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Tawny Frogmouth Pair, Launceston by Ross Cunningham

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We were lucky to see and photograph this beautiful pair of tawny frogmouth. Thankyou very much to our local guide.

Sunnyside Pretoria by Paul Saad

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Johannesburg Train Station From Randlords by Paul Saad

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Roosting great potoo (Nyctibius grandis), Pouso Alegre, Pantanal, Brazil by Jim 592

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Potoos are nocturnal birds, feeding on night-flying insects They catch them in sallies from high branches, like the nightjars to which they are related. In places the night-time forest echoes to the bloodcurdling sounds of their growls and snarls.

However, roosting silently during the day, they usually blend in perfectly with the branch they perch on, in this case that of a piuvá tree. Once they close their prominent eyes they are extremely difficult to spot and I would never have found this one if it had not been pointed out to me by a local guide. Breeds from Guatemala to Brazil. This is the largest species in the potoo family.

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Beirut Marina at Zaytouna Bay, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Cathedral Close, Harissa Lebanon. by Paul Saad

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Kartaba Road 1, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Nabateaen Amphitheater in the backgound at Petra - Jordan. by HANNA ASTEPHAN

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PINK WILD DESERT FLOWERS growing in PETRA.

In the background appears the beautiful Nabateaen Amphitheater carved right from the mountain rock. It's a little different from the other ancient theaters in Jordan because of its (grand) setting and the pinkish-red color. It was surrounded by many small Nabataean tombs, affirming that it was a part of Petra. The panoramic views of this place from the trek to the Treasury viewpoint are also spectacular.

Description influenced by (Ankur Panchbudhe, a Google Maps local guide)

At the rim of the crater of Mt.Merapi, Sumatra 1983 # 60 by Helga's 3rd_Eye

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Led by the Australian geologist we climbed the volcano. With his jeep we drove as far as possible on the slope of the mountain where we then walked through the jungle. There was no hiking trail, but the local guide knew exactly where to go.

In these latitudes the tree line is far higher than in our temperate zones, finally we started the last part of the way, which has been

only loose lava rubble which slipped under our feet. We finally reached the edge of the crater in altitude of 2.892 meters (9,485 ft). The geologist wanted some rock samples.

... to be continued...;)

I took this photo in December 1983 with my analog Nikon FE camera and 35mm slide film, and later scanned with a Nikon Coolscan film scanner.

Panoramic Surise by Paul Saad

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Gaze of the Huntress by David & Shiela Glatz

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Wild female Puma (Puma concolor) on her kill, a Guanaco taken down the previous evening. This is the look a huntress gives to any cat that comes near her kill. Here a young male Puma made the mistake of looking interested in the Guanaco meal, while the female (named Hermanita or "Little Sister" by local guides) was feeding on it. One look was all it took, and the young male trotted away with his tail between his legs, literally.

Hadath El Jebbe, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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EToll R12 Alberton, Johannesburg by Paul Saad

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Pretty Daisies in bloom at our garden by Viv.....

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Osteospermum is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller tribes of the sunflower/daisy family Asteraceae. They are known as the daisybushes or African daisies. It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. Osteospermum used to belong to the genus Dimorphotheca, but only the annual species remain in that genus; the perennials belong to Osteospermum. It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. There are about 50 species, native to Africa, 35 species in southern Africa, and the southwestern Arabian Peninsula. They are half-hardy perennials or sub-shrubs. S_2390

Balcony TV Randlords, Johannesburg by Paul Saad

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My India safari - A gang of adult Langur monkeys contemplate on a tree log. They have many predators. Uncropped image by Viv.....

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Semnopithecus is a genus of Old World monkeys native to the Indian subcontinent, with all species with the exception of two being commonly known as gray langurs. Traditionally only the species Semnopithecus entellus was recognized, but since about 2001 additional species have been recognized. The taxonomy has been in flux, but currently eight species are recognized.

Members of the genus Semnopithecus are terrestrial, inhabiting forest, open lightly wooded habitats, and urban areas on the Indian subcontinent. Most species are found at low to moderate altitudes, but the Nepal gray langur and Kashmir gray langur occur up to 4,000 m (13,000 ft) in the Himalayas.

Gray langurs are diurnal. They sleep during the night in trees but also on man-made structures like towers and electric poles when in human settlements. When resting in trees, they generally prefer the highest branches.

Langurs Grooming in Community Ungulates like bovine and deer will eat food dropped by foraging langurs. Langurs are preyed upon by leopards, dholes and tigers. Wolves, jackals, Asian black bears and pythons may also prey on langurs.

Gray langurs are primarily herbivores. However, unlike some other colobines they do not depend on leaves and leaf buds of herbs, but will also eat coniferous needles and cones, fruits and fruit buds, evergreen petioles, shoots and roots, seeds, grass, bamboo, fern rhizomes, mosses, and lichens. Leaves of trees and shrubs rank at the top of preferred food, followed by herbs and grasses. Non-plant material consumed include spider webs, termite mounds and insect larvae. They forage on agricultural crops and other human foods, and even accept handouts. Although they occasionally drink, langurs get most of their water from the moisture in their food. R_39020

With my sun at the sunrise - Mit meiner Sonne beim Sonnenaufgang by Ralf Kaiser

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Here is one of the most beautiful moments I was able to experience during my stay in Egypt last week. Together with my wonderful daughter LIlly and two local guides we went out into the desert around 5:30 a.m. to experience the sunrise.

Since it is forbidden to travel with a motorized vehicle in this part of the desert at night, our only option was horseback. However, since I love riding, I was immediately drawn to this idea. To my great joy, my daughter felt the same way.

It was a very relaxing trip that we both enjoyed very much. Even if it takes a bit of effort to get up shortly after 4 a.m. on vacation, I would do it again at any time.

Hier sehr Ihr einen der schönsten Momente den ich während meines Aufenthaltes in Ägypten von letzter Woche erleben durfte. Zusammen mit meiner wundervollen Tochter LIlly und zwei lokalen Guides ging es gegen 5:30 Uhr am Morgen hinaus in die Wüste um dort den Sonnenaufgang zu erleben.

Da es verboten ist nachts mit einem motorisierten Fahrzeug in diesem Teil der Wüste unterwegs zu sein blieb uns nur der Pferderücken. Da ich es jedoch liebe zu reiten, war ich von dieser Idee sofort angetan. Meiner Tochter ging es, zu meiner großen Freude, genau so.

Es war ein ausgesprochen entspannter Ausflug, den wir beide sehr genossen haben. Auch wenn es etwas Überwindung kostet in seinem Urlaub kurz nach 4 aufzustehen, so würde ich das jederzeit wieder machen.

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Laklouk After the Snow by Paul Saad

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Hadath El Jebbe, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Casino Du Liban From Harissa, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Pan Saint Maroun Convent Annaya, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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The mysterious sources - Sadpara Lake by MAQ Khan

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The local guide with asked me, "From where do you think the fresh water comes in the lake". And I have no clue.

"Umm.... The river ? The glaciers ? Glaciers right, of course", I believe i have tro look smarter :-D

"And where are they ? YOu see glaciers around the lake Sir ?"

This conversation was not entirely interesting for me as we were very tired and I was already informed that we are not stopping. Later at home, looking at this picture always reminds me of this conversation and I still have no answer.

Off the beaten track by flindersan

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The SwissTopo app indicated that this path was closed due to "risk of ice". It was such a warm and lovely Spring day that I decided to ignore the warning and follow the path. I saw only one other hiker on this descent, who said that he had asked some local guides how to avoid the crowds and they had told him about this path.

As I suspected there was no ice. The only hazard was a few fallen trees across the path. I suspect that the authorities had not got around to checking the route and updating the app yet..

Ramle El Baida Ave, Beirut Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Emmerentia Botanical Garden, Johannesburg by Paul Saad

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Akoura Church, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Laklouk In Winter, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Beirut Sunrise, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Florida Office Park Pan, Johannesburg South Africa by Paul Saad

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Amazing View Of Maameltein From Harissa, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Flock of adult Pelicans rest and survey their feeding options at a public beach. Uncropped image by Viv.....

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Pelicans are a genus of large water birds that make up the family Pelecanidae. They are characterised by a long beak and a large throat pouch used for catching prey and draining water from the scooped-up contents before swallowing. They have predominantly pale plumage, the exceptions being the brown and Peruvian pelicans. The bills, pouches, and bare facial skin of all species become brightly coloured before the breeding season. The eight living pelican species have a patchy global distribution, ranging latitudinally from the tropics to the temperate zone, though they are absent from interior South America and from polar regions and the open ocean. Pelicans frequent inland and coastal waters, where they feed principally on fish, catching them at or near the water surface. They are gregarious birds, travelling in flocks, hunting cooperatively, and breeding colonially. Four white-plumaged species tend to nest on the ground, and four brown or grey-plumaged species nest mainly in trees. The relationship between pelicans and people has often been contentious. The birds have been persecuted because of their perceived competition with commercial and recreational fishing. Their populations have fallen through habitat destruction, disturbance, and environmental pollution, and three species are of conservation concern. They also have a long history of cultural significance in mythology, and in Christian and heraldic iconography. R_11908

Collared Aracari by George Stubbs

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Yucatan, MX May 2021

I recently returned from a brief trip to Mexico. I took a one day birding tour with a local guide and managed to get 46 new species on my life list, which now totals 1,202. I carried my camera but photography was difficult and most shots were from a great distance and kept for documentation. I will post a few each day. Just great to be traveling again!!

Sunrise At Wilropark, Johannesburg by Paul Saad

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