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Today we have found a holy building refers to 8th Imam's Son in the middle of desert village, which named Shatoor (Shah toor).
At first I escaped visiting there, but after listening to a local guide went in to the building and visited such a great paint on roof (Under the dome).
You can just go out of Isfahan for about 70Kms and visit this paints.
Shatoor | Isfahan | IRAN
July 2015
Rama Lake and Meadows, GB Pakistan
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We made it to the beautiful Rama lake at perhaps a very good time. The sun was setting, and I was in a damn hurry to cover this beauty from all angles possible. Impossible indeed. The diminishing sunlight, the clouds, the murky reflection all joined to make quite a romantic mood actually.
I had taken all the shots here in bracketing mode. made HDRs in Lightroom and then stitched into Panorama in Lightroom again.
The HDRs were good and I am happy with my work provided the entry-level DX camera, a cheap lens, no tripod, local guide in an always hurry, no photo friendly mood, and.... yes that's pretty much all challenges :)
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Small finchlike bird, compact and short-tailed. Generally yellow below and dark blue-black above with stout bill. To identify male euphonias, focus on crown and throat: on Thick-billed, crown is entirely yellow and throat is yellow. Females are extremely difficult to separate from other euphonias, especially Yellow-crowned, but often seen in pairs or small groups with more distinctive males. Frequents open forested habitats, edges, and gardens. Can form mixed feeding flocks with other species such as warblers and tanagers.
This one was photographed in Northern Peru led by Neotropic Photo Tours and our Peruvian local guide for this portion of the trip; Fisher Chávez of Perú Nature Photography.
Grounds of Taviira castle.
Our last shot from the Ramlers Walk holiday "Tavira, Pearl of the Algarve"
Later 10 of us plus Liliana our local guide, moved onto the second holiday to the west of Faro and we were joined by a new RWH leader and 7 new guest.
See tavira.algarvetouristguide.com/attractions/castle for more information, including:
"The origin of Tavira goes back to 2000 B.C., during the occupation of the Algarve by the Moors. Tavira was of great importance then because of its fishing and fish salting industry. The Castle of Tavira (locally known as Castelo de Tavira) lies in the town historic centre. It’s unknown when the first castle at this site was built. Sources say in the VIII century B.C., a fortress was already being rebuilt by the Phoenicians in that place. The actual castle however probably dates back to the XII century."
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A local Guide Dog organization always brings a couple of their dogs to AppleFest. This one is still in training. Taken by Edgar.
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Horse-riding has been an integral part of Hacienda Zuleta for over a century. The ranch is home to 200 horses, 100 bred for polo and the rest for guests and farm-use.
The Zuletenos breed, a cross between Andalusian, Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse bred at Hacienda Zuleta, is also a wonderful dressage horse.
The horses are so well-mannered, obedient and eager-to-please, very responsive to the rider. Just a dream.
"Almost nothing can spook them," said José Ñoquez, local guide and master horseman, "They have a perfect disposition for trail-riding."
Riders can explore the stunning Andean countryside on a number of trails that climb to nearly 4000m above sea level.
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This image was photographed in Southern Peru led by Neotropic Photo Tours and our Peruvian local guide for this portion of the trip; Fisher Chávez (fisherchavez@gmail.com) of Perú Nature Photography.
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(Burhinus superciliaris) B28I3772.jpg Lomas de Asia - Protected area - Lima south
With the kind help of the best local guide Alejandro Telio, very good photographer and author of 2 books about Lima birds and Lima Wildlife and spectacular journeys (Lima Vida Silvestre y rutas spectaculares).
His books are both in spanish and english - he shared the work with Carlos Calle.
{In Explore 31-12-2023}
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Last May I had the opportunity to photograph this gorgeous Bobcat at Point Reyes National Seashore. My friend Lisa and I hired Daniel Dietrich - a local guide who has intimate knowledge of the whole park and just where to go to help us get our dream shots. It was Spring and all the fields were brilliant green. When the Bobcat stopped and looked back over his shoulder, I knew I had my shot.
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Sonnenuntergang in Wesseling am Rhein. Sonne Frühlingsbeginn
Frühlingsbeginn und Zeitumstellung im März am 25.03
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Ifaty-Mangily is a village about 30 km north of Toliara (Tuléar) in southwest Madagascar. Ifaty was originally a pure fishing village, but due to its favourable location directly in front of a coral reef and its proximity to Toliara, the first tourist infrastructure developed in the 1970s: the beginning of Mangily. Today, both terms are often used synonymously, although they are actually still two independent but very close villages.
On the sandy beaches of the bay of Ranobe (translated “big water”) on the canal of Mozambique, travellers have a good opportunity to relax and unwind. The water is warm and the sun shines here more than 300 days a year. Ifaty has a number of well-equipped hotels and lodges for excursions with the zebu carts (Charettes), crayfish dinners, pirogue excursions or visits to the nearby Reniala reserve and the turtle village. Due to the unfortunately unfavourable security situation in the south of Madagascar, the spiny forests of the surrounding area should not be explored alone, and it is also advisable to always be on the road with local guides.
Diving schools in Ifaty offer guided dives along various parts of the coral reef, equipment can be hired on site. For beginners to experienced divers there are many possibilities to explore the sea and its colourful inhabitants. In some places, travellers even have the unique opportunity to get in touch with sharks under water. If you are not quite so brave or simply not a diver, you will find just as good opportunities for snorkeling. In August, with a bit of luck, you might even see whales passing the coast. The road to Ifaty was paved in 2016, it now takes just 20 minutes via the Route Nationale (RN9) from Toliara to Ifaty-Mangily.
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Ifaty-Mangily es un pueblo a unos 30 km al norte de Toliara (Tuléar), en el suroeste de Madagascar. Originariamente, Ifaty era un pueblo puramente pesquero, pero debido a su favorable ubicación directamente frente a un arrecife de coral y su proximidad a Toliara, en los años 70 se desarrolló la primera infraestructura turística: el comienzo de Mangily. Hoy en día ambos términos suelen utilizarse como sinónimos, aunque en realidad siguen siendo dos pueblos independientes pero muy cercanos.
En las playas de arena de la bahía de Ranobe (traducida como "agua grande") en el canal de Mozambique, los viajeros tienen una buena oportunidad para relajarse y descansar. El agua es cálida y el sol brilla aquí más de 300 días al año. Ifaty cuenta con varios hoteles y albergues bien equipados para excursiones con carros de cebú (Charettes), cenas con cangrejos de río, excursiones en piragua o visitas a la cercana reserva de Reniala y al pueblo de las tortugas. Debido a la desgraciadamente desfavorable situación de seguridad en el sur de Madagascar, los bosques espinosos de los alrededores no se deben explorar solo, y también es recomendable estar siempre de viaje con guías locales.
Las escuelas de buceo en Ifaty ofrecen inmersiones guiadas a lo largo de varias partes del arrecife de coral y se puede alquilar el equipo en el lugar. Desde principiantes hasta buceadores experimentados hay muchas posibilidades de explorar el mar y sus coloridos habitantes. En algunos lugares, los viajeros incluso tienen la oportunidad única de entrar en contacto con tiburones bajo el agua. Si no eres tan valiente o simplemente no eres buceador, encontrarás oportunidades igualmente buenas para hacer snorkel. En agosto, con un poco de suerte, es posible que incluso veas ballenas pasando por la costa. La carretera a Ifaty se pavimentó en 2016 y ahora se tarda solo 20 minutos por la Ruta Nacional (RN9) desde Toliara hasta Ifaty-Mangily.
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El parque nacional de Ranomafana se localiza al sudeste de Madagascar en la provincia de Fianarantsoa. Tiene más de 41 600 ha de bosque húmedo, el parque es el hábitat de un buen número de especies raras de flora y fauna como los lémures. El parque fue establecido en 1991 con el propósito conservar la diversidad única del ecosistema local y reducir la presión humana sobre las áreas protegidas.
El parque nacional de Ranomafana forma parte de la denominación Pluviselvas de Atsinanana elegida como Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco en 2007. Desde 2010 también se incluye en la lista Patrimonio de la Humanidad en peligro.
La flora y fauna de este parque nacional se han sometido a estudios científicos intensivos. Varios estudios científicos se han publicado
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Ranomafana National Park is a national park in southeastern Madagascar, in the Haute Matsiatra and Vatovavy regions. It was established as Madagascar's fourth national park in 1991 following the rediscovery of the greater bamboo lemur (Hapalemur simus) and the discovery of the golden bamboo lemur (Hapalemur aureus) by the primatologist Dr. Patricia Wright.
The park protects more than 41,600 hectares (161 square miles) of tropical rainforest at elevations ranging from 800 to 1,200 m (2,645 to 3,937 ft) and is home to several rare species of plants and animals. It was later integrated into the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rainforests of the Atsinanana. The Centre ValBio research station is adjacent to the park and was created in 2003 by Stony Brook University for biodiversity research, community health and education, environmental arts, and reforestation.
The park's name is derived from the Malagasy words rano mafana ("hot water") due to the hot springs in the nearby town of Ranomafana.
The range of altitudes in the park produces a variety of forest types, including lowland rainforest and cloud forest. These forests support high levels of biodiversity. The park hosts 90 species of butterflies, 112 species of frogs, 22 species of lizards, 22 species of snake, and 118 species of birds, 30 of which are endemic to the park. Notable birds include ground rollers, blue vangas, short-legged ground rollers and brown mesites.
As with all national parks in Madagascar, a local guide is required for visitors entering the park. It has seven hiking trails that vary in length from 10 to 20 km (6.2 to 12.4 mi) and offer opportunities for birdwatching, viewing lemurs, and seeing waterfalls.
Talatakely has well-defined paths and stairs, although sturdy shoes should be worn as the path can be slippery when wet. Specialist guides can be arranged through Centre ValBio for excursions.
Kayaking or canoeing can also be arranged and a hot springs pool is located in Ranomafana.
Another view of the gumdrop-shaped rock found in South Coyote Buttes. If it weren't for the direct sunlight that was about to hit the scene, I would have shot it for the next hour.
Apparently, this rock has been called Half and Half Rock by some of the local guides.
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An Indian Wolf shows off amazing hauling power dragging its Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) kill into the bushes. Indian Wolves are a relatively small subspecies of Gray Wolf and among the most endangered populations of Gray Wolf in the world.
The wolves had made the kill earlier in the day and it was a surreal experience to capture one returning in the evening to drag the remains into the bushes to finish up.
Special thanks to Kartik Patel and a network of local guides for identifying the kill site and making this image possible. This wasn't a species I even expected to see during the trip, let alone capture with prey like this. Truly the cherry on top to closeout an amazing trip!
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Species: Indian Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes)
Location: Gujarat, IN
Date Taken: Jan 2024
Equipment: Canon EOS R5 + EF 600mm f4 IS II
Settings: 1/2500s, ISO: 400, f/6.3 @600mm, Electronic Shutter, Handheld from Vehicle
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La reserva comunitaria de Anja es una pequeña área protegida en Madagascar . Fue creado por una comunidad del pueblo que lo gestiona en su totalidad. Está orientado hacia la conservación de la naturaleza, el turismo y el desarrollo económico de la localidad.
La reserva alberga la población de lémures de cola anillada más densa de toda la isla.
La reserva está situada cerca de la carretera nacional N o 7, a medio camino entre el Parque Nacional Isalo al sur y Ranomafana norte, dos de los parques más visitados del país. Esta situación probablemente esté en el origen del gran número de visitantes que se detienen allí, y corolario del éxito del proyecto.
La reserva comunitaria de Anja cubre 34 hectáreas de bosque seco, rodeada de sabanas, arrozales y huertas. El paisaje está dominado por tres grandes formaciones de granito aisladas, el Telo Mirahavavy o "las Tres Hermanas".
Anja Miray es una asociación de derecho malgache , creada en 1999. Todos los habitantes de Anja, es decir, unas 2.500 personas, pueden unirse si lo desean. La gestión del bosque le fue cedida por el gobierno malgache en 2001, en virtud de la ley de transferencia de la gestión de los recursos naturales, de 1996. En 2009, pasó la superficie de tierra bajo el control de la asociación Anja Miray. De 60 ha (concedida en 2001) a 72 ha .
El premio “Ecuador”, que premia los esfuerzos de las comunidades para reducir la pobreza a través de la conservación y el uso sostenible de la biodiversidad, fue otorgado a la asociación Anja Miray en 2012.
Sin embargo, un estudio apunta a las desigualdades de género que persisten en la reserva, destacando, en particular, que solo el 15,4% de las mujeres son social, política y económicamente autónomas.
Las ganancias de la reserva comunitaria de Anja permitieron financiar la construcción de dos escuelas y un programa de apoyo agrícola con distribución de semillas e insumos.
En 2011, la reserva de Anja recibió a 12.000 visitantes, cada uno pagando una tarifa de entrada de 20.000 Ariaris (alrededor de 5 € ), además de la tarifa de grupo de 18 € . En 2019, el turismo generó alrededor de 27.000 € de facturación. Los ingresos fueron suficientes para contratar a 85 guías y otros agentes.
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The Anja Community Reserve is a woodland area and freshwater lake, situated at the base a large cliff. Much of the reserve is dominated by fallen rocks and boulders and there are two small caves providing habitat for bats and owls. This reserve has much sheltered habitat in the pocket of forest that has established between the vast boulders.
The reserve was created in 2001 with the support on the UNDP to help preserve the local environment and wildlife, and to provide additional employment and income to the local community.
The reserve is home to the highest concentration of maki, or ring-tailed lemurs, in all of Madagascar. The people, who have a belief in not eating the maki, used to sell the maki to outsiders. However, after finding that 95% of makis in Madagascar are now gone, the people initiated the formation of a nature reserve, effectively establishing the world's largest congregation site for makis. Due to its high biological, cultural, and natural importance, scholars have suggested the possibility of its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The reserve is located 13 km south of Ambalavao, between the towns of Fianarantsoa and Ihosy, on National Road 7, and is a popular stop for holiday tours operators traveling between the Antananarivo and the south of Madagascar.
Visitors are welcome, but must be accompanied by a local guide. There are two main trails. The shorter trail can be completed in around one to two hours, but you should allow up to six hours for the longer trail which includes a hike to the top of the mountain. Fees apply.
The reserve is maintained by Association Anja Miray, a local group established in response to the degradation of the forest. The association's ecotourism initiative helps to fund community works projects related to education and health alongside conservation activities. The growth of ecotourism has also helped to diversify the local economy, encouraging fish farming and tree nurseries. Previously, forest lands were being cleared for corn planting and lemurs were hunted as a source of protein. The association received support from the United Nations Development Programme (including an Equator Prize in 2012) and the Global Environment Facility.
Anja Reserve is home to about 300 ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) as well as three species of lizard:
Androngo or the Madagascar Girdled Lizard (Zonosaurus madagascariensis)
Katasataka or Barbour's day gecko (Phelsuma barbouri)
Dangalia lizard (Chalarodon madagascariensis)
The ring-tailed lemurs are used to visitors, so it is possible to approach to within a few meters for photos. However, feeding them, which was once permitted, is now prohibited.
Two bizarre species of planthopper are frequently observed at Anja, and the local guides will point out these strange-looking insects to visitors as they pass by. The Flatida rosea nymphs congregate in groups and are covered in white waxy filaments. The Malagasy Lantern Bug (Zanna madagascariensis) has a white waxy dusty coating and a large orange lantern-like snout.
I had the opportunity to visit - together with a local guide - one of the poorer sections of Soweto Township near Johannesburg, South Africa. I also visited a development project called "Kliptown Youth Program" (KYP). There I took this portrait.
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Was in Greece recently and met up with toomanytribbles who showed us around the city - thanks a lot for being the best local guide ;-) !
This is the western entrance to Athens' Roman forum, called the Gate of Athena Archegetis, just by the ancient agora.
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Ratenggaro is one of the famous traditional villages and tourist attractions in South-West Sumba. As per our local guide, the word Ratenggaro came from the word “Rate” which means grave in the ground and “Garo” which refers to the Garo people from Guara clan. It is said that these Garo people moved to this place and had a battle with the local inhabitants. But they were killed and later buried in that place. So the village is named “Ratenggaro”. People in Ratenggaro village still preserve the tradition of their ancestors and follow the Marapu traditions. A villager is seen as he plays his musical instument in front of the village huts.