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A crow plucks a shrimp from the foreshore at low tide between Minehead and Dunster with waves crashing behind it in the background. Crows are not normally associated with being a marine bird however they were nearly as numerous as the oyster catchers on the foreshore on this particular day.
After numerous fails of trying to capture the Long-tailed Tits, weeks of observing and searching them, today I finally got my first capture of one of my biggest challenges so far...
Rainbows have numerous unique and special properties. Some include, that they are always 180 degrees from the viewer. People standing beside each other can not see a rainbow in the same fashion, because of the angle it strikes our eyes. A polarizing filter can cancel out a rainbow, or enhance its color.
And, most unique, is that in the case of a double rainbow, the colors are reversed. An intriguing phenomena, rainbows are an incredible visual sight of nature.
I have been fascinated with the numerous ship and boat wrecks that are scattered along the shores of the River Exe which can be viewed from onboard a passing train for as long as I can remember. From a photographers point of view they are extremely photogenic, from a railway photographers perspective they offer opportunities to good to resist.
However.....the list of challenges and obstacles to overcome to access them is significant, the first is their location, the second is tidal restrictions third ,sun position fourth , subject matter.
This short list does not include correct clothing , weather, correct equipment etc etc.
This picture started life as a recci, An extremely low spring tide gave an unusual two hour window to access this wreck, on an average spring tide she may only be accessible for less than an hour, on neap tides she remains covered by sea water. It was a sunny day but the suns position at low water was on the wrong side of the tracks. The only thing of interest passing on this day was a short set HST which ran through under the cover of a big lump of cloud. Whilst the wreck sits on a sandbank she is surrounded by sinking silt, very dangerous to navigate, if you pick the wrong route it is likely you will sink up to your knees.
I haven't yet been able to identify the wreck. I think there is a shot on here but it could be months or even years before all the right components come together.
Numerous 'cousins' to the fellow depicted above can be viewed in the first comment box below.
Al Kooper 'I Stand Alone' ... have a listen, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxv7_JIIrMU
- Keefer Lake, Ontario, Canada -
These were numerous at a lower section of Sardis Dam in Mississippi. With temps in the lower 60s, FlyFisherMike and I were enjoying the morning watching these birds.
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My best pickup line starts and ends with a smile. Words in between aren't needed.
It looks like a huge truck but is just a pickup. Unfortunately I have no idea which Chevrolet model it is, but wouldn't it be nice if one was called a Chevy Chase? "Vegas Vacation". Yes, it's silly but that's me and it reminds me of numerous family vacation adventures we had in the South West USA. How I would love to go back to Springdale, Utah, and lie in the bed of this old pickup looking up at the stars above. You wouldn't believe how beautiful it is there.
Many of you will already know that Dorset has numerous hill forts. This week's "Saturday Timewatch" features Hambledon hill fort, rising to 190metres / c625ft above the village of Child Okeford. Although known to have been previously and extensively used during Neolithic times, the hill today represents a superb example of an Iron Age hill fort dating from around 2,600 BC onwards.
Norrthamptonshire has numerous churches of historical or architectural interest, and at Earls Barton there is the finest Saxon square tower in the whole of England. It dates from around 970AD, and is unique. Churches traditionally had the main body of the church constructed first, with the tower being added much later. In the case of Earls Barton, the tower was built first, together with a very small chancel. The main body of the church was then built some years later, after the Norman Conquest.
Over the years, numerous boats have sunk into the sands at Morecambe in the north of Lancashire, and been lost. Within just a few yards of this small yacht, I counted the remains of four small boats that won't sail again. What a shame.
Tularosa New Mexico
More than 21,000 petroglyphs of people, birds, animals, plants, as well as numerous geometric and abstract designs are scattered along a volcanic basalt rock ridge in a valley on the west side of the Sacramento Mountains. The petroglyphs here date to a period between 200-1450 AD and were made by the Jornada Mogollon people using stone tools to remove the dark patina (desert varnish) on the rock exterior. This image of the Bighorn Sheep hit by three arrows is the best known and most photographed at the site.
Photographed the White-crowned Sparrow on the deck feeding on sunflower seeds. My backyard in the City of Timmins Ontario Northeastern Ontario Canada
The handsome White-crown is a favorite not only of bird-watchers but of laboratory scientists. Much of what we know about the physiology of bird migration has been learned from laboratory experiments with this species. The northern, northwestern, and mountain subspecies of White-crowned Sparrows have slightly different head patterns and songs. Song dialects vary locally as well. In the Arctic, where the sun does not set during the breeding season, these sparrows sing all night long; however, White-crowns farther south, in the Pacific Northwest, also sing frequently during the dark May nights. In the East, these birds are much less numerous than White-throated Sparrows, but flocks of White-throats often contain a few of these slender, elegant birds. Much of their feeding is done on the ground but, like White-throats, they will respond to a squeaking noise made by an observer by popping up to the top of a bush.
Habitats used by White-crowned Sparrow differ remarkably across its breeding range. Necessary habitat features of breeding territories include grass, bare ground for foraging dense shrubs or small conifers thick enough to provide a roost and conceal a nest, standing or running water, and sometimes tall coniferous trees. There are a number of different subspecies of White-crowned Sparrow that differ in their migratory patterns and timing. This species is remarkably adaptable in its food preferences, taking seeds and arthropods from the ground and plants, and hawking insects from perches. Breeding habitat throughout Canada appears to be abundant and populations stable.
Reference: Boreal Songbird Initiative
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The hazmat crew was sent out after numerous reports of a glowing green peep in Copley square were called in to the BPD.
Numerous lakes I have seen, and some are very spectacular. Lake Balaton is one of them. I had heard of the name, that sounds somewhat mystical to me (don't know why, but maybe for that reason it is mystical).
We were lucky because the weather that morning was fantastic, and Lake Balaton showed its immense turquoise color. Main reason for it, Balaton is rather shallow. The picture was taken from the hillside town Tihany, nice but also very touristic.
A month ago I came back from my journey over a part of the Silk Road to and through Central Asia. 4 months of traveling through 14 countries (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran) before I flew home from Teheran. An impressive journey in countries that are extremely beautiful, with lovely and welcoming people and diverse cultures and history.
Intense traveling with more than 20000 kilometers in our mobile home on sometimes roads that hardly could be called that way. We saw many villages and cities (some wonderful, others very ugly), countries that are transforming from the old Soviet era into something more related to older cultures and the way people live, often funded by oil readily available around the Caspian sea. We saw the amazing mountains south of the Black Sea, the wonderful Caucasus, and the high mountains in the far east close to China with peaks over 7000 meter, and not to forget the (Bulgarian) Alps!
We crossed the great steppe of Kazakhstan. a drive of at least 5000 km, the remnants of lake Aral, once one of the biggest lakes of the world, saw a rocket launch from Baikonur (this little part is Russian owned), we crossed many high mountains passes, and drove the breathtaking canyon that comes from the Pamir, beginning at ca 4500 meter, and going down for ca. 400km to an altitude of 1300 meter, driving for 100's of kilometers along the Afghan border.
And then the numerous lakes with all sorts of different colors from deep cobalt blue to turquoise, and one rare spectacle in Turkmenistan where a gas crater is burning already for more than 40 years. And finally and certainly not the least to mention an enormous amount of wonderful, hospitable and welcoming people. The woman often dressed in wonderful dresses, and bringing a lot of color in the streets of almost of all countries we visited.
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The latest #macromondays challenge #Familiar prompts me to share this picture with you. And this time i went a bit closer. Therefore i used the 1.4x Converter on my XF80.
FYI: What you see is a nailbrush and each string measures 0,16mm thickness. The Scissors of the tiny little helper is about 3-4mm. Size of the visible helper is aprox. 10-12mm.
A nailbrush is a small brush designed specifically for cleaning and scrubbing the fingernails and toenails. It typically has short, stiff bristles that help remove dirt, debris, and bacteria from under the nails and the surrounding areas. Nailbrushes come in various shapes and sizes, but they generally have a compact design that fits comfortably in the hand.
Using a nailbrush is a common practice during personal hygiene routines, especially when washing hands or feet. The bristles help to clean the nails thoroughly and promote good nail health. Nailbrushes are often found in bathrooms and are a handy tool for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.
Some nailbrushes may have additional features, such as a built-in handle for easier grip, or they may be part of a grooming or manicure set. Overall, nailbrushes are simple yet effective tools for maintaining clean and healthy nails.
We encounter a wide variety of objects in our daily lives, and they serve various purposes. Here are some common objects that people typically encounter on a daily basis:
Smartphones: Nearly ubiquitous, these devices are used for communication, browsing the internet, and numerous other functions.
Keys: Essential for locking and unlocking doors, cars, and other secure items.
Wallets/Purses: Used to carry money, identification, and other personal items.
Clothing: Everyday attire, including shirts, pants, shoes, and accessories.
Vehicles: Cars, bicycles, scooters, and other means of transportation.
Computers/Laptops: Used for work, entertainment, and communication.
Cups/Mugs: Containers for holding beverages.
Chairs/Tables: Furniture commonly found in homes and workplaces.
Glasses/Sunglasses: Worn for vision correction or protection from the sun.
Watches: Timekeeping devices worn on the wrist.
Television: Electronic device for watching broadcasts and streaming content.
Books: Physical or digital, for reading and learning.
Utensils: Forks, knives, spoons, and other tools for eating.
Appliances: Refrigerators, microwaves, and other household devices.
Shoes: Footwear for protection and comfort.
Lamps/Lighting: Used to illuminate spaces.
Toothbrush and Toothpaste: Dental hygiene tools.
Mirrors: Used for personal grooming.
Bags/Backpacks: Carriers for personal items.
Pen and Paper: Writing instruments for note-taking and communication.
These are just a few examples, and the list could go on depending on individual lifestyles and routines. The objects we encounter daily are diverse and play crucial roles in our daily activities and well-being.
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The Sandhill cranes are numerous in the Grand Island Nebraska area. These had landed the day before and after staying overnight on North Platte River they leave early morning to feed and fly further North.
If you notice, the thick gray line in front of the trees - those are all Cranes. The Crane Trust estimated in our viewing area for this morning over 25,000 birds were there - not counting the back fields.
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Boracay is a small island in the Philippines located approximately 315 km (196 mi) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards from numerous travel publications and agencies. The island is administered by the Philippine Tourism Authority and the provincial government of Aklan. Apart from its white sand beaches, Boracay is also famous for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation. It is also emerging among the top destinations for tranquility and nightlife.
White Beach, the main tourism beach, is about four kilometres long and is lined with resorts, hotels, lodging houses, restaurants, and other tourism-related businesses. In the central portion, for about two kilometres, there is a footpath known as the Beachfront Path separating the beach itself from the establishments located along it. North and south of the Beachfront Path, beachfront establishments do literally front along the beach itself.
In 2012, Boracay was awarded as the best island in the world from the international travel magazine Travel + Leisure.
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Numerous Black-necked Stilts have arrived at a wetlands' breeding grounds near Memphis, Tennessee. It's time for nest building!
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Desert Botanical Garden is festive with Holiday decorations.
This is the tree and decorations at the DBG entry this year. Largely succulents this year. Virtually no red poinsettias. Numerous Saguaro skeletons - not what I usually associate with the holidays.
Desert Botanical Garden has an incredible collection of plants and cacti arranged in a beautiful park setting.
"Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona."
Desert Botanical Garden
DBG Festive
Numerous vultures were scavenging along the shore. The 3 seen here were surveying the scene before taking part.
Taken on a beautiful late May afternoon on a photo-shoot with Jan Van Heerden. the glistening edifice of the giant building reflected the azure sky and the accommodating clouds! This Sasol Headquarters Building in Sandton., Greater Johannesburg, South Africa is an architectural masterpiece! Notice the adventurous use of angles, tilts and innovative styling! Sasol is the South African petro-chemical giant that, spawned in the Apartheid years to help make the country fuel-independent, has long been a world leader in, among other things, the conversion of coal into petroleum. See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sasol and www.sasol.com/
Sandton, where it is located, is the new 'hub' of South Africa's Financial and Commercial system. It has numerous new buildings and architectural wonders under construction, or already constructed. It is said to be the wealthiest 'square mile' (or now miles!) om the African continent.
When one discusses railroad tunnels, probably the last state brought up in that discussion would be Ohio. But the southeast portion of the state borders West Virginia - a.k.a "the Mountain State - and some of these mountains spill over the Ohio River into the Buckeye State. There are currently 16 tunnels in Ohio with active rail lines and numerous others that have been daylighted or bypasses all together. And even a few more that are on abandoned lines as well.
And at one time there were five shortline and regional railroads in the Buckeye State that rostered secondhand Tunnel-Motor locomotives. Up till recently the Ohio Central was one of them, and their trains once ran through five tunnels in Ohio. They had a trio of former Southern Pacific SD40T-2s and here one leads a Morgan Run to Mingo Junction Turn east through the Tuscarawas River valley. Unfortunately, the only T-Motors remaining in Ohio are the three now operated by the Wheeling & Lake Erie. Appropriately enough the Wheeling operates through eight tunnels in Ohio.
The Chinese lighting designers who illuminate the zoo offered numerous new illuminations. The course covered the entire zoo grounds
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Die chinesischen Licht-Designer, die den Zoo erleuchten, boten zahlreiche neue Illuminationen. Der Parcours erstreckte sich auf das gesamten Zoo-Gelände
The River Dee runs through Dentdale in the Yorkshire Dales. This is limestone country and there are numerous caves and potholes in this area. The river will sometimes disappear into its limestone bed and reappear further down its course. This little bridge over the River Dee is the entrance to a Grade II-listed farmhouse known as Harber Gill, on the north-east side of Dentdale. The farmhouse dates from 1700 but is known to have been remodelled following flood damage in 1752. It would appear they had extreme weather even in those days.
This is actually in Cumbria though before 1974 it was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Dentdale is within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
L'Ange au Sourire, dénommé aussi Sourire de Reims, est une statue sculptée vers 1240.
L'Ange est décapité par une poutre de l'échafaudage en flammes, lors de l'incendie de la cathédrale de Reims, le 19 septembre 1914[6]. Après une chute de quatre mètres cinquante, sa tête se brise au sol en plus d’une vingtaine de morceaux.
La tête de l’Ange au Sourire est ramassée par l’abbé Thinot, dès le lendemain de l’incendie, et mise en sûreté dans les caves de l'archevêché de Reims.. C'est là qu'elle est découverte par l'architecte Max Sainsaulieu, le 30 novembre 1915.
À partir des nombreux fragments d’origine et d’un moulage conservé au musée des monuments français, hébergé dans la Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine (ancien Palais du Trocadéro), cette célèbre figure est reconstituée et remise à sa place, le 13 février 1926.
The Smiling Angel, also known as the Smile of Reims, is a statue sculpted around 1240.
The Angel was decapitated by a beam of burning scaffolding during the fire at Reims Cathedral on September 19, 1914.[6] After falling four and a half meters, its head shattered on the ground into more than twenty pieces. The head of the Smiling Angel was collected by Abbé Thinot the day after the fire and placed safely in the cellars of the Archbishopric of Reims. It was there that it was discovered by the architect Max Sainsaulieu on November 30, 1915.
From numerous original fragments and a cast preserved at the Museum of French Monuments, housed in the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine (formerly the Palais du Trocadéro), this famous figure was reconstructed and returned to its original location on February 13, 1926.
I already posted numerous shot of my great hike to Munken top, and I thought I had posted the last one. But one more time going back I saw that this picture was better than the ones I had posted earlier from this viewpoint (www.flickr.com/photos/115540984@N02/31240829477/in/album-..., www.flickr.com/photos/115540984@N02/32639459347/in/album-...). I think it is because of the little opening towards the sea on the left, the green color of the water, and the 35 mm view.
I also processed it a little bit different. All in all this is a grand view from the Lofoten, one of the best hikes in my life. Have a nice weekend everybody, I will be off to one of the islands in the Netherlands for the weekend (Terschelling) to look at some birds I hope.
Chiang Mai has numerous hot springs.
There are vendors who sell raw eggs that you can cook over the hot springs.
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Chiang Mai verfügt über zahlreiche heiße Quellen
Es gibt Verkäufer, die rohe Eier anbieten, die sie über der heißen Quelle kochen können.
Dodging the numerous grades and curves of the Lac St-Jean subdivision, CN 369 is passing "Club Arlo" at milepost 36.9, a notorious knuckle -and even sometimes drawbar- taker, especially for southbound like this one, who carefully negotiate the dangerous zone at a speed below 10MPH. At this very moment, both head-end power are in notch 1 or even in dynamic braking and the whole train was pushed by the mid-train DP unit.
CN's first glimpse into distributed power was tested here, between Chambord on the shore of beautiful Lac St-Jean and Garneau Yard, with leased BNSF units. This ultimately lead to a first order of 6 Dash 9-44CW back in 2004, equipped with DP capability and used in captive service on this 160-mile long stretch of track
The Lac St-Jean subdivision track profile was also once used for many years at CN's locomotive engineer training program located in Gimli, Manitoba on Oscar-serie simulator.
Now Gimli and Oscar simulator are only memories but the Lac St-Jean subdivision struggle are still alive was the same; moving heavy trains over a stretch of trackage built 100 or so years ago, without having the conductor sent back to walk the train after an undesired emergency brake application caused by a train separation.
CN M36921-21
8930 8926 DP2328
Milepost 36.9 Lac St-Jean subdivision
Rivière à Pierre, QC
September 21, 2016.
A bird that due to their numerous number we take for granted. When I see a bird flitting around in my garden there is a high probability that it will be a Blue Tit. This particular one was photographed nearby at Old Moor.
Despite seeing numerous clues sprinkled throughout his photostream, for many years I assumed the adjective in his screen name attached to the prairie. After enjoying his company over several days this past spring, I can put to rest any such notions those who follow him might still harbor.
Macro Monday's and the theme of "Candy".
So much choice of subject in the shops for this week. I actually bought several bags and in the end I opted for these Midget Gems.
Motion blur is something that I always feel can look good so I decided to try and capture the candy as it is being poured from the bag. I used an LED light on the right of the frame and my flashgun was set on the left.
There were numerous exposures where I held the bag too high and it was not caught in the frame. This was okay but I much preferred the ones that showed the bag for a bit more context.
My son enjoyed these once I had finished and I have a few other subjects to take care of a bit later.
A coyote crossing the tracks, Riverdale Forest, Cornwall, Ontario. I don't think he saw me as he was taking his time in the ditch. Guess I was just as obscured and his guard was down. The only other sighting I had was a couple of months ago when one ran across the trail about 50 feet in front of me. Prior to that I had never come across them in these woods. My guess is that they (and there are more than one judging by their numerous foot prints) have moved into the region as more forests get clear-cut and their habitat declines. Since then I haven't seen any deer. My concern now is a hostile encounter while walking my dog in the woods.
These numerous historical cenotaphs are a treat to watch in Mandore, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
The history of so many years is hidden behind these carved stones, demands attention and patience. One has to spend time and admire.
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I always had the plan to post more shots of the wonderful Iskanderkul in Tajikistan, but it is already three years ago that I finished my trip through central Asia, and how the world has changed since then.
Beside this shot www.flickr.com/photos/115540984@N02/49221949713/in/photol..., that I posted a long time ago, there were many more.
This image was taken when we left early next morning. The scenery was gorgeous thanks to the light and the haze, and the lake got a wonderful turquoise color.
Iskanderkul is situated in the northwest of Tajikistan, in the Fann-mountains. I am not sure if it was named after Alexander the great, the stories are somewhat vague on this matter, but what is sure is that the dacha of the Tajik president is situated at the east end of the lake.
We spent two days at this lake, and although this scenery is fantastic it took me a lot of pictures to capture its grandness. Not only the lake but the surrounding mountains are so stunning you don't know where to look all the time. Enjoy!
20 September 2019 I came back from my journey over a part of the Silk Road to and through Central Asia. 4 months of traveling through 14 countries (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran) before I flew home from Teheran. An impressive journey in countries that are extremely beautiful, with lovely and welcoming people and diverse cultures and history.
Intense traveling with more than 20000 kilometers in our mobile home on sometimes roads that hardly could be called that way. We saw many villages and cities (some wonderful, others very ugly), countries that are transforming from the old Soviet era into something more related to older cultures and the way people live, often funded by oil readily available around the Caspian sea. We saw the amazing mountains south of the Black Sea, the wonderful Caucasus, and the high mountains in the far east close to China with peaks over 7000 meter, and not to forget the (Bulgarian) Alps!
We crossed the great steppe of Kazakhstan. a drive of at least 5000 km, the remnants of lake Aral, once one of the biggest lakes of the world, saw a rocket launch from Baikonur (this little part is Russian owned), we crossed many high mountains passes, and drove the breathtaking canyon that comes from the Pamir, beginning at ca 4500 meter, and going down for ca. 400km to an altitude of 1300 meter, driving for 100's of kilometers along the Afghan border.
And then the numerous lakes with all sorts of different colors from deep cobalt blue to turquoise, and one rare spectacle in Turkmenistan where a gas crater is burning already for more than 40 years. And finally and certainly not the least to mention an enormous amount of wonderful, hospitable and welcoming people. The woman often dressed in wonderful dresses, and bringing a lot of color in the streets of almost of all countries we visited.
Everything is this compact town is so perfect – the Market Square, the Cathedral, the numerous parks all look as if they were crafted by artists of note, which they were!
The city is very well preserved and clean to boot. It is almost like a stage set, nay, make that a movie set, perhaps a Disney flick?
Every window has lace curtains and flower boxes with geraniums, all the buildings are in good repair, and the architecture is infinitely interesting. Low-country designs of the Middle Ages were a matter of pride; every detail down to the outline of a window frame is beautifully proportioned.
In the heart of the downtown, motor vehicles are prohibited, except for deliveries during restricted hours, making it one of the easiest walking cities of the world, safe and well-signed. The winding cobbled streets, adjacent to the canals, are shared by pedestrians and the occasional horse-drawn carriage. Sweepers follow the horses and keep the streets litter free.
Restaurants serve authentic Belgian cooking, a strong rival to French cuisine, as well as numerous international style dishes. Fresh fish, cooked a thousand different ways, is plentiful, as are beautiful homegrown vegetables. Of course, this country is famous for its chocolate, a worthy choice for dessert. My own personal favorite Belgian meal is carpes frites plus pommes frites, which would be called ‘fish and chips’ anywhere else, but is in fact a perfect delicacy here in Bruges.
One of the neatest trains I photographed on my numerous trips to the Canadian Prairies was this box car grain train on the CN secondary main known as the Prairie North Line. Unfortunately the weather sucked and this was the only box car train I ever chased. It was a neat, old school, operation as they picked up 5 to eight loaded cars at each elevator along the way. This was the last season grain boxes were operated as most of the light rail branch lines they were used on had been abandoned or upgraded for the use of large capacity covered hopper cars.
I think juncos are the most common/numerous bird where I live, so I rarely take photos of them. However, last year I was jealous of my neighbors a couple hundred yards away who had a family of blond juncos in the yard for several weeks. We thought they had moved on, but I saw one near their house again about a week ago, and this afternoon one appeared in my yard. As you can see its coloring is very unusual.
It looks to me more like some kind of weird genetic variation than leucism, since there's nothing splotchy about the coloration, and in addition to the clearly white wing and tail feathers, the rest of the bird is more blond and beige than anything else. Anyway, I'm very happy to have finally photographed it. And if you know what to call this, please let me know. Abnormally colored dark-eyed junco, backyard Olympia.
Dent is the main settlement in Dentdale, which takes its name from the village rather than the river which runs through the dale - the Dee. There are numerous listed stone buildings in the village, many of which date back to the 1700s. Until 1974 Dent was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, but then the county boundaries changed and Dent became part of Cumbria. However, the pretty little village and its dale is still within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Valsesia, Italy.
Corno Bianco, 3320m, seen From North. With the huge NE pillar, with a prominence of more than 650m, and the long W-NW ridge.
The fierce aspect and the remote position of this mountain have been the inspiration for numerous legends.
One of these tells the story of a wild man, “Das Wilte Mandje”, that lived alone on a distant grassy plain, right below the severe cliffs of the mountain, a place called “Saccu Bode”, the plain of the donkey.
I have heard more of a version of this legend.
In a first one, this wild man fought against a group of evil witches that terrorized the people living in the green valleys below. He won the fight and forced the witches to get back on the top of the mountain, to stay there forever. Despite the help that he gave to the people of the valley, the wild man never earned any popularity, and he lived until the end of his days alone, in his remote home.
In another version, the wild man had a visit from another man. This last one offered to the eremite to transform the wild and sever valley into a heavenly place, where the winter is warm as the summer, green grass grows in every season, and fresh waters runs even in the warmest of the days; asking, in exchange, the soul of the eremite. The wild man, understanding that he was speaking with the Devil, refused; and the valley remained a place where, during winter, the sun never kisses the iced ground.
In the link below you can see the place where, according to the legend, this man used to live.
Il Corno Bianco visto da Nord. Con il grande pilastro NE, alto più di 650m, e la lunga cresta W-NO.
L'aspetto frastagliato e la posizione remota di questa montagna sono stati l'ispirazione per numerose leggende.
Una di queste racconta la storia di un uomo selvaggio, “Das Wilte Mandje”, che viveva da solo su un isolato pianoro erboso, proprio sotto le severe pareti della montagna, un posto chiamata “Saccu bode”, il piano dell’asino.
Conosco due versioni di questa storia.
Nella prima versione, quest’ uomo selvaggio affrontò un gruppo di perfide streghe che terrorizzavano le persone che abitavano le verdi vallate sottostanti. L’uomo vinse la lotta e costrinse le streghe a tornare in cima alla montagna, per rimanere confinate lassù per sempre. Nonostante l'aiuto che diede alla gente della valle, il selvaggio non guadagnò mai alcuna popolarità, e visse fino alla fine dei suoi giorni da solo, nella sua remota casa.
Nella seconda versione, il selvaggio ebbe una visita da un altro uomo. Quest'ultimo offrì all’ eremita di trasformare la sua valle in un luogo paradisiaco, dove l'inverno è caldo come l'estate, l’erba verde cresce in ogni stagione, e fresche acque scorrono anche nel più caldo dei giorni; chiedendo, in cambio, l'anima dell’eremita. L'uomo selvaggio, capendo che stava parlando con il Diavolo, si rifiutò; e la valle rimase un luogo in cui, durante l'inverno, il sole non bacia mai la terra ghiacciata.
Nel link che segue, trovate uan foto del posto dove la leggenda vuole che quest'uomo abbia dimorato.
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So numerous is this butterfly that it may be the very first one I ever saw. Well, it's the first one I remember because tyhe park where I'd play most days in most summers had a large field, and this was the butterfly that bred, fed, and laid their eggs. (The other butterflies that I would see, but only on occasion, were the Swallowtails.)
There are two kinds of Cabbage Whites in NA; this is the smaller and has fewer spots. Pieris rapae is a small- to medium-sized butterfly species of the whites-and-yellows family Pieridae. It is known in Europe as the small white, in North America as the cabbage white or cabbage buttererfly on several continents as the small cabbage white, and in New Zealand as the white butterfly. The butterfly is recognizable by its white color with small black dots on its wings, and it can be distinguished from P. brassicae by its larger size and the black band at the tip of its forewings.
I don't remember what the flower is in this image. There really wasn't enough of the blossom to ID.
Malerisch umgeben von zwei Armen der Havel liegt die Freundschaftsinsel in der Mitte Potsdams. Berühmt wurde sie durch die 1937 von Karl Foerster angelegten Schau- und Lehrgärten mit mehr als eintausend verschiedenen Stauden und über 250 Schwertliliensorten im Wassergarten. Hier kann man nicht nur bei einen Spaziergang die Natur und Garten genießen, sondern auch zahlreiche Skulpturen gibt es zu entdecken. Nicht zu vergessen das Inselcafé und der große Spielplatz, wo man als Familie den Tag verbringen kann. Die Freundschaftsinsel ist ein kleines Paradies unter den Grünanlagen von Potsdam.
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Picturesquely surrounded by two arms of the Havel, Friendship Island lies in the middle of Potsdam. It became famous through the show and teaching gardens created by Karl Foerster in 1937 with more than a thousand different perennials and over 250 varieties of iris in the water garden. Here you can not only enjoy nature and the garden on a walk, but there are also numerous sculptures to discover. Not to forget the island café and the large playground where you can spend the day as a family. Friendhip Island is a small paradise among the green spaces of Potsdam.
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