of finches too which I suspect are eating the lady bugs.

Photographed with a Nikon D500, 50mm lens, 36mm extension tube and Raynox 250, Meike320 flash.

Southern Alberta, Canada.

Summer is over, and what a strange summer it has been for so many people around the world. Many people have doubts about what will happen concerning the pandemic, but it is nice to think about the beautiful things this hot season brought us. For the rest of my life I will have memories of those many happy moments. My summer took me to wonderful places that I shared through images and videos with the important people in my life. I like summers because millions of people smile and that is always a beautiful to me.

Southend comes to Sanna. So many people I met...from Essex. Nothing is special anymore! The hordes have discovered the Ardnamurchan jewels. The car park is full and there were more than 40 people along the beach. I can't decide if it's a good thing or bad. We don't want to become like Skye or ruined like the NC500. Should we just keep schtum????

AMSTERDAM -The “Stopera” is a building complex in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, housing both the city hall of Amsterdam and the Dutch National Opera & Ballet, the principal opera house in Amsterdam that is home of Dutch National Opera, Dutch National Ballet and Holland Symfonia. The building was designed by architect Cees Dam and Wilhelm Holzbauer.

The name "Stopera" is a portmanteau of stadhuis (Dutch: "city hall") and opera.