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Nothing symbolizes prairies and grasslands like buffalo (or bison). I hoped we could enjoy a view of these magnificent creatures, the largest mammals in North America, but we had visited areas of the park away from the buffalo herd. Finally, as we were about to exit the national park, we encountered two bulls near the road. This one preferred to roll in the dirt, eat grass, and graze. After viewing him for some time through my telephoto lens he eventually grazed into the position of a silhouette against bright morning sunbeams shining parallel to the valley behind.
From the Grasslands National Park website: "Plains bison were re-introduced to Grasslands National Park in December 2005, after 120 years of absence. Prior to European settlement, the prairies were home to tens of millions of free-roaming bison. Bison were both an ecological and cultural keystone species, shaping the grassland landscape through grazing and sustaining the Indigenous peoples that lived on the land. By the 1880's, the large herds that once roamed the Great Plains were driven to the brink of extinction by overhunting. The long process of re-introducing bison to the Canadian wild can be traced back to a few individuals that were captured and raised domestically across North America. In 2005, after consultation with stakeholders, neighbours and specialists, Grasslands National Park welcomed plains bison back to their home."
Ruines de la chapelle Sainte-Barbe, Berrien (29)
Bonne fête de Sainte-Barbe ! Dans ma région minière, beaucoup de travailleurs, même s'ils ne sont pas mineurs ou sapeurs-pompiers fêtent cette sainte le 4 novembre. (ou la veille :-) comme je l'ai fait joyeusement hier avec mes ex-collaboratrices
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Ruins of the Sainte-Barbe chapel, Berrien (29)
Happy St. Barbara’s Day! In my mining region, many workers, even if they are not miners or firefighters, celebrate this saint on November 4. (or the day before :-) as I happily did yesterday with my ex-collaborators 😄)
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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.
I just found this a fascinating bird to watch. I don't know the specific species but I hope one of my flickr friends will enlighten me....
Those sideburns were spectacular!
Medieval Martvili Monastery or Chkondidi is located not far from Martvili. The monastery dates back to the VII century and belongs to the tetraconchus temples. The original view of the church was changed after the invasion in 736. The monastery served as a burial vault for the kings and at one time was one of the main religious centers of the Megrelia region.
The main temple of the monastery is the Assumption of the Virgin that is perfectly preserved to the present day. The walls of the church are decorated with frescoes of the XIV – XVII centuries, which were partially damaged over the centuries. Initially, the temple had a small dome, which, after reconstruction, was replaced by a larger one.
To the northern part of the fence adjoins the X century church, with a burial found under the church. To the south-west of the central temple is a pillar of 20 meters height. The staircase leads to a small church. To the north-east of the temple there is located a chapel, which was built later.
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Explore # 300 on Saturday, 20 Spetember 2008 - the 197th
It's a smog, not a fog.
Note: The fella is not me.... lol
Mid May 2019 and the last of the beautiful autumn colours at Mount Lofty Botanics. A sensational year this year for seasonal colours
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Cynful Denim Jumpsuit - Dark Grey
e.marie // Hoop Earrings - 18k
Lyrium. Zipper Chunky Sneakers - FATPACK
MAJESTY - Geometric Shades [clear]
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CAMO - Ana Braids - B&W [Add Me]
Muscari or Grape Hyacinth - the flower head is 2cm - usually not out for another few weeks and the only one that has been brave enough to surface in the garden as yet. Look closely and large and you can see a little star!! Happy Macro Monday Everyone :))
Little Jeremy asked, "Mama! Mama! May I practice Trick or Treat?! I want to try on my ghost costume!"
"Yes, Jeremy! You certainly may! I'd like to get a photo of you all dressed up, too!"
"Will you give me candy if I yell Trick or Treat, Mama?"
"No, Sweetie- that is for the REAL Halloween! But you can practice the words, too, if you like!"
HTBT, Everyone!
♫ D-Block & S-te-Fan - Angels & Demons♫
♫ In a world of angels and demons
We will sing our rebel song
Here we stand, protecting our secrets
Waiting for our kings to come ♫
Мальва мускусная (?)
Malva moschata, the musk mallow or musk-mallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to Europe and southwestern Asia, from Spain north to the British Isles and Poland, and east to southern Russia and Turkey. Growing to 60 cm (24 in) tall, it is a herbaceous perennial with hairy stems and foliage, and pink saucer-shaped flowers in summer.
The Temple Island in Henley-On-Thames is a beautiful little spot tucked away amongst the more exalted bustle of the Henley Regatta. I first caught wind of this place a few years ago when I had been a spectator at the Henley Regatta. Although I wanted to take some shots, there were not a lot of cloud cover to make it worth my while.
As a landscape photographer, everyone would nod their heads in unison that whilst sunny weather is preferred, all sun with little clouds does not really make for some compelling viewing especially at dusk.
So I went back thinking I should be here on other day when the clouds would play ball. Thing is you do not need too much of wind either or your reflection would be shot. So in all, there are a lot of factors that need to come together to get a good photograph of a place. There wasn't much of a wind blowing although there were a lot of boats going backwards and forwards which leaves a big wake every now and then. So you have to time the shot in between such instances.
In all, it was a decent evening's work at the temple island. Midsummer is a good time to be here with the sun setting adjacent to this location.
EXIF - f/11.0, ISO100 38mm 99 sec
Magenta Filter (handheld)
These falls, a few miles out from the town of Trinidad, are only accessible by horseback or on foot.
It's a wonderful place, and in addition to the horses carrying tourists visiting the location, locals bring their horses in the early morning for a wash or cool down.
I went in the early morning, was almost the only one there, or it would have been super busy with tourists swimming here (I left just as it got busy) or I would not have caught this wonderful sight.
New July 2021 edit
Something I never expected to see again; A recently reactivated YN2 CW40-8 and CW40-9 lug 100 cars of Hagerstown local freight through Smithsburg, MD on the former Western Maryland.
The European Kingfisher or Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, is widely distributed in Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is resident except in northern areas where the rivers freeze. It will then move to milder regions. In most of its European range it is the only kingfisher.
The general colour of the upper parts of the adult bird is bright metallic blue, cobalt on the back, and showing greenish reflections on the head and wings. The ear coverts and under parts are warm chestnut, the chin and sides of neck white.
The bill is blackish and reddish orange at the base; the legs are bright red with a dark blue stripe. In the young the bill is black. Length averages 19 cm (7.5 inches) and wings average 7.5 cm (2.95 inches).
The flight of the Kingfisher is rapid, the short rounded wings whirring until they appear a mere blur. It usually flies near the water, but during courtship the male chases the female through and over the trees with loud shrill whistles.
From February onwards the male has a trilling song, a modulated repetition of many whistles. He also signals with a whistle to the female when he is feeding her, this being his share of the nesting duties. This whistle is produced even when his bill is loaded with food, yet is clear and distinct. The female will reply and emerge from the nesting hole, and may fly to meet him, take the fish from him in the air, and return to the nest.
The bird has regular perches or stands from which it fishes. These may be a few inches or many feet above the water. It sits upright, its tail pointed downwards. It drops suddenly with a splash and usually returns at once with a struggling captive.
Large fish are beaten on a bough or rail; small fish and insects are promptly swallowed. A fish is usually lifted and carried by its middle, but its position is changed, sometimes by tossing it into the air, before it is swallowed head downwards.
Another favourite photo that I took with the help of some expert tuition at the British Wildlife Centre last month.
One Canada Square, sometimes called Canary Wharf Tower or simply Canary Wharf, is a skyscraper in Canary Wharf, London. It was the tallest building in the United Kingdom from 1990 to 2010, standing at 770 feet (235 m) above ground level and containing 50 storeys. In late 2010, it was surpassed by the Shard (completed in July 2012).
One Canada Square was designed by architect Mr. Cesar Pelli, who based the design and shape on earlier precedents buildings that include Brookfield Place and Elizabeth Tower. The building is clad with durable stainless steel. One of the predominant features of the building is the pyramid roof, which contains a flashing aircraft warning light, a rare feature for buildings in the United Kingdom. The distinctive pyramid pinnacle is 800 feet (240 m) above sea level.
One Canada Square is primarily used for offices, though there are some retail units on the lower ground floor. It is a prestigious location for offices and as of May 2017 was 100% let. The building is recognised as a London landmark, and it has gained much attention through film, television, and other media as one of the tallest buildings in the United Kingdom