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NOISY and familiar bird, and typically the most numerous large gull in the region, and one I have not shown before. Have lived at or near the sea-side all my life and I suppose have taken them for granted , They take three winters to get the full adult plumage, and lose that streaked underparts for pure white. They get very bad press for intimating people , and stealing there food.!! Seen at Northforland, Thanet. Kent.
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THANK YOU for your visit and comments, they are very appreciated, and find encouraging, Will look forward to doing the same on your latest image ,
More rain in Kent today !! Keep well and safe, God bless.......
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ASK JESUS into your life, you will never regret it !!!!
Tour du Mont Bénand : L’itinéraire offre de nombreux points de vue (Lausanne ci-contre). Dans ces paysages forgés par la tectonique et l’érosion, vous découvrirez aussi la main de l’homme, tout à tour forestier, agriculteur, éleveur, bâtisseur.
Tour of Mont Bénand: The itinerary offers numerous viewpoints (Lausanne opposite). In these landscapes forged by tectonics and erosion, you will also discover the hand of man, who has been a forester, a farmer, a breeder, a builder...
Spoonbill - Platalea leucorodia
Spoonbills are tall white waterbirds with long spatulate black bills and long black legs. In flight they fly with necks and legs extended, in the water they feed with elegant sideward sweeps of their bill. In the breeding season adults show some yellow on their breast and bill tip. The species is of European conservation concern and a very rare breeding bird in the UK. They are listed are listed on Schedule 1 of The Wildlife and Countryside Act. Most birds migrate south in the winter, but numerous individuals remain and winter in Western Europe.
Although they bred in East Anglia during Medieval times, spoonbills had not bred in Britain for over 300 years until 2010, when a small colony was discovered on the north Norfolk coast.
Rasiglia. Cittadina dell'Umbria appenninica, è nota per essere attraversata da numerosi ruscelli ricchi di acqua. Per questo
motivo, e' divenuta un luogo molto frequentato dai turisti
Rasiglia. Town of Apennine Umbria, it is known for being crossed by numerous streams rich in water. For this reason, it has become a very popular place for tourists
Numerous giant benches, more than two meters high and three, wide scattered throughout Italy, located in beautiful panoramic. Reaching them takes a bit of effort but sitting up there, it feels like being a child again. The first was born in 2010 in Piedmont thanks to Chris Bangle. The first of a long series. Over time they have become a real tourist attraction and a social phenomenon. The basic idea is to find a way to become a child again and admire the beauty of the landscapes that nature offers us.
Thank you for your nice comments and the numerous Favs, which I am very happy about.
Vielen Dank für eure netten Kommentare und die zahlreichen Sternchen, über die ich mich sehr freue.
Die Bastei ist die berühmteste Felsformation der Sächsischen Schweiz. Von der Basteiaussicht aus bietet sich ein einmaliges Panorama mit Blick auf zahlreiche Sehenswürdigkeiten wie den Lilien- oder Königstein, über das Elbtal und das Elbsandsteingebirge.
The Bastei is the most famous rock formation in Saxon Switzerland. From the bastion view there is a unique panorama with a view of numerous sights such as the Lilienstein or Königstein, over the Elbe Valley and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
We were told numerous times how it rained essentially every day in July. Clearly that was not the case in the days leading up to our tour, as the stream of dust from the tour buses clearly shows. I loved the variety of seasonal looks in this park, with fall here and wintery in the previous post below.
The elegance of nature
With their ornamental fountains, rows of enormous trees, numerous sculptures and plants from French landscape gardening of the 20th century, it is no surprise that the Joan Maragall Gardens are considered to be among the most elegant in Barcelona. What’s more, they surround the Neoclassical Albéniz Palace, the official residence of the royal family on their visits to Barcelona.
Designed by Jean-Claude-Nicolas Forestier in 1929 for the Barcelona International Exposition, the Joan Maragall Gardens are a place of serenity where silence and the gentle bubbling water are the main sounds. The extensive lawns with typical Mediterranean trees such as olives and holm oaks are interspersed with more exotic species such as Cycas revoluta. The granite sand paths enable us to explore the garden and its different corners. At the main entrance, a large avenue of magnolias featuring a large pond with water jets in the centre lead to the foot of the hill in front of the palace. Above, a semicircular square, surrounded by Cyprus trees and dominated by the Statue of Serena is the antechamber to a small amphitheatre.
Music and poetry
The palace, also built in 1929 by Joan Moya,is a neo-classical style building of great architectural value that was remodelled and refurbished in 1970, giving it the appearance it has today. The palace is named after the musician Isaac Albéniz, as, for a while, the option of establishing the Museum of Music there was considered, although in the end this did not happen. Also in 1970, the gardens were extended and became known as the Joan Maragall Gardens, in honour of the Catalan poet.
Walking through these royal parks, which are not always open to the public, is to enter another world, an experience that enables visitors to observe what the man idealised as a paradise on earth.
Galapagos Islands
Santiago Island/San Salvador Island
Ecuador
Off the Coast Of South America
The Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) is a species of sea lion that exclusively breeds on the Galápagos Islands and – in smaller numbers – on Isla de la Plata (Ecuador). Being fairly social, and one of the most numerous species in the Galápagos archipelago, they are often spotted sun-bathing on sandy shores or rock groups or gliding gracefully through the surf. Their loud bark, playful nature, and graceful agility in water make them the "welcoming party" of the islands. They are the smallest sea lions. Wikipedia
The Moselle is a river that flows through France, Luxembourg, and Germany. It is a left tributary of the Rhine, which it joins at Koblenz.
The Moselle twists and turns its way between Trier and Koblenz along one of Germany's most beautiful river valleys.It flows through a region that has been influenced by mankind since it was first cultivated by the Romans. Today, its hillsides are covered by terraced vineyards where some of the best Rieslings grow, and numerous ruined castles dominate the hilltops above wine villages and towns that line the riverbanks.
One of numerous waterfalls on the road to Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand. This is easily the wettest region of New Zealand and one of the wettest in the world (on average 6.4 metres or 21 feet rainfall per year).
San Cristobal Island
Ecuador
Off the Coast Of South America
Landing on the island, we found many sea lions lounging around on the boat landing.
The Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) is a species of sea lion that exclusively breeds on the Galápagos Islands and – in smaller numbers – on Isla de la Plata (Ecuador).
Being fairly social, and one of the most numerous species in the Galápagos archipelago, they are often spotted sun-bathing on sandy shores or rock groups or gliding gracefully through the surf.
Their loud bark, playful nature, and graceful agility in water make them the "welcoming party" of the islands. They are the smallest sea lions.
I do not want to stand
under quiet skies.
I want them filled with bird song,
the intertwining symphony
of life breathing life
singing life
I do not want silent trees
or Silent Springs
without the buzzing
of hummingbirds
or the whisper-flight of wrens.
The grass has held worm
for robins, warm-breasted
and numerous —as far
into my memory as I can search.
Where are the robins now?
I haven’t seen one in so long.
The Aves are in decline.
I do not want to live
in a world without birds.
Without the intricacies of color
the dapper dancing for mates
the delicate strength of wings
teaching us to soar above things,
to be light as the wind
and quick on our feet.
How can I soar on wings like eagles, Lord
if there are none to inspire
my soul to lift?
Who will announce the gift of sun
after rain? Who will skip on delicate
feet along the shoreline, or lift
their notes on wind and wing?
Who will bring morning?
Coming too soon —
artist renderings,
a cross-stitched Avocet
on white linen, framed,
picture books and stories
telling of days when the skies
were ablaze with a flurry
of swift flying creatures
— this is what we give
to the generations?
Tales of them?
Empty skies
and our
remorseful eyes?
I cannot live
in a world without birds.
— forgive us our trespasses
Poem written by Christina Ward
One of numerous rare marsh fritillary butterflies currently flying at Strawberry Banks nature reserve in Gloucestershire. I visited on Friday morning and it was pleasing to see so many of them on the wing and many looking very fresh too. Whilst at the site I met the National Trust Butterfly expert Matthew Oates who was doing a transect at the reserve and counting the number of individual butterflies seen. In the two fields he recorded 634 individuals a record for this site!
Off the water and back to the woods to soak up some of the remaining color which is holding fairly well, especially given the strong winds we've had the last few days. I went out specifically to take a bunch of photos to upload into my "new friend," with the single and not unrealistic (I thought) hope of being able to find them...which I did, but not until after numerous wrong guesses as to where I thought they seemingly should be...like "Pictures."
By the way, I appreciate your support and tips re: my new desk top (not a laptop as some seem to have guessed), and it progresses slowly. I really don't use a computer for much other than my photos so I haven't even begun to tap the capabilities of this one...and am uncertain as to whether I will even try or not. What I would like to find is the 90% of my photos which did not appear with the others when I transferred them from the flash drive to the new computer. 10% are in fancy new folders...the rest unpleasantly invisible. Everything sees very hit and miss...mostly miss for now causing me to simply walk away from the computer and find other occupations. My learning curve and patience have both suffered with old age.
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Palm warblers, Setophaga palmarum, are everywhere in winter. In the cities or in the boonies, odds are pretty good that you'll cross paths with one. By a completely unscientific measure, they are by far the most numerous warbler in Florida.
The key word in the above paragraph is winter. Palm warblers are migratory birds. They spend their summers throughout much of Canada into the Northwest Territories, and the northern tier of the United States, where they breed, then head south for the winter. They'll arrive here as early as September and October and will stay until April, when they make the journey northward.
There are two types, or subspecies, of palm warblers, the Western and the yellow. Both are found in Florida during the winter.
Palm warblers are members of Parulidae, the wood-warbler family.
I found this one at Joe Overstreet Landing in Osceola County, Florida.
If you look closely you can see the bug in its open mouth it has caught. and is in the process of swallowing.
This is one of the numerous waterfall of the Skoga river in Iceland. If you take the time to hike the trail next to the famous Skogafoss you will find yourself facing a beautiful valley crossed by the Skoga river. Also, the number of people adventuring here is much less of the people taking photo of the big and famous waterfall. This image was taken in November and since everything is brown at that time, I believe the monochrome is able to provide a better representation of the beauty of the place.
This photo is part of my project "Monochrome Landscapes".
Galapagos Islands
Santiago Island/San Salvador Island
Ecuador
Off the Coast Of South America
The Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) is a species of sea lion that exclusively breeds on the Galápagos Islands and – in smaller numbers – on Isla de la Plata (Ecuador). Being fairly social, and one of the most numerous species in the Galápagos archipelago, they are often spotted sun-bathing on sandy shores or rock groups or gliding gracefully through the surf. Their loud bark, playful nature, and graceful agility in water make them the "welcoming party" of the islands. They are the smallest sea lions.
On of the numerous side streets between the main thorofares of Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Roads in Bangkok's Chinatown.
Wikipedia: Yaowarat Road in Samphanthawong District is the main artery of Bangkok's Chinatown. Modern Chinatown now covers a large area around Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Road. It has been the main center for trading by the Chinese community since they moved from their old site some 200 years ago to make way for the construction of Wat Phra Kaew, the Grand Palace. Nearby is the Phahurat or Little India. The area is bordered by the Chao Phraya River to the south. Yaowarat Road is well known for its variety of foodstuffs, and at night turns into a large "food street" that draws tourists and locals from all over the city.
One of the most numerous wading birds in Florida, and common elsewhere in the southeast. Highly sociable at all seasons, roosting and feeding in flocks, nesting in large colonies. When groups wade through shallows, probing with their long bills, other wading birds such as egrets may follow them to catch prey stirred up by the ibises.
The white ibis about 2 feet tall and has a wingspan of about 3 feet. It is entirely white, except for its black-edged wings. Its blacked tipped wings may not be noticeable when the ibis is at rest, but they are easily seen when the ibis is in flight. It has a long, down-curved, reddish-orange bill and a reddish-orange face. It legs are long and gray, except for during breeding season when they turn reddish-orange. Young white ibis are brown on their upper sides and white on their undersides and they have brown bills and legs.
The white ibis lives in a variety of coastal freshwater, saltwater and brackish marshes, rice fields, mudflats, mangrove swamps and lagoons.
Found this one on my dock, in my backyard. Polk County, Florida.
There are numerous yucca trees at the side of the lane we walk up to the village and many of them are in flower. I've never seen so many yucca trees in one place and definitely not that many which are in flower. I cut one of the flowers down and took it home to see if I could get a half-decent photo out of it. It's about 2 feet in height and laden with the types of flowers you see.
Male Willow Ptarmigan were numerous along the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway in Canada’s Northwest Territories during our visit. Their spring courtship plumage has a rich reddish-brown head with the white winter feathers still on the body. The red eye combs appear when the bird is displaying or is alert. I like this image since it shows this individual in a Willow shrub, and since it is snowing which suggests the tough conditions the species faces much of the time in its year-round distribution in high northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia.
One of numerous silver linings to the social distance months is discovering nearby preserves and trails to walk. This was near a memorial for a community leader who brought about some of these preserves we enjoy..
#Freitagsblümchen
Whether it's Pinocchio himself or one of his numerous brothers and sisters that live in two "flowerpartments" on my window sill remains a secret. I didn't ask when, after a heavy rain shower, sunshine transformed my living room window into a sea of diamonds, and I quickly grabbed my camera to photograph it. And the whole Pinocchio family got so excited when they saw my camera ("Look! We'll be on Flickr again!) that it was difficult to choose one of them as my model, because they all wanted to be in the picture. Some even tried to sneak into the frame after I'd chosen my model for this photoshoot, so I had to gently call them to order ("Calm down, guys, everyone will get a turn!"). My living room classic :) A few years ago I had orchids on my window sill, now it's flamingo flowers, and they are doing tremendously well there.
A few months ago I first introduced you to Pinocchio via the Ricoh GR III (please check my album, also for the orchid photo), and this image was taken with my traditional macro setup, the m.zuiko 60mm macro lens and the Oly. The pattern inside of the two larger bokeh balls is a reflection of the insect shield with some of the rain droplets on it that didn't make it to my window. Processed in DxO and in Color Efex where, amongst other filters, I'd used the Reflector Efex (Warm Gold) filter which did wonders for the light and the colours (coming from the street trees and the house across the street). Further tweaked in LR, where I slightly enhanced the blues in the colour calibration profile.
Happy weekend, Everyone, and stay safe and healthy!
Pinocchio ist wieder da :)
Es könnte sich hier aber auch um eins seiner Flamingo-Blumen-Geschwister handeln, die, verteilt auf zwei WGs, auf meinem Fensterbrett leben. Als ich schnell zur Kamera griff, um das "Auf-Regen-folgt-Sonnenschein-Bokeh" zu fotografieren, habe ich nicht nach dem Namen gefragt. Die ganze Bande war auch viel zu aufgeregt, denn allen war sofort klar, dass eine(r) von ihnen wieder bei Flickr landen würde. Einige hatten sogar noch versucht, mit ins Bild zu gelangen, nachdem ich schon ein Fotomodell ausgewählt hatte, sodass ich sie ein wenig zur Ordnung rufen musste ("Jetzt beruhigt Euch wieder, jeder kommt mal an die Reihe!").
Vor einigen Monaten hatte ich Euch Pinocchio ja bereits vorgestellt, damals mit der GRIII aufgenommen (und vor einigen Jahren waren meine Fensterbrett-Untermieter noch Orchideen gewesen, beide Fotos könnt Ihr im verlinkten Album sehen). Hier kam nun wieder die klassische Makro-Ausrüstung, bestehend aus der Oly und dem 60mm m.zuiko, zum Einsatz. Das Muster in den beiden großen Bokehscheiben ist die Reflektion des Insektengitters vor dem Fenster, mit ein paar Regentropfen darauf, die es nicht bis zum Fenster geschafft hatten. Entwickelt und bearbeitet in DXO, Color Efex – hauptsächlich mit dem Filter "Reflektor Efex – Warmes Gold", der hier Wunder bei den Farben (Straßenbäume, Haus gegenüber) und auch beim Licht bewirkt hat – und LR, wo ich im Kalibrierungsmenü ein wenig an den Farbreglern für Blau und Grün gedreht hatte.
Habt ein schönes Wochenende, liebe Flickr-Freunde, passt gut auf Euch auf und bleibt gesund!
A stunning example of the Algave Coastal Errosion at Ferragudo, numerous caves forming below the sandstome cliffs.
Plateau des Glières, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
La meseta de Glières es una meseta de piedra caliza situada en el macizo de Bornes, en el departamento de Alta Saboya, en la región de Auvernia-Ródano-Alpes. Situada respectivamente a 29 y 15 kilómetros de La Roche-sur-Foron y Thorens-Glières, la meseta se extiende sobre los municipios de Glières-Val-de-Borne y Fillière. Alberga el monumento nacional de la Resistencia.
La meseta de Glières es un valle encaramado enmarcado por la montaña de Auges (1.822 metros), la cresta de Ovines (punta Québlette, 1.915 metros) y la montaña de Frêtes (1.910 metros). La altitud media es de 1.450 metros. La meseta limita al este con el valle del Borne, al noroeste con el valle de Fillière y al suroeste con el valle de Fier. Los principales puntos de acceso son la carretera de Glières desde Thorens-Glières o el valle del Borne.
El tablero consta de varios conjuntos. El extremo suroeste corresponde a la gran pradera de montaña de la llanura del Dran, que se transforma en un valle que conduce a Balme-de-Thuy. Limita al norte con el arroyo Paccot que drena la meseta perpendicularmente, hacia el valle de Fillière. Más allá, la meseta se ensancha en el sector del paso que marca el centro de Glières. Los bosques que cubren las laderas de las montañas de Auges y Frêtes dan paso en las partes más bajas a pastos de montaña y humedales que dan origen a numerosos ríos. Aquí termina la carretera de Glières desde Thorens-Glières y donde la Casa del Plateau y el Monumento Nacional de la Resistencia atraen a la mayoría de los visitantes. Hacia el noreste, una vez pasado el chalet alpino de Chez la Jode, la parte norte de la meseta queda excavada por el Nant du Talavé, vía de acceso natural desde el valle del Borne, mientras que un pequeño valle se abre hacia el sur. al noreste hasta el chalet Frêchet y termina en el puerto de Spée.
The Glières plateau is a limestone plateau located in the Borne massif, in the Haute-Savoie department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Located respectively 29 and 15 kilometres from La Roche-sur-Foron and Thorens-Glières, the plateau extends over the municipalities of Glières-Val-de-Borne and Fillière. It is home to the national monument of the Resistance.
The Glières plateau is a perched valley framed by the Auges mountain (1,822 metres), the Ovines ridge (Queblette point, 1,915 metres) and the Frêtes mountain (1,910 metres). The average altitude is 1,450 metres. The plateau is bordered to the east by the Borne valley, to the north-west by the Fillière valley and to the south-west by the Fier valley. The main access points are the Glières road from Thorens-Glières or the Borne valley.
The board consists of several sets. The south-west end corresponds to the large mountain meadow of the Dran plain, which turns into a valley leading to Balme-de-Thuy. It is bordered to the north by the Paccot stream which drains the plateau perpendicularly, towards the Fillière valley. Beyond, the plateau widens in the sector of the pass which marks the centre of Glières. The forests that cover the slopes of the Auges and Frêtes mountains give way in the lower parts to mountain pastures and wetlands which give rise to numerous rivers. This is where the Glières road from Thorens-Glières ends and where the Maison du Plateau and the National Monument of the Resistance attract most visitors. To the north-east, once past the Chez la Jode alpine chalet, the northern part of the plateau is carved out by the Nant du Talavé, a natural access route from the Borne valley, while a small valley opens out to the south, north-east to the Frêchet chalet and ends at the Col de Spée.
in dappled light. You can see a third cub behind the two looking at me. These were the most beautiful cubs I saw on this trip. They are first year cubs and so healthy looking. Mom was taking very good care of them. Notice how much bigger they are than the previous triplets I have posted so far.
The cub population there was good this trip. I saw 3 moms that each had 3 cubs. Two moms with first year triplets and one mom with second year triplets. Always happy to see that. Then of course numerous moms with one or two cubs and several large boars.
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There were numerous pine siskins flying about and it took me several minutes to be able spot the redpolls mixing in since they look so very similar to a pine siskin. Given a good look though, pine siskins have a thin pointed gray bill and no red on their forehead.
Dewey’s Tower no. 3
Towers Beach
Numerous fire control towers, which were actively used during WWII, can still be found along the US East coast. These towers were located near the shore and used to spot and triangulate enemy ships - for harbor defense command areas.
Dewey Tower no. 3, was one of 11 towers which communicated with Fort Miles - the guardian of the Delaware bay. Efforts are currently underway to restore three of the fire control towers along the DE coast.
The Watch Towers That Line The DE Coast
U-Boat Attacks Of World War II: 6 Months of Secret Terror in the Atlantic
U.S. Merchant Ships Sunk or Damaged in World War II
U.S. Ships Sunk or Damaged on Eastcoast of U.S, and Gulf of Mexico During World War II
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One of the numerous "châteaux" dedicated to the wine production in the southwest of France.
Un des nombreux "châteaux" dédiés à la production de vin dans le sud-ouest de la France.
Um dos inúmeros "châteaux" dedicados à produção de vinho no sudoeste da França.
numerous studies highlight the positive effects of the forest on the human body:
a walk in the forest strengthens the immune system and reduces stress hormones.
After reading numerous bits of advice about water drop photography, I decided to try my hand at it. Over one hundred photos later, I found that I had captured this floral water drop as it headed for a splash landing. Although I've tried to replicate this exact experience, it will have to remain in my heart and mind. I suppose that is what is beautiful about life. Every event is rather special in its own way. It's interesting how photography can turn one into a philosopher.
One of several scenic ranges that make up the West Elk Mountains, the Ruby Range is the backdrop for some beautiful views of fall color. The aspen on the southern flanks of the range make up the most extensive stands in Colorado, only a portion of which are seen here from Beckwith Pass. The two prominent peaks are Ruby Peak and Mount Owen. The conifer forests here have escaped the outbreaks of spruce beetle that have killed numerous trees in surrounding mountain ranges.
I love loons. I don't see them often enough. I was headed to Seward and stopped at Summit Lake to see if there was anything photogenic there. Indeed, there were a pair of common loons swimming between the numerous floes of ice still on the lake. Of course the common loon presents issues with it's white and very dark feathers in getting a great exposure, always a challenge!
Taken 22 May 2022 Summit Lake, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
Flamingos or flamingoes are gregarious wading birds in the genus Phoenicopterus and family Phoenicopteridae. They are found in both the Western Hemisphere and in the Eastern Hemisphere, but are more numerous in the latter. There are four species in the Americas and two species in the Old World. Two species, the Andean and the James's Flamingo, are often placed in the genus Phoenicoparrus instead of Phoenicopterus.
Small quails around 15-18 cms tall and quite common in the grasslands of Southern India.
Sightings are numerous, but they are quite hard to get a decent shot since they scurry away into the grass very quickly. They always stick to grassy areas where the grass blades block shots or create challenging autofocus. But like other quails they forage on the small dirt paths between the grass and that is where we found the pair.
We sighted a pair walking and foraging on a path in the grasslands and they ran far away from us. So we lay down flat on the grass and waited. It took 15 mins, but slowly they came - and crossed the road to a larger grassy patch. The female is in the foreground while the shadow is the male which can be identified by the stripes across the body area.
Thank you so much in advance for your views, feedback and faves.
Numerous snowy owls moved south into northern Minnesota this winter and I was lucky to see five different snowy owls while I was up there. Three were in Sax-Zim Bog and two were in Superior, Wisconsin. This heavily-barred female was hunting near the Superior airport at dusk. Snowy owls often hang out at the airport since the land is open and flat - just like the arctic tundra where they summer. They find lots of voles to eat there and if they want larger prey they simply fly over to nearby Lake Superior and dine on gulls or ducks. Some of these wintering snowy owls get captured and fitted with transmitters to track their movements over time. One female captured near here travelled up to Baffin Island to nest in the summer, a distance of over 1500 miles or 2400 km.
Numerous glacial streams descend down as waterfall in the area...the terrain is tough but rewarded with unmatched beauty...
Taken on the 7th day of return trek from Satopant Tal lake in Garhwal Himalayas, India
Although there numerous things I do each day, what I love most is walking through our gardens, in the spring looking for what might be coming up, and always, regardless of season, watching the light and breeze, looking for something that warrants a 'try' with my camera. This macro of a red cutleaf Japanese Maple leaf was taken the other day in one of our back gardens - the effects of autumn are beginning to show as the leaves begin to die. Posted to "Macro Mondays" for this week's theme "My Daily Routine".
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"We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us." E. M. Forster, novelist (1879-1970)
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Many thanks for visiting. Your views, comments and/or faves are greatly appreciated.
Utah Railway had numerous coal hauling contracts in the 1990s. So many that two and sometimes three unit trains would run in a single day. A quartet of SD40s pull the second mine run of the day through Sutro cut between Springville and Castilla, Utah the evening of April 16, 1994.
Certainly the most numerous species in the prairies. Curiously, they are paler than those we have further East.
Certainement l'espèce la plus nombreuse des prairies. Curieusement, ils n'ont pas de coloration 'jaunâtre' comme nous avons plus à l'est. Je n'ai aucune idée pourquoi !!!
Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada
Numerous wild and one domestic subspecies of Gallus gallus exist, including:
G. g. gallus – from Southeast Asia
G. g. bankiva – from Java and Sumatra
G. g. jabouillei – from Vietnam
G. g. murghi – from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh
G. g. spadiceus – from Myanmar and Thailand
G. g. domesticus – domestic chicken
The common name comes from Savannah, Georgia, where one of the first specimens of this bird was collected.
Savannah Sparrows are one of the most numerous songbirds in North America, and while sometimes overlooked, are likely visitors across the continent. In summer, they don’t hesitate to advertise their location, belting out a loud, insect-like song from farm fields and grasslands.
Savannah Sparrows eat seeds on or near the ground, alone or in small flocks. When flushed, they usually fly up, flare their short tails, and circle around to land some yards away. In spring and summer, males sing their dry, insect-like melodies from exposed, low perches such as fence posts.
I found this one on a fence post along Joe Overstreet Road. Osceola County, Florida.
After taking numerous photographs of birds, I have a great appreciation for those of you who successfully capture our avian friends. Birds are constantly moving, dipping their heads with tiny jerks, making them a real challenge to study. It is as if birds are listening to their own special tunes and moving to the beat. Now, if I could just find a bird that liked to listen to slow, classical music.
Organisateur de nombreux concours photo, le National Geographic a créé l’an dernier un nouveau format, baptisé Pictures of the Year, qui met en avant les plus belles photos de l’année de la faune et de la flore à travers le monde.
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Organizer of numerous photo competitions, National Geographic created last year a new format, dubbed Pictures of the Year, which highlights the best photos of the year of fauna and flora around the world.