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A White Furcula Caterpillar with recently shed skin
On Cherry
Carroll County, Maryland (Winfield Quad)
September 18, 2020
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Explore #315 - How long do my orchids last? These are some long lasting orchids that still survives in my garden. This Sopranos 3 whose color has deepen and add on a greenish hue has been around since early December making it more than it 3 months old!! And still going strong.
Otter Cliff, is one of the most spectacular sights along the North Atlantic Seaboard
One of the most noticeable features in most photos of Otter Cliff, along with the headland itself, are the thousands of rounded boulders in the foreground that are in the small cove immediately to the north. Over countless centuries, the rocks have been pounded by the sea and eroded by both water and against each other after being deposited by huge glaciers that once moved across the land here on the island. When the light is low on the horizon, the warm sunlit sides on the left contrast with the cool shadow sides on the right and these rounded shapes contrast further with the rugged and weathered vertical granite cliffs set ablaze by the rising sun. The viewing of this can quicken the heart and and mind, creating lasting impressions of millennium condensed into one's own life.
A bell buoy located just off the shore from Otter Cliff has special historical significance. It warns of an often hidden rock formation called the "Spindle." Centuries ago in September of 1604, while sailing around Mount Desert Island at high tide, the explorer Samuel de Champlain was drawn closer when he noticed smoke rising from a Native American encampment near Otter Point. Unfortunately for Champlain and the crew, they did not see the dangerous rock formation in time to avoid it. As a result, they were forced to spend the following winter in Otter Cove for safety and repairs.
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I noticed that these leaves that are frozen to the ice on the pond at Hudson Gardens have been there for a while.....freezing, thawing, freezing, thawing. It's amazing that they have endured all the winter weather in the same spot!
Olympus OM-1N
Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 Auto-S
Ilford Delta 3200 (@800)
Ilfotec DD-X 1+4 7mins @ 20°
On Saturday 1 October 2022 a number of demonstrations and marches were held in towns and cities across the UK in protest of the cost of living crisis engulfing the country. This was further driven by the disastrous "mini budget" that had been delivered by the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, and her Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng which effectively benefited the wealthiest in society.
Such was the impact of this budget on the financial markets and support amongst the government, Conservative Party, opposition parties, and the general public that the Chancellor and Prime Minister were both forced to resign, making Liz Truss the shortest serving PM in UK history, lasting just seven weeks.
Michael Vincent Borrego with Fire From the Gods came over earlier this week for a few studio portraits. Their new album "Sweet Lasting Revenge" will be coming out soon. 580EX II in 22" beauty dish above and 430EX II in 24" softbox below, triggered by Pocket Wizards and processed with Photomatix Pro and Photoshop CS3.
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Yesterday was my parents' 25th anniversary, so I took this for them. I wanna take more though! Maybe when the leaves turn :)
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I love taking photos... to capture fleeting memories. Moments that may appear insignificant at that time, but will leave an indelible mark in our children’s future.
In the centre of Iceland lies a region full of geothermal craters and pools. After arriving here to photograph this at sunset, my friend and I decedied to hang around a few hours in hope that the sunrise light would be better. It slowly got dark, we watched the northern lights dance around in a twilight sky for about an hour and then watched it get light again with one of most beautiful sunrises I have seen for quite some time. Made the short stay completely worthwhile and as soon as the colour had disappeared from this sky we got back in the 4x4 and drove on the three hours to the nearest signs of life. It really is amazing spending time in the remote highlands of Iceland.
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This month starting from 10th and lasting until the 5th of the next Equal10 will be open! <3
Equal is one of the cutest events in SL i've ever been to, seriously :O
The place is huge, shiny and super pretty, a ridiculous amount of artists and creator have their booths there and you can find like SO many cute things!
Some time ago I've been asked by this cute initiative if I'd like to join their blogging team for this coming round.
Now...this is HUGE! :O and albeit I risked to mess it up by being my silly, un-experienced 'self x.x - I still somehow managed to take this change.
I'm honored to be part of this and to be put along with so many much more prolific and talented artists than me in supporting all this. I wanna throw a super, duper, gigantic THANKIES and hugs to ALL my great sponsors, my following here on Flickr and all the cuties giving me continue support and believing in me! And a particularly breath-taking tight hug to EVIE for contacting me and being so patient with me!!! <3
In the coming weeks I'll be working on this and trying to do my best! I really look forward to it and I'm, like... SO excited about this!
You should be too! <3
kissy kiss,
Steffi
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Akaishi river, Mt.Kurodake, Kamikawa, Hokkaido.
Pentax MZ-M, SMC Pentax-M 28mm F3.5, negative ISO 100 from Fuji, exposed as ISO 100, developed with reversal processing as described before, scanned with Plustek OpticFilm 120 + VueScan, edited with GIMP.
Cerasus serrulata ‘Fudanzakura’ 不断桜
Fu不dan断 ＝ uninterrupted, lasting forever
( I really like this word Fu-dan )
zakura(=sakura) 桜 = Cherry Blossoms
location : Kyoto Ohara Jikko-in temple
京都 大原実光院 (勝林院の子院）
Fudan zakura means "continuous cherry." Known to bloom for long periods in Japan , this rather small tree flowers off and on throughout mild winters. Flower buds are pale pink, opening to white flowers.- Brooklyn Botanic Garden
* Generally, in Japan it begins flowering in the latter part of October and continues flowering through the latter part of April.
ƒ/3.5 28.0 mm 1/125sec ISO250
One from the rocks near my place. I had a great evening playing with the Big Stopper on some simplified comps. I really enjoy selecting slices of a landscape or seascape like this, and framing them up until some sort of tension or relationship between the objects is achieved. I also enjoy thinking in terms of the long exposure, knowing how some bits will turn out, and being surprised what happens to other bits. The way the fg rock diffused into the depths was a real treat for me, and the green hues a bonus. Get yourself a Big Stopper, they make life SO much easier for this sort of stuff.
I feel I have started a nice process of re-examining my local surroundings after feeling like I had shot the place to death. The long exposure and zoom lens have really opened up the door to new possibilities. All I need now is for the rain to stop for tomorrow and I can get a few more like this :)
Thanks for all of your kind comments, I do appreciate them all.
5D Mk II, 17-40mm, 105 B&W Polariser, Lee Big Stopper, 0.6h and 0.6s Lee Gnd's! That's a lot of filters!
View On Black for a few little details :)
Exposure: 293
Aperture: f/9.0
Focal Length: 29 mm
ISO Speed: 100
I love photographing that tree .Situated on the east part of loch Lomond just above Balmaha he is still standing no matter what the weather throws at him.Today the loch is flooded ,tomorrow a storm could threaten his existence .So simple with mountains for background and forever lasting clouds ..So Bonnie .
Another photo from the intense sunset that we experienced at the Bay of Fires in Tasmania in early January. It is situated a lot further south than Perth and I really enjoyed the long lasting light and colours. Where I live, sunset usually does not last longer than 15 to 20 minutes. This one went on for longer than half an hour, which allowed me to look for alternative compositions and slightly different angles of the scene that I was photographing.
Our journey through Uzbekistan started in Khiva, and we were genuinely impressed by this ancient Silk Road city. Surrounded by thick mudbrick walls and filled with minarets, madrasas, and open squares, Khiva is one of the best-preserved historic cities in Central Asia.
This photo shows a small but striking detail: a man selling balloons near the base of the Kalta Minor Minaret. The bright colors of the balloons contrast with the patterned turquoise tiles behind him—a mix of everyday life and historical architecture.
The Kalta Minor, or "Short Minaret," was commissioned in 1851 by Muhammad Amin Khan, who planned it to be the tallest minaret in Central Asia. Construction stopped when he died in 1855, and the tower was never completed. Today, its wide, tiled base is one of Khiva's most recognizable landmarks—proof that even unfinished projects can leave a lasting mark.
Azaleas bloom in spring, their flowers often lasting several weeks. They are native to several continents including Asia, Europe and North America. Originally grown only in greenhouses, they were first introduced in the U.S. to the outdoor landscape in the 1830s at the rice plantation "Magnolia-on-the-Ashley" in Charleston, South Carolina. The Magnolia's owner John Grimke Drayton imported the plants for use in his estate garden from Philadelphia.
The name "Sims's Azalea' commemorates John Sims (1749-1831) who was the first editor of "Magazine Botanique". The genus name Simsii was published by Scottish botanist Robert Brown (1773-1858) to honor his work.
This photographic image was artistically enhanced using an
application called "Prisma". Prisma transforms normal photos into amazing images that attempt to replicate the human artistic touch. This phone-based app turns photographs into digital art in the style of drawings, watercolors, and paintings.
Kazan Kremlin, Kazan, Russia.
The Kazan Kremlin is not only unique on account of its distinctive fortifications, buildings and temples. It is also without parallel because, historically and architecturally, the complex bears witness to the continuity of its history, to the lasting result of the centuries-long synthesis and matchless interchange of values between different cultures and civilizations.
Although the Kremlin is not the only ancient urban citadel on the banks of the Volga river, it is only in Kazan that one is able to find such a unique monument to the all but lost culture of the Kazan Khanate - the only surviving Tatar fortress which clearly bears all the hallmarks of its original urban function.
Maybe a bit worn down through the years, but the little love wagon still warms the heart...and adds charm to the garden. Thank you Explore! #290 5/17/2013 wheee, what fun.....
Evening in the barracks at Camp Casey. I had the pleasure of meeting Korean soldiers through the Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army program (KATUSA), who were billeted with us. These soldiers, from middle-class families, spoke English fluently, providing a unique opportunity to connect with Korean nationals and learn about their culture. One individual, Mr. Hong, left a lasting impression on me. His kindness and warmth towards Americans earned him great respect. He even invited me to explore Seoul with him and his friends, an opportunity I regret not pursuing. I often wonder what path life took him on and where he is now.
The Sabrina swimsuit stuns with its asymmetrical neckline and sculpted finish, while the sheer pareo ties it all together in soft, fluid motion. Designed to mix, match, and leave a lasting impression.
For LaraX, PetiteX, Legacy, Legacy Perky, Legacy Pinup X Bombshell, Reborn and Momma.
Swimsuit and pareo sold separately.
Fatpacks available for both solid and print versions.
the lasting impressions of springs past are free of any clear lines or hard angles -
instead i find my memories recall the concert of colors, blurry-eyed or blurry minded its difficult to convey its grandeur without actually being there.
Coyote Ridge, Santa Clara county, spring, 2009
Two deserted buildings age
together, different yet peaceful in their companionship. Fortunate is the person who is able to have lifelong friends along the journey of life.
Pictured here at 14.10pm at Skelmanthorpe, the line's intermediate station and passing loop, sees the 'Safety Token Exchange' between the drivers of Garratt Type 0-4-0 + 0-4-0 Owl (left) and 2-4-2 Sian (right).
This 'Stunning' 15inch narrow gauge railway runs for three and three quarter miles from Clayton West to Shelley on the former trackbed of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway's branch line, opened in 1879, that ran from Clayton West Junction, near Shipley, on the Peniston Line from Huddersfield to Sheffield (via Penistone and Barnsley). It was built with bridges, tunnels and earthworks suitable for a double track in case of a proposed extension beyond Clayton West to link up with the Dewsbury and Barnsley line. Despite many attempts to extend, its terminus remained at Clayton West and only a single track was used.
Its main traffic was coal from Skelmanthorpe, from the nearby Emley Moor Colliery and Park Mill Colliery at Clayton West. The line survived the Beeching Cuts because of its mineral traffic from the collieries but sadly was not adopted by the West Yorkshire Passenger Train Executive - unlike nearly all the other passenger lines in West Yorkshire. It closed to passengers in 1983. Coal continued to be transported until 1984 before closure of the Emley Moor pit in 1985. The track was lifted in 1986.
Construction of the 15 inch narrow gauge railway began in Mid Summer 1990, following a joint application for a Light Railway Order between Kirklees Council and the Kirklees Light Railway Company in February 1989. Its construction was aided significantly by the amount of redundant materials available from the many local collieries ending mining operations. A Light Railway Running Order was obtained in September 1991. The line was extended in stages to Shelley - finally being completed in 1996. All the original rolling stock was built by the Late Brian Taylor and is a fitting and lasting testimony to his vision and drive.
Features include the 511yd Shelley Woodhouse Tunnel and views of the distinctive Emley Moor TV Transmitter mast at 1,084ft high - the UK's highest free standing structure. The nature of the wildlife that can be seen from the trains is reflected in the names of five of the locomotives.
Here is a family photo of me on the left Johnny sitting on his Nanna's lap and Ian on the right and Ian's mother Dulcie, sadly she passed away a month later, we miss her so much.
Photo captured via Minolta MD W.Rokkor-X 17mm F/4 lens. Columbia Plateau Region. Inland Northwest. Lincoln County, Washington. Mid October 2019.
Exposure Time: 1/200 sec. * ISO Speed: ISO-100 * Aperture: F/11 * Bracketing: None * Color Temperature: 4350 K
Greater Anglia 720532 at Northampton on acceptance run from Wembley to Rugby. The trials for these units seems to be lasting forever...Jan 17 2022.
A lasting reminder of the gore and glory of ancient Rome, this 50,000 capacity amphitheater, the Colosseum, now attracts over 5 million visitors every year! Your visit to Rome is probably not complete without a visit to this awe-inspiring and magnificent feat of engineering and imagination. This is the venue for the famous gladiatorial battles, hunts of wild beasts and possibly the "naumachie" (naval battles, for which the arena within the Colosseum had to be flooded).
Seen at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens.
118. and finally.......
For six word story.
Jökulsárlón (lit. "Glacier Lagoon") is the largest glacier lagoon or lake in Iceland. Situated in south eastern Iceland, at the head of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier branching from the Vatnajökull, between Skaftafell National Park and Höfn, it evolved into a lagoon after the glacier started receding from the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The lake has grown since then at varying rates because of melting of the Icelandic glaciers. The lagoon now stands 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) away from the ocean's edge and covers an area of about 18 km2 (6.9 sq mi). It is the second deepest lake in Iceland at over 200 metres (660 ft) depth. The size of the lagoon has increased fourfold since the 1970s.[1][2][3][4] It is considered as one of the natural wonders of Iceland.
The lagoon can be seen along Route 1 between Hofn and Skaftafell. It presents a picturesque parade termed as “A ghostly procession of luminous blue ice-bergs through the 17 km2 (6.6 sq mi) (18 km2 (6.9 sq mi) as reported in other sources) Jokulsarlon Lagoon”.[2]
Jökulsárlón has been a setting for four Hollywood movies namely, 'A View to a Kill', 'Die Another Day', 'Tomb Raider' and 'Batman Begins', in addition to the reality-TV series Amazing Race.[2][5] A postage stamp depicting Jökulsárlón was issued in 1991 with a face value of 26 krónur.[1]
The tongue of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is a major attraction for tourists. Tour operators conduct snowmobiles and jeep tours to visit the glacier along the winding iceberg studded Jökulsárlón Lagoon. The base station for visits to the area is at Joklasel, which is approached from Hofn. It is termed as Tourist Conveyor belt. While walking on the shore, the isolated big blocks of icebergs on the sand beaches could be seen.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM
Focal Length: 23mm
Aperture: f/22.0
Shutter Speed : 6 seconds
ISO: 50
Exposure: Manual