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Is there anything more beautiful than an african sunrise?
Ndutu NCA, Tanzania
Better be watched by an animal than a nosy man.
The world is like a book and those, who do not travel, only read the first page.
If you only visit 2 continents in your lifeteime, visit Africa, twice.
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Most pups tend to sleep off a rather large meal. This grey seal pup was very lively and a complete cutey... lots of engagement with the camera.
Donna Nook is a wonderful place to visit on the Lincolnshire coast. There tends to be a really biting cold wind coming in from the sea but you forget all that with the wonders of what is on that beach. My friend and I witnessed a birth and..... unfortunately lots of fighting between naturally protective mothers protecting their pups and males wanting their pick of who to mate with. Then of course there are the numerous pups who, when awake, will grace your camera with some lovely images.
Photographed at Donna Nook, UK
Hibiscus In temperate zones, probably the most commonly grown ornamental species is Hibiscus syriacus, the common garden hibiscus, also known in some areas as the "Rose of Althea" or "Rose of Sharon" (but not to be confused with the unrelated Hypericum calycinum, also called "Rose of Sharon"). In tropical and subtropical areas, the Chinese hibiscus (H. rosa-sinensis), with its many showy hybrids, is the most popular hibiscus.
One of the most common and widespread sparrows in North America. Fairly large with a long, rounded tail. Overall coarsely patterned with gray and brown, usually with more reddish-brown wings and tail. Look especially for thick brown streaks on the underparts and a broad dark mustache stripe. Significant variation in plumage geographically: relatively pale and rusty in the southwestern U.S.; blacker streaking in California; overall dusky in the Pacific Northwest. Larger, longer-tailed and usually more rusty than Savannah Sparrow. Found in a variety of scrubby habitats both near and far from human development, especially edges of fields, often near water. Listen for husky "chimp" calls and melodic song with chips and trills. (eBird)
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I was convinced that this juvenile Song Sparrow was actually a Lincoln's Sparrow because of the buffy cheeks and fine streaking. However, I was proven wrong by local experts (again). Juvenile sparrows are so hard to ID. Doesn't matter - I love Song Sparrows and am happy to see another one has survived to brighten my day.
Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. August 2022.
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In most cities, alleys are usually seen as places you don’t go into after dark. But, I find they make for interesting black and white photography. Like most cities, Windsor, Ontario has it’s share of deserted alleys waiting to be photographed.
The most famous of the many waterfalls and flumes in the first few miles of the River Severn's existence.
Hafren forest, Powys, Wales, UK
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The most wonderful thing about this time of year is being with those you love. Or, the anticipation of being with those you love. ❤️
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistltoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When loved ones are near
It's the most wonderful time
Yes the most wonderful time
Most of the time in the morning I take my two dogs Lucky and Lara to our favorite place near the beach. They love the fresh air and they enjoy investigating every single spot where another dog has passed by. I dedicate this photograph to both of them! It's one more morning that we are together and that for me is a real blessing! One more sunrise in our lives!....
I've often shot the sunrise from this spot, but on this occasion, it was so brief, but perhaps the most special...
Stare at the waves...I swear they're moving!
Los Volcanes, Petroglyph National Monument
West Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Pentax K-1 Mark II
HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR
Like most of Galapagos, Sombrero Chino (Chinese Hat) is volcanic in origin. The exploration path starts with a gorgeous beach, bright red Sally Lightfoot crabs and marine iguanas. The path goes past a colony of endemic Galapagos sea lions before passing a lava field: look for the lava cactus growing in the cracks. On the beach, keep your eyes open for the American Oystercatcher, a wading bird with a distinctive orange beak. On the trail, you may see lava lizards.
This is the most common antelope of the bushveld regions of South Africa. The Impala is preyed upon by most of the large carnivores, and should one of them spot danger, it will snort an alarm and the whole herd will scatter. It is one of the treats offered by nature to see this antelope perform their incredible 3 metre high and 12 metre long leaps.
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A cactus (plural: cacti) is a member of the plant family Cactaceae, a family comprising about 127 genera with some 1750 known species of the order Caryophyllales. The word "cactus" derives, through Latin, from the Ancient Greek κάκτος, kaktos, Cacti occur in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Most cacti live in habitats subject to at least some drought. Many live in extremely dry environments, even being found in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on earth. Cacti show many adaptations to conserve water. Almost all cacti are succulents, meaning they have thickened, fleshy parts adapted to store water. Cacti are native to the Americas, ranging from Patagonia in the south to parts of western Canada in the north.
...aaaaaand finally I manage to take some shots. Who knew how much 'fun' it is, to get going on a new machine ;)
Driving home the other day I noticed three deer so inquisitive, watching a couple and a golden retriever walking by. Everybody was staring at everybody, so I stopped and took a picture of the deer.
Most of the things we need to be most fully alive never come in busyness. They grow in rest.
― Mark Buchanan
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Yet it is doubtful whether most people realize how extraordinarily slippery a liar the camera is :-)
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HPPT! HBW!
camellia, sarah p duke gardens, duke university, durham, north carolina
The Patwon Ji ki Haveli is the most important and the largest haveli, as it was the first erected in Jaisalmer. It is not a single haveli but a cluster of 5 small havelis. The first in the row is also the most popular, and is also known as Kothari's Patwa Haveli. The first among these was commissioned and constructed in the year 1805 by Guman Chand Patwa, then a rich trader of jewellery and fine brocades, and is the biggest and the most ostentatious. Patwa was a rich man and a renowned trader of his time and he could afford and thus order the construction of separate stories for each of his 5 sons. These were completed in the span of 50 years. All five houses were constructed in the first 60 years of the 19th century.[13] Patwon Ji Ki is renowned for its ornate wall paintings, intricate yellow sandstone-carved, gateways and archways
The Colored Canyon is one of the most visited attractions of the Sinai Peninsula / Egypt.
This subject is pretty close to the ground. Because of the large amount of dust that has been blown up, it can hardly be seen and becomes visible by pouring some water over it.
Der Colored Canyon ist eine der meistbesuchten Attraktionen der Sinai-Halbinsel/Ägypten.
Dieses Motiv befindet sich ziemlich nah am Boden. Wegen des vielen aufgewirbelten Staubs ist es kaum zu erkennen und wird dadurch sichtbar, indem man etwas Wasser darüber gießt.
DOUX - Bellami Hairstyle
REBORN feat Axolotl - Juicy Boobs & Top
**RE** DragonBorn Choker
Vibing -- Anna Earrings -- Silver
AG. Idol Eyes
Green Grass Dart (Ocybadistes walkeri)
This one obliged by opening its wings just as I was about to click.
Way behind today, we had a two hour wait to see Di's cardiologist - he had been called to the hospital. All is going well.
Will catch up as soon as I can.
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This is the most beautiful lake in Slovenia. Its water is so clear that you can see fish swimming in it.
The lake is surrounded by the peaks of the Triglav National Park.
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Glacial lake Bohinj, Julian Alps, Slovenia
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See my new photos in the "My Travels" album:
Cloudy weather in the Scandinavian mountains
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Tales of Forest lake
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The rain is passing
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Autumn colors of a mountain lake
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The pearl of the Salzkammergut lakes
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Autumn that steals the heart
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Face to face
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Весна на озере Бохинь
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Это самое красивое озеро Словении. Его вода настолько прозрачна, что вы можете увидеть плавающих рыб.
Озеро окружают вершины национального парка Триглав.
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Ледниковое озеро Бохинь, Юлийские Альпы, Словения
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Since most migrant waterfowl have moved north of Iowa now, chances are very good that this trumpeter swan pair will be nesting right here at Cardinal Marsh this year. This would be the fourth year in row for trumpeter swans to stay here and nest for the summer following a long and sad 150 year hiatus as they were hunted to the brink of extinction during the pioneer era.
Kaziranga is a vast expanse of tall elephant grass, marshland, and dense tropical moist broadleaf forests, criss-crossed by four major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, and the park includes numerous small bodies of water. Kaziranga has been the theme of several books, songs, and documentaries. The park celebrated its centennial in 2005 after its establishment in 1905 as a reserve forest. (Wikipedia)
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One of the trails through the forests of Kaziranga. You never know what youll find around the bend - birds, wetlands or even rhinos and elephants. A most amazing place.
Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India. March 2016.
Asian Adventures.
Sint Nicholaskerk is the most seen and at the same time overlooked church in Amsterdam as well as being one its most recent constructions, no one can miss this iconic structure upon arrival to the city walking from Centraal Station your eye is immediately drawn to it at 58 m in height it towers over the city skyline.
This Roman Catholic Church was designed by Architect Adrianus Bleijs and is a nod to the past combining elements of neo-Baroque and neo-Renaissance styles, completed in 1887 it was made a minor Basilica in 2012.
The church is dedicated to the 4th century charitable patron saint of children that became our Santa Claus as well as the patron saint of sailors and prostitutes, another winning combination.
In the Netherlands Santa Claus is known as Sinterklaas and a feast has been celebrated for over 700 years in his name and adopted in the early part of 20th century the tradition of leaving small gifts in children’s shoes was practiced on Dec 6th which has evolved now to become a Dec 5th evening tradition of gathering of family and friends to exchange gifts and laughter.
While Dutch Sinterklaas celebrations are mainly for the children its adult component is an annual grievance poem written to the recipient that must rhyme and be read out loud by the subject at the evening party all in good fun but beware you may get as good as you give.
I took this on Sept 10th, 2017 with my D750 and Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens at 58mm 15 sec f/16 ISO100 processed in LR, PS +Lumenzia, Topaz , Luminar and DXO
Disclaimer: My style is a study of romantic realism as well as a work in progress
WIKI:
Mostar (Bosnian pronunciation: [mǒstaːr]) is a city and municipality in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Inhabited by 105,797 people, it is the most important city in the Herzegovina region, its cultural capital, and the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. Mostar is situated on the Neretva River and is the fifth-largest city in the country. Mostar was named after the bridge keepers (mostari) who in the medieval times guarded the Stari Most (Old Bridge) over the Neretva. The Old Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most recognizable landmarks, and is considered one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture in the Balkans.
Perhaps the most famous view with Prague Castle and the St Vitus Cathedral on the hill. My first attempt at a blue hour shot, only heard about it a few months ago, still not used a tripod. This was taken from a river side restaurant, every table was taken by 5.00 pm.
Then as the sky darkened, cameras came out & you could not move or see the bridge for all the people, tripods & selfie shooters.
Great watching the more professional photographers with their multiple shots,long exposures & different filters.
One even felt sorry for me, looking at my expensive camera balanced on railings, he offer the use of his tripod, too late already taken this, not bad for a first attempt
At its most beautiful in the Winter, Distant Edge Coast is a breath of fresh air from the Northern Isles. A remote and serene place where you can reconnect with nature and truly be at peace. Visit Distant Edge Coast and Ice skate in the bay, enjoy music in the pub or just relax with a flask of hot chocolate and take in the atmosphere.
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