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This is an Egyptian goose at our river, the Neckar. Egyptian geese are native to Africa but they are very common here now too and in some areas they are even considered as a nuisance. I like them because they are usually not aggressive, not even if they have goslings. They are are quite useful to practice action shots too. :)
This is the only "wildlife" I have seen lately. Racoons can be such a nuisance in an urban setting but they are quite cute.
These beautiful birds live and roam freely on a street in a nearby city. I found out that the owner of the property where they live has died, so now I wonder what will happen to them. Some people think they're a nuisance because traffic has to slow/stop when they cross the road. It may take a minute out of a driver's life, but the beauty that fills that minute, even with their feathers down, is immeasurable.
We saw, for the first time, the peacocks doing their "mating dance" for the resident peahens.
What a sight that was! It was difficult to grab a decent shot, what with all the fluttering of tail feathers and body shaking, but it was fascinating.
While we were suitably impressed, the peahens looked as if they couldn't care less. Perhaps that's also part of the routine...ladies do like to be chased ;-)
Happy Wing Wednesday!
Eric Gofreed took me up to the lookout over the Sedona airport for the sunset view. The lookout was a wall of people, probably because it was not a work day. Rather than make a nuisance with my tripod, I shot a series of six images handheld to make the panorama. If there had been clouds in the sky, I likely would have asked for a spot to set up, but the golden hour light was nice. Sedona, Arizona, USA, November 2022
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Klaus Störtebeker
In Marienhafe schlief Klaus
sich vom Schiffekapern gern aus.
Im Kirchturm ganz oben
ließ er sich drauf loben:
Gegen Beute gab es Applaus.
Die Hanse erhob also Klage,
die likedeelersche* Plage
beraube die Gleichen,
nämlich die Reichen.
Ganz schlimm wäre deshalb die Lage!
Die Ratsherrn, vor Angst ganz beklommen,
gehörten nicht zu den Frommen:
Und in der Tat
half bezahlter Verrat!
Auf dem Richtblock gab's kein Entkommen.
Der rollenden Köpfe Klage
wurde keinem der Richter zur Plage.
Die Waage im Lot!
Niemand in Not!
Schütze Gott unsre glückliche Lage.
*Likedeeler = "Gleichteiler"
©Othmar Mahlmeister, 20.08.2018
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Klaus Störtebecke
In Marienhafe, Klaus
liked to get a good night's sleep after capturing ships.
At the top of the church tower
he let himself be praised:
There was applause in return for booty.
So the Hanseatic League filed a complaint
against the pirate plague, which was called:
"deprive the equals,
namely the rich!"
That's why their situation was so bad!
The councillors, all trembling with fear,
were not among the pious:
And indeed
paid betrayal helped!
There was no escape on the judgement block.
The lament of rolling heads
became a nuisance to none of the judges.
Justice had triumphed!
No one in trouble anymore!
May God protect our happy situation.
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On the 16th of January it snowed for the first time this winter in Amsterdam. Because the temperature was around freezing, the snow stayed there for a while. It only got a few centimeters of snow. The best advice is to stay indoors and turn the stove up a bit. Or of course to go outside to take some nice pictures. In addition to the nuisance, the snow also provides a lot of fun for children here in Amsterdam's Jordaan. Snowball fight, make snowmen or go sledding. All fun activities that children do in this beautiful snowy world. Those who think away for a while can imagine themselves in Hendrick Avercamp's world today. The snow was enough for a few hours of uninhibited winter fun in the streets of Amsterdam. Earlier in the afternoon it was still quiet on the gray canals, since the first snow had stuck to the ground by four o'clock, the neighborhood has turned out for an hour of carefree winter entertainment. The chance that the snow will still be there tomorrow morning seems quite small. During the night the snow may turn into rain and during the day it will be about 6 degrees.
This evening I walk in my neighbourhood and made some beautiful photos of a little layer of snow. The virgin white carpet of snow is crunching under my shoes. I began to remember why I love the winters so much. This time around, the canals remained relatively ice-free. The snow is a rare highlight in dark days, especially when you have small children. It is quite difficult to come up with something fun in these Covid lockdown days. After a while, sitting inside gets pretty monotonous for such a young kid. This is a welcome change. Photo taken here at the corner of Bloemgracht and Derde Leliedwarsstraat in Amsterdam. In de background you can see the former tower of Politiebureau Raampoort in Amsterdam, nowadays owned by a furniture and design store.
Op 16 januari heeft het voor het eerst deze winter gesneeuwd in Amsterdam. Omdat de temperatuur rond het vriespunt lag, bleef de sneeuw eventjes liggen. Een paar centimeters sneeuw werden het maar. Het beste advies is dan maar om lekker binnen te blijven en de kachel iets hoger te zetten. Of natuurlijk even naar buiten te gaan om wat mooie plaatjes te schieten. Naast de overlast zorgt de sneeuw ook voor veel plezier bij kinderen hier in de Amsterdamse Jordaan. Sneeuwballen gevecht, sneeuwpoppen maken of sleetje rijden. Allemaal leuke activiteiten die kinderen doen in deze mooie besneeuwde wereld. Wie even wegdenkt kan zich vandaag in Hendrick Avercamps wereld wanen. De sneeuw was voldoende voor een paar uur ongeremde winterpret in de straten van Amsterdam. Was het eerder op de middag nog rustig op de grijze grachten, sinds de eerste sneeuw tegen vier uur aan de grond bleef plakken, is de buurt uitgelopen voor een uurtje onbekommerd wintervermaak. De sneeuw is een schaars hoogtepuntje in donkere dagen, speciaal wanneer je kleine kinderen hebt. Het is in deze lockdowndagen best lastig iets leuks te verzinnen. Binnen zitten wordt na een tijdje best eentonig voor zo’n peuter. Dit is een welkome afwisseling. De kans dat de sneeuw er morgenochtend nog ligt lijkt vrij klein. In de nacht gaat de sneeuw mogelijk over in regen en overdag wordt het dan zo'n 6 graden. Foto gemaakt op de hoek Bloemgracht en Derde Leliedwarsstraat in Amsterdam. Op de achtergrond zie je de voormalige toren van Politiebureau Raampoort in Amsterdam, tegenwoordig eigendom van een meubel- en designwinkel.
ROE DEER (CAPREOLUS CAPREOLUS) | ADULT MALE | 05-2023 | TICINO | SWITZERLAND
VIDEO of the deer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3GFWK6hGYc&t=1s
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THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO:
When I decided a couple of years ago that my nature photography would be focusing only on what I was able to capture from within my garden or its immediate surroundings, I was aware I would likely never be able to shoot anything bigger than insects and reptiles, and perhaps - if I got lucky - birds.
You can find the reasoning behind my admittedly very limiting approach to photography here in case you're interested www.flickr.com/photos/191055893@N07/52278144284/in/datepo... ; I'm only bringing it up again because due to this self-imposed "strictly-garden" rule, a shot like the one above was something I originally never could have hoped for.
I captured this roe buck in May 2023, but unlike with the last photo I posted here, I didn't break my own rule. Nature always surprises me - but I guess I should start at the beginning. As some of you might remember, in spring 2022 I had already had an unexpected encounter with a roe deer, a beautiful female, just outside my garden. This made me realize that against all odds and contrary to what I had believed, bigger forest wildlife occasionally DID venture close enough to my garden for me to photograph it - just never once the sun was up and human activity in the village had started.
I was able to capture lady roe deer with my camera the following day from within my premises, but due to the low light conditions and high ISO required, the resulting image was so grainy it looked more like a Van Gogh painting than a photo, and so I opted for black-and-white: www.flickr.com/photos/191055893@N07/52441239338/in/datepo...
My doe-eyed neighbor subsequently returned on several occasions, always in the early hours, though she would inevitably retreat back into the forest as soon as sunrise approached, and I was never able to get a daylight shot. That was fine though; I was over the moon that I had gotten a photo of this beautiful animal at all, because that was already more than I ever expected.
Cut to spring last year, when my whole vacation went down the drain - quite literally - because it drowned in a seemingly never-ending downpour of rain. The entire month of May was cold, damp, dark and miserable, and the only cheerful thing about it was the sign attached to Heaven's floodgates: "YES, WE'RE OPEN: ALL DAY, EVERY DAY!" 😄
I rarely left the house, but one time when I briefly did go out around noon to inspect how much damage the constant downpour had caused to the terrain around my vacation home, I was greeted by a wonderful surprise: an impressive, almost regal looking roe buck was grazing peacefully in the meadow just below my garden.
"Of course!" I thought, mentally face-palming myself for not realizing sooner what should have been obvious to a country bumpkin like me from the beginning: the constant rainfall may have been a nuisance to us people, but precisely because it kept humans in, the animals of the forest dared to come out.
In such damp conditions, with no two-legged creatures around threatening them, the wildlife of the nearby woods enjoyed the rare privilege of grazing in the open field in broad daylight (well, calling it "broad" might be a bit of a stretch considering the lousy weather, but there WAS daylight alright - at least I could see my hands and it was definitely day 😉 ).
I wondered how many times in the past weeks I would have had the opportunity to finally get a "noise-free" shot of this shy ungulate if only I had remembered that I always used to go out and observe wildlife as a child when the weather was bad. But I certainly wouldn't let THIS chance here pass; carefully, veeeeery slowly I retreated back into the house to get my camera.
When I returned, the roe buck was thankfully still there (I glimpsed him through the bushes in my garden), and so I confidently applied what I consider my greatest (and some might say only 😂) real skill as a nature photographer: the SSA (that's short for "Sneaky-Stealth Approach" in case you wondered😉). I pride myself in having mastered this high art, and now was the moment to put it to use.
Alas, things did not go as planned. Just as I stretched my head out from behind the young ash tree that served as my cover and was about to set one foot into a more stable position (naturally in slow motion - as is protocol for the SSA 😉), Mr. Roe Buck decided to look up - and our eyes met.
Needless to say, we were both not happy. A - very - brief exchange of looks (or rather stares) followed, which I would translate into language thusly:
Roe Buck (startled): "What the -... Why are you out of the house, human? It's raining: this is against the rules!"
Me (pleading): "I'm really sorry. Can't we just pretend you didn't see me so I can photograph you? Please?"
Roe Buck (outraged): "How dare you! This is entirely out of order: I shall report this!"
And with a last clearly disgusted look at the unruly human he took off and darted towards the woods. But just before he reached the forest, he stopped and turned around. For a moment he just stood there in the tall grass, completely still, and looked back at me as if he wanted to make sure he hadn't just seen some ghastly apparition, which allowed me to get the shot you see above.
That moment only lasted a couple of seconds, then Mr. Roe Buck stepped gracefully into the woods and disappeared from my eyes. But he made good on his promise: as soon as he had reached the safety of the dense chestnut forest that surrounds our tiny village he started barking loudly, making sure every inhabitant got the report that a human was lose in the neighborhood.
I was more than satisfied though; the photo you can see here was taken from almost 30 meters away, and even though it lacks any real depth of field and isn't exactly crisp, I love the pose and the eye contact, and I think it conveys quite well what an elegant creature this is.
And I'm happy to report that the roe buck apparently didn't hold a grudge, as he subsequently came back many times (he was - and still is - easily recognizable by his unusual, very distinct almost white "mask").
The meadow below my garden is apparently his "turf", and I've been able to photograph (and film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3GFWK6hGYc&t=1s ) him and his most loyal lady friend on many more occasions than I could and frankly WOULD have wished for (because - you guessed it - the weather here has been lousy WAY too often, particularly this year 😂).
Thankfully though, I've gotten better at the SSA, which means that nowadays I manage to observe and photograph these noble creatures discretely enough that they don't have to complain about me to the forest police 😊.
That's all for now; many greetings from Switzerland and have a great start into the new week everyone! And as always: thank you all so much for letting me know what you think in the comments (even though it will take me ages to respond as I haven't even managed to thank everyone who has commented on the last photo - but I promise I will). 🙏 😊 ❤
These are only one of several varieties of strange looking mushrooms we have growing in our back yard. They may be a nuisance, but sometimes they can at least serve as photo subjects.
HSS
I often wear sunglasses while driving. Even when it's not particularly sunny. I simply like the way the world looks gazing through polarized lenses. There's a crispness to the landscape. And tremendous depth to the sky. I see things as I imagine them to be when out shooting on location. It's very deceiving at times. I'll be driving along and start wondering if the cloud structure I'm seeing is really there, or just a wondrous enhancement of the sunglasses. I find myself lifting them up every now and then so I can compare the scene with my own (unfiltered) eyes. Most of the time, the cloud structure is really there, just nowhere near as dramatic. No matter how often I go through this little routine, the pattern keeps repeating. I should know by now, but curiosity always gets the best of me. And what's one more driving distraction.
Ironically I totally shun the use of sunglasses when out shooting. They are nothing but a nuisance, and if I do wear them, I'm constantly having to remove them to take photos. And in the past this usually resulted in setting them down somewhere and never seeing them again. I do use polarizing and ND filters on occasion. But again, there's the hassle factor. The less time spent groping around with equipment, the more immediacy in the photos.
Sometimes I have this weird sensation while shooting where I stop seeing detail and concentrate only on shapes. It's as if my mind adopts some sort of filtration. I find it's a very good way to hot the creative 'pause' button and reevaluate (or perhaps reinterpret) a session. Such was the case recently working with model Carol. Looking across a meadow of verdant green grass under a bright sky, my mind went into filter mode and Carol become a complete silhouette. In that moment, her shape dominated the scene as the landscape seemed to melt all around her...
Maybe it’s ok to find joy and interest in places, moments and things that others don’t seem to notice or value. Maybe it’s more important for you to find glimmers of hope and beauty in your surroundings than to worry about fitting in with the opinions of others. Maybe it’s most helpful for you to remember your perspective can help set the tone for your frame of mind. Maybe, after all the pain, devastation and sadness you’ve experienced and continue to live with, your perspective of finding joy in little things is your way of fighting for life—a truly beautiful and amazing act after all you’ve been through and continue to experience.
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While in the kitchen I saw a little jar that Hannah (our youngest daughter) put on the windowsill with some water and dandelions that had gone to seed because they had been there for a few days. I thought they were beautiful, captivating and fascinating. I thought about how this depended on my perspective. A lot of people see dandelions as weeds, spray their yards and make sure not to have any dandelions growing in their lawn. We have a plentiful “crop” of dandelions in our yard. I think dandelions are beautiful, add some color (yellow is my favorite color) and cheer to our yard. I love seeing them and thought it was wonderful that Hannah finds them beautiful too. Even though I think dandelions are beautiful and love knowing they benefit bees I still hear in my mind the criticisms of people who think they’re weeds that need to be prevented. I try to remember that I find beauty and joy even in this part of creation that many others see as a nuisance, that maybe it’s ok to enjoy what many people consider weeds (even though they’re not actually weeds) and it seems to be a challenging battle to allow myself the freedom to enjoy dandelions. By spending some time capturing these dandelions I allowed myself the freedom to enjoy these dandelions.
[image created on 4-30-2023]
Dandelion Seed Head ~~By Jackie~~
Dandelion Taraxacum
A native perennial, found in waysides, fields, cultivated borders and lawns. Considered by most gardeners to be an unwanted and nuisance weed, the dandelion flowers only open in full sun. The leaves can be cooked or eaten in salads, and are said to be delicious, although I have never tried them myself.
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On the 16th of January it snowed for the first time this winter in Amsterdam. Because the temperature was around freezing, the snow stayed there for a while. It only got a few centimeters of snow. The best advice is to stay indoors and turn the stove up a bit. Or of course to go outside to take some nice pictures. In addition to the nuisance, the snow also provides a lot of fun for children here in Amsterdam's Jordaan. Snowball fight, make snowmen or go sledding. All fun activities that children do in this beautiful snowy world. Those who think away for a while can imagine themselves in Hendrick Avercamp's world today. The snow was enough for a few hours of uninhibited winter fun in the streets of Amsterdam. Earlier in the afternoon it was still quiet on the gray canals, since the first snow had stuck to the ground by four o'clock, the neighborhood has turned out for an hour of carefree winter entertainment. The chance that the snow will still be there tomorrow morning seems quite small. During the night the snow may turn into rain and during the day it will be about 6 degrees.
This evening I walk in my neighbourhood and made some beautiful photos of a little layer of snow. The virgin white carpet of snow is crunching under my shoes. I began to remember why I love the winters so much. This time around, the canals remained relatively ice-free and there was a little layer of snow. Photo taken here at the corner of Nieuwe Leliestraat and Derde Egelantiersdwarsstraat in Amsterdam.
Op 16 januari heeft het voor het eerst deze winter gesneeuwd in Amsterdam. Omdat de temperatuur rond het vriespunt lag, bleef de sneeuw eventjes liggen. Een paar centimeters sneeuw werden het maar. Het beste advies is dan maar om lekker binnen te blijven en de kachel iets hoger te zetten. Of natuurlijk even naar buiten te gaan om wat mooie plaatjes te schieten. Naast de overlast zorgt de sneeuw ook voor veel plezier bij kinderen hier in de Amsterdamse Jordaan. Sneeuwballen gevecht, sneeuwpoppen maken of sleetje rijden. Allemaal leuke activiteiten die kinderen doen in deze mooie besneeuwde wereld. Wie even wegdenkt kan zich vandaag in Hendrick Avercamps wereld wanen. De sneeuw was voldoende voor een paar uur ongeremde winterpret in de straten van Amsterdam. Was het eerder op de middag nog rustig op de grijze grachten, sinds de eerste sneeuw tegen vier uur aan de grond bleef plakken, is de buurt uitgelopen voor een uurtje onbekommerd wintervermaak. De kans dat de sneeuw er morgenochtend nog ligt lijkt vrij klein. In de nacht gaat de sneeuw mogelijk over in regen en overdag wordt het dan zo'n 6 graden.
It is not a good idea to ignore our more common birds, even those that sadly many consider as pests. So here is a shot of a Feral Pigeon clicked in Mysore a few years back. Owing to their ability to create large amounts of excrement and also destroy crops they are largely considered a nuisance and an invasive species, with steps being taken in many municipalities to lower their numbers or even completely eradicate them. This is a tribute to the humble pigeon.
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On the 16th of January it snowed for the first time this winter in Amsterdam. Because the temperature was around freezing, the snow stayed there for a while. It only got a few centimeters of snow. The best advice is to stay indoors and turn the stove up a bit. Or of course to go outside to take some nice pictures. In addition to the nuisance, the snow also provides a lot of fun for children here in Amsterdam's Jordaan. Snowball fight, make snowmen or go sledding. All fun activities that children do in this beautiful snowy world. Those who think away for a while can imagine themselves in Hendrick Avercamp's world today. The snow was enough for a few hours of uninhibited winter fun in the streets of Amsterdam. Earlier in the afternoon it was still quiet on the gray canals, since the first snow had stuck to the ground by four o'clock, the neighborhood has turned out for an hour of carefree winter entertainment. The chance that the snow will still be there tomorrow morning seems quite small. During the night the snow may turn into rain and during the day it will be about 6 degrees.
This evening I walk in my neighbourhood and made some beautiful photos of a little layer of snow. The virgin white carpet of snow is crunching under my shoes. I began to remember why I love the winters so much. This time around, the canals remained relatively ice-free. The snow is a rare highlight in dark days, especially when you have small children. It is quite difficult to come up with something fun in these Covid lockdown days. After a while, sitting inside gets pretty monotonous for such a young kid. This is a welcome change. When it snows the light and atmosphere is really beautiful. The Westerkerk - Western church is a Protestant church in Amsterdam, built in 1620-1631 after a design by Hendrick de Keyser. The Old Wester church is right next to Amsterdam's Jordaan district. Leaning gabled houses and the city’s most charming canals. The steep bridges over the canals in Amsterdam are really slippery, especially for cars. The best way to travel in the snow is by bicycle, tram, walking or better by sleds. Photo taken here at the corner of Egelantiersgracht and Eerste Leliedwarsstraat in Amsterdam.
Op 16 januari heeft het voor het eerst deze winter gesneeuwd in Amsterdam. Omdat de temperatuur rond het vriespunt lag, bleef de sneeuw eventjes liggen. Een paar centimeters sneeuw werden het maar. Het beste advies is dan maar om lekker binnen te blijven en de kachel iets hoger te zetten. Of natuurlijk even naar buiten te gaan om wat mooie plaatjes te schieten. De Jordaan is bedolven onder een mooi laagje sneeuw zoals hierboven op de Hilletjesbrug op de Egelantiersgracht. De Westerkerk aan de rand van de Jordaan is tussen 1620 en 1631 in renaissancestijl gebouwd naar ontwerpen van bouwmeester Hendrick de Keyser. Sinds 2004 maakt het deel uit van de Protestantse Kerk. Naast de overlast zorgt de sneeuw ook voor veel plezier bij kinderen hier in de Amsterdamse Jordaan. Sneeuwballen gevecht, sneeuwpoppen maken of sleetje rijden. Allemaal leuke activiteiten die kinderen doen in deze mooie besneeuwde wereld. Wie even wegdenkt kan zich vandaag in Hendrick Avercamps wereld wanen. De sneeuw was voldoende voor een paar uur ongeremde winterpret in de straten van Amsterdam. Was het eerder op de middag nog rustig op de grijze grachten, sinds de eerste sneeuw tegen vier uur aan de grond bleef plakken, is de buurt uitgelopen voor een uurtje onbekommerd wintervermaak. De sneeuw is een schaars hoogtepuntje in donkere dagen, speciaal wanneer je kleine kinderen hebt. Het is in deze lockdowndagen best lastig iets leuks te verzinnen. Binnen zitten wordt na een tijdje best eentonig voor zo’n peuter. Dit is een welkome afwisseling. De kans dat de sneeuw er morgenochtend nog ligt lijkt vrij klein. In de nacht gaat de sneeuw mogelijk over in regen en overdag wordt het dan zo'n 6 graden. Foto gemaakt op de Egelantiersgracht en Eerste Leliedwarsstraat in Amsterdam. Op de achtergrond zie je de Westerkerk.
Solarpunk is a subgenre of speculative fiction that imagines a future where humans coexist harmoniously with nature and technology, integrating them seamlessly into the environment. However, the small mountain town featured in the Solar Punk Series paints a slightly different picture, portraying a sleepy locale largely untouched by historical change, with the exception of the thriving and abundant wildlife that now permeates the surroundings.
The DaD "Positano Cobblestone Pathway" has been used to create the courtyard in this scene, but is a full kit for creating beautiful paths. It is intricately designed and offers a range of texture options. Additionally, the Swank & Co. Love Meter Oak enhances the ambiance of the setting and would also complement various other environments. Both items are available for purchase at their respective main stores.
DaD - maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Brookhurst%20Cove/113/167/...
Swank & Co. - maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Swank%20Events/162/65/2516
**JPK 1930 Morris Column
**JPK 1930 Old Kiosk
17_8f8 - New Beginnings - Geese
[ContraptioN] Decor: Old Lamp Post h4.5m
Broken Mossy Brick Wall (various) (MeshedUp)
CoolerBox GREEN Open
DaD "Mountain Straight Pine Trees x 3" mesh c/m 1.0
DaD Positano Path Square 4x4
DRD - Grimy Cobblestone Streets
floorplan. commit no nuisance sign
HISA - Flora wildflower grass - Grass Greens
HISA - Hanging vines (various)
MeshedUp: Cliff_Tree Summer 1
MeshedUp: Speria Shrub - Green 2
NOMAD // Fortune Teller
Nutmeg. Winter Brunch Teapot & Newspapers
Swank & Co. Love Meter Oak (Animated)
The Hive - "Waiting for a Sign" Sign
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On the 16th of January it snowed for the first time this winter in Amsterdam. Because the temperature was around freezing, the snow stayed there for a while. It only got a few centimeters of snow. The best advice is to stay indoors and turn the stove up a bit. Or of course to go outside to take some nice pictures. In addition to the nuisance, the snow also provides a lot of fun for children here in Amsterdam's Jordaan. Snowball fight, make snowmen or go sledding. All fun activities that children do in this beautiful snowy world. Those who think away for a while can imagine themselves in Hendrick Avercamp's world today. The snow was enough for a few hours of uninhibited winter fun in the streets of Amsterdam. Earlier in the afternoon it was still quiet on the gray canals, since the first snow had stuck to the ground by four o'clock, the neighborhood has turned out for an hour of carefree winter entertainment. The chance that the snow will still be there tomorrow morning seems quite small. During the night the snow may turn into rain and during the day it will be about 6 degrees.
This evening I walk in my neighbourhood and made some beautiful photos of a little layer of snow. The virgin white carpet of snow is crunching under my shoes. I began to remember why I love the winters so much. Photo taken of the statue "Nieuwe Naatje". Originally, Naatje van de Dam is a National Monument that stood on the Dam square in Amsterdam between 1856 and 1914. It was a symbol of the popular spirit at the time of the Belgian secession war. On the occasion of another anniversary, now the 700th anniversary of Amsterdam, Naatje has returned to the city again. The statue is not an imitation or replica of Naatje from the 19th century, but a contemporary version of Hanna Mobach and was therefore called "Nieuwe Naatje". This statue has stood in various places in the city, now it is at the Raampoort - Bullebaksluis on the Marnixstraat. On the pedestal it says: 700 returned home on 15 May 1975 in honor of Amsterdam.
Op 16 januari heeft het voor het eerst deze winter gesneeuwd in Amsterdam. Omdat de temperatuur rond het vriespunt lag, bleef de sneeuw eventjes liggen. Een paar centimeters sneeuw werden het maar. Het beste advies is dan maar om lekker binnen te blijven en de kachel iets hoger te zetten. Of natuurlijk even naar buiten te gaan om wat mooie plaatjes te schieten. Naast de overlast zorgt de sneeuw ook voor veel plezier bij kinderen hier in de Amsterdamse Jordaan. Sneeuwballen gevecht, sneeuwpoppen maken of sleetje rijden. Allemaal leuke activiteiten die kinderen doen in deze mooie besneeuwde wereld. Wie even wegdenkt kan zich vandaag in Hendrick Avercamps wereld wanen. De sneeuw was voldoende voor een paar uur ongeremde winterpret in de straten van Amsterdam. Was het eerder op de middag nog rustig op de grijze grachten, sinds de eerste sneeuw tegen vier uur aan de grond bleef plakken, is de buurt uitgelopen voor een uurtje onbekommerd wintervermaak. De sneeuw is een schaars hoogtepuntje in donkere dagen, speciaal wanneer je kleine kinderen hebt. Het is in deze lockdowndagen best lastig iets leuks te verzinnen. Binnen zitten wordt na een tijdje best eentonig voor zo’n peuter. Dit is een welkome afwisseling. Foto genomen van het beeldje Nieuwe Naatje. Oorspronkelijk is Naatje van de Dam een Nationaal Monument dat tussen 1856 en 1914 op de Dam in Amsterdam heeft gestaan. Het was een symbool van de volksgeest ten tijde van de Belgische afscheidingsoorlog. Ter gelegenheid van een ander jubileum, nu het 700 jarig bestaan van Amsterdam, is Naatje opnieuw teruggekeerd in de stad. Het beeld is geen imitatie of replica van Naatje uit de 19e eeuw, maar een eigentijdse versie van Hanna Mobach en werd daarom Nieuwe Naatje genoemd. Dit beeld heeft op verschillende plekken in de stad gestaan, nu staat het bij de Raampoort - Bullebaksluis op de Marnixstraat. Op de sokkel staat: Op 15 mei 1975 ter ere van Amsterdam 700 weer thuisgebracht.
We went for a hike on Christmas Day thinking the blue skies would last all day. Once we got to the shores of Georgian Bay in the Bruce Peninsula National Park, huge snowflakes descended on us! It felt like we were in a gigantic snowglobe. It snowed so hard we had to try to keep our gear dry. It was a nuisance yet magical at the same time. I was under an overhanging rock getting this shot of my husband who was trying to capture the icicles on the evergreen tree. It was Christmas "au natural" .
The liquidambar (sweet gum) ....always early with red leaves here in Berkeley. The City has planted a lot of them as sidewalk trees. They look beautiful, but the nuts are a nuisance underfoot during autumn and winter!
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Dandelions. Very common weed that adorns urban areas, gardens, fields and just about anywhere. Whatever you think of it, its various stages of transition are magical from a photographic perspective.
Dandelions may be considered a nuisance in parts of the garden, especially in weed-free lawns but have many herbal uses and are a good early source of nectar and pollen for insects so worth tolerating where possible.
Taraxacum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, which consists of species commonly known as Dandelions.
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A small sweet gum leaf, on a very small sweet gum (Liquidambar) tree. This was the only leaf on it. Leaf colors on sweet gums can range from green (of course) to autumn colors of red, orange, yellow, and even purple, sometimes on the same tree. No wonder the plant is often used as an ornamental, even though the fruits are a nuisance to deal with.
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Statue of a remarkable dog known by his nickname Just Nuisance who lived until 1944 in Simon's Town, Western Cape. This dog - beloved by the local seamen - was able to ride on trains alone, knowing the stations to get in and out. Not legal thought the railway company trying to forbid this travellings. Finally, a commander of the Royal Navy appointed the dog as "able seaman" to legalize the dogs train rides.
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There I was, stood at the kitchen sink, looking out the window, and I saw the sun lighting up this stuff. It's a nuisance and no matter how many times I chop it back and dig it up, it comes back. It even seems to have thrived in the snow and ice!
A Canebrake Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) from Angelina County, Texas.
Snakes are among the most despised, vilified, and persecuted groups of animals in the country. They are often seen as a dangerous threat or disgusting nuisance. As a result they are wantonly killed, with many adopting a philosophy that "the only good snake is a dead snake." They are even intentionally killed in places far from homes or human activity. I know that many of us have seen evidence of this on quiet sandy backroads, including roads in protected areas such as National Parks, Preserves, and Forests - where tire tracks provide evidence that a driver swerved out of their way to hit a snake that had nearly made it across the road. I have even seen where they then back up over the dying animal several times to ensure that the deed is done.
The reasons for this disdain are likely varied, but it is a shame - one that I find infinitely frustrating as someone who admires these incredible, important animals. Pictured here is a beautiful timber, or canebrake, rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) that I had the good fortune of encountering with my close friend James Childress on his land in Angelina County, Texas. Rattlesnakes are among the "worst of worst" for many people. There is much lore surrounding their aggressive temperament and the danger they pose. Unsurprisingly, those who know their true nature find the opposite to be true. While, like humans, each snake has a unique personality, rattlesnakes are not prone to attack humans. Venom evolved as a prey acquisition mechanism. As it takes time to take effect, it is completely useless as a means of defense. And, because venom is metabolically expensive to produce, and the snakes depend on it for survival, they are highly reluctant to bite. That is why snakes of the genus Crotalus have evolved the rattle - a means of warning potential predators (and intruding humans) that they pack a punch. In other words, they provide us with every opportunity to retreat and avoid them. In fact, the VAST majority of individuals in the United States that are bit by venomous snakes in a given year are bit while intentionally approaching, handling, disturbing, or trying to kill the animal.
It is true that some rattlesnakes are reluctant to rattle. I have found, however, that those individuals tend to be particularly docile, and typically make no effort to bite, even when being handled or disturbed. Canebrake rattlesnakes are particularly quiet and calm. James and I stood a short distance from this snake, watching as it slowly and silently moved across the forest floor - a gentle giant of the forest that bore us no ill will. When disgust and fear are replaced by admiration and awe, one can see how truly beautiful these animals are. And they're beneficial. With so many species feeding on rodents, they provide natural pest and disease control. I accept that many will never change their opinion about snakes, but I hope that with good information and exposure, that some who once feared the serpent may come to appreciate them in time.
We have a huge dear problem in our residential neighborhood. They are everywhere - mostly doe. In fact yesterday alone, I chased literally 10 deer out of my back yard at the same time....10............all doe.
This buck has been roaming the neighborhood this year and I've seen him many times - always without my camera in hand.
Saturday, I was asked to take some family portraits at a park that is within walking distance of my home. Coincidentally on my way home - I finally saw him with my camera in hand. He has 7 points - 3 on one side and 4 on the other.
While they are beautiful animals - they are a nuisance in the neighborhood - eating just about everything we plant and leaving droppings throughout the yard.
A beautiful, common bird but a nuisance at every picnic site and outdoor restaurant in Kruger. They wait to swoop in for any crumbs, butter etc. left on the table when you leave or turn your back. They are the bane of every waiter and waitress but a colourful, fun addition to meal time.
This bird and its mate have pretty much been terrorizing the backyard lately. They've got two young, a regular bird who seems fairly independent, and a cowbird who can fly well but still demands the attention of its foster parents. I'm glad a regular bird was able to fledge, but the adults go crazy whenever I go near either one, flying extremely close and chipping all the while. It's more of a nuisance than an actual threat, but I'd like the young to hurry up and grow up so I can rest easy for a month or so until the next brood fledges.
Yushima Seidou (湯島聖堂) is a Confucian temple established by Tokugawa Tsunayoshi (徳川綱吉 1646 - 1709), the fifth shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1690. The original architecture was collapsed by the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923. The existing Chinese-style architecture is an RC reconstruction after the disaster.
Confucianism had been the official ideology of the Tokugawa shogunate.
Tokugawa Tsunayoshi was a fanatic Confucianist. He is negatively remembered for forcing an animal welfare policy based on Confucianism, in which he acted as if dogs' lives are more important than those of humans.
Japan is a rare country in Asia where dog meat is not eaten. It may be his influence because records of eating dogs exist before his ruling.
It is located on the opposite side of Ochanomizu Station across the Kandagawa. Hijiribashi bridge (聖橋 meaning "saint's bridge") was named due to its role to access the temple.
The national academy of Shouheizaka Gakumonjo (昌平坂学問所) was built in the temple site in 1790, which preceded the introduction of a modern education system in Japan and provided the basis for establishing national universities after Meiji Restoration.
Reflecting the history, educational institutions concentrate in this area. Bunkyou City (文京区) where the temple is located means "educational capital."
Buildings behind the temple was such a nuisance that I have decided finally to erase them with the AI tool of Lightroom.
These guys are the best friends anyone enjoying the outdoors could wish for. Last year, for whatever reason, they were late in arriving and the mosquitoes, gnats, and other flying nuisances took full advantage. This year a timely arrival insured that puttering around the yard or going for a walk was without wild hand-waving at various intervals to disperse the swarms of pesky ones. It's really quite remarkable to see the squadrons of these remarkable creatures on patrol serving the highly appreciated function of bodyguards. One of the rarely considered amenities of living on a lake, in which they spend the larger portion of their lives before emerging for their season in the sun.
This assortment was photographed comfortably on temporary leave from patrol duties surrounding my patio. A big thank you to all for their service.
These little white flowers grow everywhere around my garden, They are a bit of nuisance, but very beautiful up close.
Something a little different from my local regional park. Yup, wild pig with her 7 piglets. I was astounded. She moved quickly over that ridge so this was the only image I got.
The park is part of the Chino Basin where, interestingly, four CA counties meet (San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles). The basin's wild side turns out to be home for pigs as well as other local wildlife. The recent rains have pushed the pigs from their normal secluded homeland up and further out toward the park boundaries. So there you have it.
About wild pigs, from CA Dept. of Fish and Game: "Pigs (Sus scrofa) are native to Eurasia and northern Africa. In the early 1700s Spanish and Russian settlers introduced domestic pigs to California as livestock and many became feral. In the 1920s a Monterey county landowner introduced the European wild boar, a wild subspecies of Sus scrofa into California, which bred with the domestic pigs. The result of these introductions is a wild boar/feral domestic pig hybrid. ... Wild pigs currently exist in 56 of the state's 58 counties and can be found in a variety of habitats ranging from woodland, chaparral, meadow and grasslands. Wild pigs are omnivorous, consuming both plant and animal matter." They are now considered an invasive nuisance.
I stood near this fellow for much of the hour-long battle reenactment on a Saturday afternoon in 90-degree heat. Throughout the battle, he remained in the shade of the mock first-aid tent and occasionally offered some tidbit of information. His primary function was to keep gawkers behind a designated line. Not to point fingers but eager photographers were a minor nuisance, and a few times, he had to read them the riot act. I myself was a good boy and remained behind the line with my trusty telephoto lens, which performed much better than I would have expected.
The Common Grackle can be a nuisance in the yard at times but when they stop and perch for you, their colourful beauty soars.
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In de kruidengeneeskunde vindt een boerenwormkruidlotion toepassing bij schurft. Wat boerenwormkruid in de schoenen geplaatst zou helpen tegen chronische koorts. Het wordt verder gebruikt tegen onder andere artritis en verkoudheid.
In de plant komt het giftige thujon voor dat wormafdrijvend, vooral van spoel- en lintwormen, is. Ook was het kruid in gebruik om een abortus op te wekken. Hoge doses veroorzaken duizeligheid, krampen, buikpijn en kunnen dodelijk zijn.
Het kruid werd vroeger gebruikt tegen overlast gevende plaagdieren zoals muggen, mieren, vlooien en wormen. Het werd onder andere bij keukendeuren geplant, in slaapkamers in tuiltjes gehangen (tegen vliegen en muggen) of in kippenhokken gehangen (tegen bloedluis).
In kleine hoeveelheden wordt boerenwormkruid vermengd in groenkoeken of ovenkoeken en gebruikt om de smaak van eieren te verbeteren. In West-Vlaanderen wordt deze plant dan ook "pannekoekekrût" genoemd.
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In herbal medicine, a tansy lotion is used for scabies. Putting some tansy in the shoes would help against chronic fever. It is also used against arthritis and colds, among other things.
The plant contains the poisonous thujone, which is vermifuge, especially of roundworms and tapeworms. The herb was also used to induce an abortion. High doses cause dizziness, cramps, abdominal pain and can be fatal.
The herb was formerly used against nuisance pests such as mosquitoes, ants, fleas and worms. It was planted near kitchen doors, hung in tufts in bedrooms (against flies and mosquitoes) or hung in chicken coops (against red mite).
In small amounts, tansy is mixed into green cakes or oven cakes and used to enhance the taste of eggs. In West Flanders, this plant is therefore called "pannekoekekrût".
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"Blue is such a cold shelter..;"
Ce site de 80 hectares aménagé en espace de loisirs par la Communauté Urbaine de Dunkerque au début des années 70 propose en fait deux plans d'eau, qui constituent un relais migratoire important pour plusieurs espèces migratoires.
Malheureusement, la balade n'est pas particulièrement jouissive, les nuisances sonores apportées par l'autoroute Lille-Dunkerque qui longe le site rompant très rapidement le charme...
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This 80-ha spot, layed out as a leisure center by the Dunkerque City Council at the beginning of the 70ies, offers two ponds which are important for some birds migratory flows. Apart from that, a stroll around is not particularly brilliant, with all the charm-breaking noise pollution coming from the motorway nearby...
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Tumbleweed takes over the abandoned Farmers Home Hotel in Matong. Built in 1916 on the site of an existing pub, the building serviced the local area with general goods, liquor and short term accommodation. In 2007 the hotel experienced an internal fire that destroyed the first floor area along with damage to areas on ground floor. The grass, known as hairy panic grass (panicum effusum), becomes a tumbleweed under extremely dry conditions, in an effort to disperse its seeds, and can become a nuisance in outback residential areas. Matong has a population of less than 200 people and is located in the Riverina region of south western NSW, Australia.
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I have embivalent feelings about this species. Although undeniably beatiful, they can be a real nuisance. The females are very persistent at trying to get your blood and on occasions I have been followed by them for 20-30 minutes. They are, however, very cautious and so far I have not been bitten by one. This is in contrast to clegs (Haematopota sp), which are very stealthy and much more effective.
Humanity i love you
because you would rather black the boots of
success than enquire whose soul dangles from his
watch-chain which would be embarrassing for both
parties and because you
unflinchingly applaud all
songs containing the words country home and
mother when sung at the old howard
Humanity i love you because
when you’re hard up you pawn your
intelligence to buy a drink and when
you’re flush pride keeps
you from the pawn shop and
because you are continually committing
nuisances but more
especially in your own house
Humanity i love you because you
are perpetually putting the secret of
life in your pants and forgetting
it’s there and sitting down
on it
and because you are
forever making poems in the lap
of death Humanity
i hate you
(E.E.Cummings)
murale by S. Ligama
Apparently Cotinis mutabilis beetles are becoming a bit of a nuisance in Southern California, but I love their shiny greenness!
Balboa Park, October 2019.
Yes the mosquitos can be a nuisance when hiking or spending time outdoors here in Austin, but there not nearly as bad as the velociraptors.. #ReasonswhyyoudontwanttomovetoTexas
Policeman's helmet, bobby tops, copper tops, and gnome's hatstand can these be called.
Originally they came from Himalaya into our gardens.
Each plant can produce 1000 seeds that are thrown up to 5m from the plant. If the seeds end up in water or rivers, they can be spread over long distances. The plants outcompete other species through modification of the soil chemistry. In this way, they can form dense mats and displace the natural plant species.
This threatens life and species diversity along the river. When mats of giant spring seeds rot away in the autumn, they leave bare ground that provides no protection against erosion.
What a nuisance they have become, and people think they are nice to have in their surroundings and aren't thinking longer than their nose.
These should be defeated if you see them, and the deposit should be handled with care too.
Isopropyl alcohol wipes, intended for first-aid purposes but come in handy for cleaning tasks, too. Use once, then toss in the trash, not the toilet; a recent label update has a prominent DO NOT FLUSH warning with a larger pictograph since the fabric does not decompose and can clog drains or become a nuisance at sewage treatment plants.
(To be honest, the sheets are duds because the alcohol evaporated from failing to close the lid tightly. Oops.)
Yes, these tiny (4-6 mm) seedpods of the Stickseed plant are considered fruits. But woe be to the hiker who encounters them in the field, as these burs readily stick to clothing, from which they can be an incredible nuisance to remove.
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Turned onto Montgomery this morning to U turn toward work and saw the moon. Parked at work and made a nuisance of myself on the median, with drivers thinking I was a cop with radar gun.
Oh well.
326) Large Billed Crow
Jungle Crow, LargeBilled Crow, Corvus macrorhynchos, Gagak Paruh Besar
This is a widespread Asian species of crow. Like other crows, it is very adaptable and is able to survive on a wide range of food sources, making it capable of colonizing new areas, due to which it is often considered a nuisance, especially on islands. It has a large bill which is the source of its scientific name macrorhynchos. Extremely versatile in its feeding, it will take food from the ground or in trees. They feed on a wide range of items and will attempt to feed on anything appearing edible, alive or dead, plant or animal.
Mallards are one of the most common breeds of waterfowl the world over. This is, in part, because they frequently interbreed with other species of ducks and produce fertile offspring, something of a genetic rarity. It also means that Mallards are polluting the waterfowl gene pool, and overtaking areas where more isolated species once thrived.
This drake is making his home around the Balboa Park Lily Pond. He posed here on the ledge to ensure I got a good picture before he swam out into the center to find some snacks.