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Un seul parapentiste en ce début d'après midi, le vent était différent des autres fois : il a pu revenir au point de départ, bravo pour la maîtrise !
A l'arrière plan, l'Aiguille du Midi (à gauche) et le Mont Blanc de Tacul.
(Just one paraglider at the beginning of this afternoon, the wind was very different, he managed to reach the departure area. Mastery !)
Plaine Joux, Passy, Haute Savoie, France.
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Agility and mastery in the air are synonymous with the kites; the Red Kite adds the appeal of colour and pattern. It is easily separated from the heavier, less elegant Buzzard, having more of the lightness of a harrier. Seen on Christmas Common, an unforgettable experience with my brother Bob.
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Mastery of the air is just an everyday part of the red kites life.
My aim was to try out the new camera to see how it would perform with my favourite bird. needless to say I was more than delighted with the results though they don't help my case for a new lens.
Nature's Mastery of Camouflage at its Best
You'll need sharp eyes to catch sight of an American Bittern. This streaky, brown and buff heron can materialize among the reeds, and disappear as quickly, especially when striking a concealment pose with neck stretched and bill pointed skyward. These stealthy carnivores stand motionless amid tall marsh vegetation, or patiently stalk fish, frogs, and insects.
If we had a keen vision of all that is ordinary in human life, it would be like hearing the grass grow or the squirrel's heart beat, and we should die of that roar which is the other side of silence.
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Red Kite,
Agility and mastery in the air are synonymous with with the kites. the Red Kite adds the appeal of colour and pattern, It is easily separated from the heavier, less elegant Buzzard, having more of the lightness of a harrier, but even greater flexibility and elasticity in its movements, Where common, it gathers in groups of ten or even up to forty wherever food is concentrated,
Flight;- direct flight slow and steady with supple, deep wingbeats, often twists as rudder, soars well but not usually to any great height, very aerobatic,
The kite flexes its wings and twistsits long tail from side to side to exploit air currents to the fill, it is capable of fast stoops and twisting dives,
Occurrence ;- Local in Great Britain, widespread in Spain, Portugal, France, parts of S Europe, and north to Baltic, In open countryside and wooded valleys, higher up in summer but in low valleys in winter, whwn it forages around towns and tips,
Voice;- High, long-drawn, wailing or squealing weieieee-ow, higher-pitched than Buzzard.
Nesting;- Large nest of sticks, rags, earth, and rubbish in tree, well-hidden, 2-4 eggs, 1 brood, March - June,
Feeding;- Eats dead animals, such as rabbits or sheep, catches birds up to crow or gull size in surprise dash, also feeds on insects, worms,
Order;- Accipitriformes,
Family;- Accipitridae,
Species;- Milvus milvus,
Length;- 60 - 65cm ( 23.5 - 26in ),
Wingspan;- 1.45 - 1.65m ( 4.75 - 5.5ft ),
Weight;- 0.75 - 1.3kg ( 1.75 - 2.75lb ),
Social;- Small flocks,
Lifespan;- Up to 25 years,
Status;- Secure,
Using binoculars along with Alice and Beth telling me where this adult Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) was, it took me several minutes to find it on the cliff face; SLO County; CA; USA
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The Mastery of Triumph & The Art of Victory
True weapon kills enermies from the inside.
Strategically attack to inflict as many wounds as possible. Scares and wounds never enable fools to learn and grow, instead, they leave them mentally maimed, permanent scarred, and bereft of vitality. Devoid of positive energy and genuine intelligence, they inevitably transform into new depths of destruction, a realm meticulously crafted by your design.
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Tale: Swordless Success 💕
In a circle of friends seeking her guidance, she stands out with her unique approach. While others may rely on weapons and conflicts to conquer their challenges, she takes a different path. With each request, she offers a little concept, a seed of wisdom that grows into an everlasting victory.
Her strategies are not rooted in aggression or violence, but rather in the power of thought and the art of diplomacy. She understands that true triumph lies not in the destruction of others, but in the elevation of oneself and the collective. With her wise counsel, she empowers her friends to navigate the complexities of life, armed not with swords, but with innovative ideas and a steadfast belief in their potential to conquer any obstacle.
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" Nurture victory within,
Choose battles that thrive in your enemies' minds and souls - small enough to win but big enough to matter.
Strategic victories lie within the battles of the mind. Transform fools into grand masters of their own folly, and empower the weak by affirming their wrong strength, leaving no room for their growth.
Choose wisely, for the relentless struggle unfolds in your enemies' obsessions and inner conflicts. As they embrace the seed you sow, you emerge triumphant, for they unwittingly nurture the very force that conquers them. 💕"
______ Scarlett Saphira
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As mankind endeavors to assert dominion over the natural world, we are but pretenders to the throne, wrapped in our illusions of mastery. The intricate machinery and towering edifices that we construct belie our vulnerability, for, in truth, nature remains the ultimate arbiter of our fate. We may harness her forces, summon her bounties, and ply her secrets for our advancement, but let us not forget that she is a capricious sovereign, capable of wrath as swift and terrible as her favors. The relentless flow of time reveals our fragility, and, as with the fickle tides, nature can, with the subtlest gesture or tempestuous roar, erase the grandest marks of our ambition, returning us to the humbling recognition of our place in her eternal tableau.
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Bald Eagle in flight with Midshipman fish prey, photographed in Hood Canal in Washington state (June 2016).
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Dowitcher, feeding
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Sometimes you have to push yourself past that point when you feel like giving up. Often, when you think "It's over," "I'm finished," "There's no way," “It won’t work,” but you decide to hang in there anyway and give every last drop of your full potential, you are rewarded.
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One fine day in April, I got up before sunrise and went out with a specific plan to create an image of a certain subject. After many hours of hard work and effort, I did not succeed. I took a break during the harsh midday sun, and then went out again, at a different location, when the light got better. Again, after much trying, it seemed that I would not succeed.
Still, I refused to give up until I had given 110% effort on every possible opportunity. As the last minutes of light approached, and all seemed hopeless, a sudden turn of events resulted in "the stars aligning.” The light, the subject, and everything else, came together just right, and I gave my final push, physically and mentally, to obtain the image you see here.
I'd like to point out that, after 12 hours of physically and mentally exhausting effort, at two locations, when all seemed hopeless, I used my last reserves of patience and physical energy to push myself to 110% effort, at which point I was finally rewarded with a few awesome images.
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Wearing a ghillie suit and laying in rotting mud with the nauseating stench of sewage is not fun, and, oddly, at the same time, it’s a little fun. Oh, what I do for my images!
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There was a grassy embankment nearby, on which this cute Killdeer kept zipping around. It darted here and there, occasionally pausing and making the distinctive Killdeer peeping sounds.
Because the grassy area was raised up five feet above the sea, I was able to get this “low point of view” without laying on the ground. The Killdeer did make me work for the shots though, because initially it was quite suspicious of me. I slowly made my way to a corner in the embankment wall, backed up against it, then waited patiently for the bird to become comfortable with me. After a while, it decided I was not a threat, and continued foraging for worms.
This story illustrates the importance of understanding animal psychology, respecting their well-being, and being patient.
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The sheer mastery of your craft is absolutely breathtaking! It doesn’t matter how many times I see you do it – every time, you leave me stunned trying to comprehend such skill!
For a mere minute or two, you circle over the water before you suddenly pull in your wings, tilt down and accelerate towards the surface like a meteor about to strike the planet! Yet, there's only a small splash. How can you even see anything with the sun glaring on the choppy water and the wind blasting in your eyes? I really don’t know, but moments later you fly up out of the water carrying a fish. You are so good at what you do, even the bald eagles who live up the river sometimes find it easier to steal a fish off you rather than catch their own.
You only come here in the summer to raise a family, and it's a privilege to witness your tireless devotion. Many times a day, you commute back and forth over the roofs of Gold Beach with your slippery passengers in an iron grip … except once in a while you do drop someone and so it’s wise to wear a hat. I also wanted to tell you how sorry I was to see the great big nest in my street destroyed by the winter storms this year. It will take you years to rebuild, but you’ve started on it. You're so beautiful and accomplished!
Be one worldwide superhero
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I love this beauty of nature expressed in the warm smile of ordinary flowers, simply floral mastery.
There was a grassy embankment on which this cute Killdeer kept zipping around. It darted here and there, occasionally pausing and making the distinctive Killdeer peeping sounds. Initially it was quite suspicious of me. I slowly made my way to a corner in the embankment wall, backed up against it, kept my face behind the camera to appear less threatening, and waited patiently for the bird to become comfortable with me. After a while, it decided I was not a threat, and continued foraging for worms.
The Killdeer approached so close to me that I was unable to fit the small bird in the frame completely. This was great, because it afforded me the opportunity to do minimal cropping and come up with a beautiful close up portrait.
This story illustrates the importance of understanding animal psychology, respecting their well-being, and being patient.
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While preparing to leave a photography location in the evening, I noticed a few rabbits grazing at edge of the parking lot. Small mammals such as rabbits are often very skittish, and I was also physically exhausted after a very long day of extreme photography, but I stayed true to my philosophy of giving everything 110% effort. I believe when you give that extra 10% of effort or patience, magical things often happen.
So I put my camo jacket, facemask, and gloves on, snuck out a ways and got prone on the ground with my Skimmer Pod. Shortly after, the animals proceeded to graze closer and closer to me. Eventually a rabbit go so close to me that its head filled the frame and my lens could no longer focus on it.
It was a fun and exciting experience to be in their world, at close range, and I am extremely pleased with the resulting image.
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I love when a perfect opportunity fortuitously occurs, allowing a fantastic image to be captured without much effort. This RWBB appeared on a nice perch with a clean background, in great light, while I was walking on a boardwalk, on my way to photograph some goslings. I captured the image while handholding my 500mm lens. By contrast, the gosling photos I took shortly after, required extensive physical and mental effort, but were well worth it.
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Red Kite,
Agility and mastery in the air are synonymous with with the kites. the Red Kite adds the appeal of colour and pattern, It is easily separated from the heavier, less elegant Buzzard, having more of the lightness of a harrier, but even greater flexibility and elasticity in its movements, Where common, it gathers in groups of ten or even up to forty wherever food is concentrated,
Flight;- direct flight slow and steady with supple, deep wingbeats, often twists as rudder, soars well but not usually to any great height, very aerobatic,
The kite flexes its wings and twistsits long tail from side to side to exploit air currents to the fill, it is capable of fast stoops and twisting dives,
Occurrence ;- Local in Great Britain, widespread in Spain, Portugal, France, parts of S Europe, and north to Baltic, In open countryside and wooded valleys, higher up in summer but in low valleys in winter, whwn it forages around towns and tips,
Voice;- High, long-drawn, wailing or squealing weieieee-ow, higher-pitched than Buzzard.
Nesting;- Large nest of sticks, rags, earth, and rubbish in tree, well-hidden, 2-4 eggs, 1 brood, March - June,
Feeding;- Eats dead animals, such as rabbits or sheep, catches birds up to crow or gull size in surprise dash, also feeds on insects, worms,
Order;- Accipitriformes,
Family;- Accipitridae,
Species;- Milvus milvus,
Length;- 60 - 65cm ( 23.5 - 26in ),
Wingspan;- 1.45 - 1.65m ( 4.75 - 5.5ft ),
Weight;- 0.75 - 1.3kg ( 1.75 - 2.75lb ),
Social;- Small flocks,
Lifespan;- Up to 25 years,
Status;- Secure,
Another shot from my delve into my red kite archives.
One of my main pleasures in life over the years has been watching red kites. A bird I have truly fallen in love with and never tire of watching.
I remember seeing my first one in Wales at a falconry exhibition, when even there, very few birds survived in the wild.
Fortunately now due to the combined efforts of the RSPB and wildlife trust the Welsh population is booming and these beauties have been reintroduced all around the UK.
A successful reintroduction was at Eccup in Leeds and these beautiful birds can now be seen all over the city.
As a result I have a fairly large catalogue of shots. A few months ago I noticed Flickr had inexplicably removed several photos from my stream, including one from my showcase shots. I thus went back into the archives with a view to restoring at least my red kite picture. Fortunately all the pics have been restored by Flickr but as a result I found several previously discarded shots of which this is one.
So many thanks to Flickr without whom this shot would never have seen the light of day.
Red Kite - Milvus Milvus
Harewood Estate - Leeds
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