Girls on pure white (7 / wk)
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Voluntary social isolation one day or two, to work with pictures and more goes well, but a forced one feels much worse. Maybe because we don't know how long the insulation will last.
Take care everyone
BTW Whoopers have arrived now to Sweden, coming in thousends.
Texture: Tota, Jai Johnson.
Once upon a time, somewhere in the fall en France.
"Destiny plays an important role in my life"
~ Mohanlal
Thanks Lenabem-Anna for this lovely texture!
Taken locally on our walks!
Chiffchaff - Phylloscopus collybita
The common chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita), or simply the chiffchaff, is a common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds in open woodlands throughout northern and temperate Europe and Asia.
It is a migratory passerine which winters in southern and western Europe, southern Asia and north Africa. Greenish-brown above and off-white below, it is named onomatopoeically for its simple chiff-chaff song. It has a number of subspecies, some of which are now treated as full species.
This warbler gets its name from its simple distinctive song, a repetitive cheerful chiff-chaff. This song is one of the first avian signs that spring has returned. Its call is a hweet, less disyllabic than the hooeet of the willow warbler or hu-it of the western Bonelli's warbler.
The common chiffchaff breeds across Europe and Asia east to eastern Siberia and north to about 70°N, with isolated populations in northwest Africa, northern and western Turkey and northwestern Iran. It is migratory, but it is one of the first passerine birds to return to its breeding areas in the spring and among the last to leave in late autumn. When breeding, it is a bird of open woodlands with some taller trees and ground cover for nesting purposes. These trees are typically at least 5 metres (16 ft) high, with undergrowth that is an open, poor to medium mix of grasses, bracken, nettles or similar plants. Its breeding habitat is quite specific, and even near relatives do not share it; for example, the willow warbler (P. trochilus) prefers younger trees, while the wood warbler (P. sibilatrix) prefers less undergrowth. In winter, the common chiffchaff uses a wider range of habitats including scrub, and is not so dependent on trees. It is often found near water, unlike the willow warbler which tolerates drier habitats. There is an increasing tendency to winter in western Europe well north of the traditional areas, especially in coastal southern England and the mild urban microclimate of London. These overwintering common chiffchaffs include some visitors of the eastern subspecies abietinus and tristis, so they are certainly not all birds which have bred locally, although some undoubtedly are.
Population:
UK breeding:
1,200,000 territories
UK wintering:
500-1,000 birds
A beautiful but isolated farm, which I never get tired of visiting. A lovely place, both summer and winter and also a great fishing place.
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Snowy Egret is in a quiet place, No other birds around in his space, just him. Enjoying the Silence and Peace alone with Calmness. No Sounds, no Noise, he is so still.
This moment at the evening, when the sun is setting into the ocean, is always a breathtaking view. To experience this on such a beautiful place like Praia de Melides was something really special for me.
I did walk for a while up and down the edge of the cliff looking for a suitable location for that photo and it was so difficult to decide. In the end, it was this tiny biotope what did draw my attention the most.
Just imagine You are a resident of this isolated world. Everything seems to be normal for You. You do Your daily work trying to make ends meet. But one day You are able to see the big picture and You realise, that the part of the world You call Your home, it's actually the only part of it what is left. How would this recognition change You future decitions ?
Der Moment, wenn die Sonne am Abend im Meer versinkt ist immer ein atemberaubender Anblick. Diesen dann noch an einem so wunderschönen Ort wie dem Praia de Melides zu verbringen war etwas ganz Besonderes für mich.
Ich bin lange am Rande der Küste auf und abgewandert um nach einer geeigneten Stelle für dieses Foto zu suchen und es fiel mir unheimlich schwer, mich zu entscheiden. Am Ende war es dieses kleine Biotop, was mich am meissten angezogen hat.
Stell dir vor, Du bis ein Bewohner dieser isolierten Welt. Alles scheint für Dich normal zu sein. Du gehst deinem Tagwerk nach und versuchst über die Runden zu kommen. Doch eines Tages hast Du die Möglichkeit das große Ganze zu sehen und Du erkennst, dass der Teil der Welt, den Du Deine Heimat nennst in Wirklichkeit das Letzte, ist was von dieser noch übrig ist. Wie würde diese Erkenntnid Deine zukünftigen Entscheidungen beeinflussen ?
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A simple handheld image of this iconic location. My wife was with me and i'm strictly limited to 30 seconds per photo. I hope to return in the next few days at dawn to take a better image. Great to see snow still on the mountains.
Pine Marten - Martes martes
Pine martens are found in the Scottish Highlands and Grampians, with isolated populations in southern Scotland. In England and North Wales pine martens seem to be on the verge of extinction. They are widespread and relatively common in Ireland. Although they occur in a wide range of habitats, pine martens prefer well-wooded areas with plenty of cover.
Diet: Pine martens are generalist predators, feeding on small rodents, birds, beetles, carrion, eggs and fungi. In autumn, berries are a staple.
General Ecology: Marten dens are commonly found in hollow trees or the fallen root masses of Scots pines, an association that probably earned pine martens their name; cairns and cliffs covered with scrub are frequently used as alternative den sites. Martens have territories that vary in size according to habitat and food availability. For males, these are about 10-25 square kilometres and for females about 5-15 square kilometres. They mark their territories with faeces (known as scats) deposited in places where they are conspicuous to other martens; they are frequently left along forestry trails.
Breeding: Young martens are born blind and hairless, in litters of 1-5, in early spring and stay with their mothers for about six weeks. Their eyes open at the end of May and by mid-June they begin to emerge from their den. Male martens play no direct part in rearing the young.
Conservation Status: Martens and their dens are fully protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981); martens must not be trapped, sold or disturbed except under licence from Scottish Natural Heritage, the Countryside Council for Wales or Natural England. Despite this legal protection, poisoned baits and traps, often set for hooded crows and foxes, still probably account for many marten deaths each year. Others are also shot at hen houses, and some are killed when mistaken for mink.
Until the 19th Century, pine martens were found throughout much of mainland Britain, the Isle of Wight and some of the Scottish islands. Habitat fragmentation, persecution by gamekeepers and martens being killed for their fur, drastically reduced this distribution. By 1926, the main pine marten population in Britain was restricted to a small area of north-west Scotland, with small numbers in N Wales and the Lake District. They have now increased their range in Scotland, and now occur throughout the Highlands, N of the Central Belt but remains one of the rarest native mammals in Great Britain, with a total population of around 3-4,000, but Ireland probably also has as many.
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El poblet molt fotogenic i turistic de Hauterives, a les Gorges del Tarn, potser vist des de la carretera, però no s'hi pot arrivar. Com a mínim de manera directa. Suposo que algun llarg camí des d'algun poble del entorn i deu menar. Però pel camí curt suposo que només es pot atravessant el riu Tarn en barca o en el teleferic monta-carregues que hi ha al costat de la carretera.
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The very photogenic and tourist village of Hauterives, in the Gorges del Tarn, may be seen from the road, but you can't get there. At least directly. I guess some long path from some village in the area must lead there. But by the short way I guess you can only cross the Tarn River by boat or on the cable car that is on the side of the road.
www.aubrac-gorgesdutarn.com/decouvrir/les-gorges-du-tarn/...
Taken on the Ranger's path in Snowdonia.
The Snowdon Ranger Path is one of the quieter official routes to the summit and possibly one of the oldest. The trail starts from the Snowdon Ranger Youth Hostel on the shores of Llyn Cwellyn on the A4085 between Caernarfon and Beddgelert. Regular Snowdon Sherpa buses ply their way past, as well as the Welsh Highland Railway.
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This tree stands alone, and yet, not alone, in the middle of the field. I can see it for miles. It can see me for miles. I cannot get near it - too many challenging circumstances.
I put my mask on and go out into the world. I am faceless. People can see me coming. I can see them coming. They walk far away, around me, or, turn the other way. We cannot get near each other - too many challenging circumstances.
I have become like this tree - isolated, standing alone, and yet, not alone, in the middle of my world.
taken by me.. wasn't my cam !
hope u'll like it =)
ab3'ee raaykum w b9ara7ah ...
LE 3AWDAH ! keep waiting.......
I visited north Wales last week (I keep going back) and couldn't resist revisiting Llyn Padarn and the lone tree. This time I managed to capture a snow covered backdrop which brings a different take on a familiar scene.
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An ancient medieval village, the historic center of Teggiano (SA) is located on an isolated hill overlooking the Vallo di Diano, in Campania.
The construction of the Norman Castle dates back to the decision of the Sanseverino family to elect Teggiano as their stronghold.
The village houses Churches of great interest: San Michele Arcangelo, the Annunziata, originally Romanesque with baroque overlays, Sant'Agostino and San Pietro, both pre-Renaissance, and the imposing Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore.
The historic center develops through streets and squares overlooked by noble palaces that span at least 6 centuries of history: from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
Teggiano, with Vallo di Diano, has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.
An annual event is the "At the table of Princess Costanza" event, during which the village and its inhabitants recall the medieval era.
This splendid historical re-enactment is among the richest and most accurate in Italy.
Built in 1994, it takes place in the Macchiaroli Castle, which historically belonged to the powerful Sanseverino family.
In the three days of the event, the small municipality of Salerno goes back in time, to the days of the conspiracy of the barons who attempted to overthrow the Aragonese who had settled on the throne of the Kingdom of Naples.
The event attracts thousands of visitors every year eager to relive the ancient glories of the medieval era, including local cuisine, music, processions and historical reconstructions of real events, such as the marriage between Costanza da Montefeltro, daughter of the Duke of Urbino Federico, and Antonello Sanseverino, prince of Salerno and lord of Diano; or the siege of Teggiano in 1497 by the Aragonese, which saw around 150 figures perfectly re-enacting the battle with armour, weapons and shows.
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Antico borgo medievale, il centro storico di Teggiano (SA) si trova su un’altura isolata che domina il Vallo di Diano.
La costruzione del Castello Normanno risale alla decisione della famiglia Sanseverino di eleggere Teggiano a propria roccaforte.
Il borgo custodisce chiese di grande interesse: San Michele Arcangelo, l’Annunziata, originariamente romanica con sovrapposizioni barocche, Sant’Agostino e San Pietro, entrambe prerinascimentali, l’imponente Cattedrale di Santa Maria Maggiore. Il centro storico si sviluppa attraverso vie e piazze su cui affacciano palazzi gentilizi che abbracciano almeno 6 secoli di storia: dal Medioevo al XVIII secolo.
Teggiano, con il Vallo di Diano, è stato dichiarato dall’UNESCO patrimonio dell’umanità.
Appuntamento annuale è l’evento “Alla tavola della Principessa Costanza”, durante il quale il borgo e i suoi abitanti rievocano l’epoca medievale.
Questa splendida rievocazione storica e' tra le più ricche ed accurate d’Italia.
Sorta nel 1994 ha luogo nel Castello Macchiaroli, storicamente appartenuto alla potente famiglia dei Sanseverino.
Nei tre giorni dell’evento, il piccolo comune salernitano torna indietro nel tempo, ai giorni della congiura dei baroni che tentarono di rovesciare gli Aragonesi insediatisi sul trono del Regno di Napoli.
La manifestazione attira ogni anno migliaia di visitatori desiderosi di rivivere gli antichi fasti dell’epoca medievale, tra cucina locale, musica, cortei e ricostruzioni storiche di reali eventi, come il matrimonio tra Costanza da Montefeltro, figlia del Duca di Urbino Federico, e Antonello Sanseverino, principe di Salerno e signore di Diano; o l’assedio di Teggiano del 1497 da parte degli Aragonesi, che vede circa 150 figuranti rievocare perfettamente la battaglia con armature, armi e spettacoli .