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Heimaey, the main iceland (and the only populated) in Vestmannaeyjar outside Iceland "mainland". Photo is taken from the slopes of Heimaklettur, if I remember it correctly.
In the foreground is the harbour of Vestmannaeyar.
Heimaey town has a population of about 4200 (you see almost all of it here) - which actually makes in the 6th largerst city of Iceland outside the greater Reykjavik area.
In the background you see the two volcanoes. Eldfell, the one to the left, is the one that erupted in 1973 burying part of the town and threatened to block the the harbour (was stopped by an operation to cool the lava with sea water). There is a nice museum about the eruption in the town.
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Had to stop and take a shot of the view on the way up to Wilburn Ridge. Grayson Highlands State Park.
Been REALLY busy this week. This is the first time I have been online all week! Need to catch up on all your beautiful shots! Hope you all have had a wonderful week!! I was trying to comment on some of your photos but Flickr is running PAINFULLY slow, I will try back later!!
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Morning light illuminates Thomas A. Moulton's barn along Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park.....
Noria de agua situada en el paraje de "Las Mariquillas", cerca de la localidad de Valdeganga (Albacete).
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Waterwheel located in the place of "Las Mariquillas", near the town of Valdeganga (Albacete).
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Mt Sopris outside the city of Carbondale, Colorado. Excellent morning to view the Colorado Mountain!
The edge of ice of frozen Lake Baikal in Spring - the unfrozen water so close to the mouth of the Angara River, Baikal's outflow.
... faces freedom with a little fear - Gypsy by Fleetwood Mac
“Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.”
- John F. Kennedy
Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2osQPU7CT0
GYPSY – FLEETWOOD MAC
"I used to think I was some kind of gypsy boy"
- Leonard Cohen
Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi6AlcH4C0A
SO LONG MARIANNE - LEONARD COHEN
Dedicated to Leonard Cohen (1934-2016)
TO BE A TRAVELLING GYPSY PONY
That old adage springs to my ever questioning mind
“Look before you leap”
live life to the full before that final sleep
any promises you make; make sure you keep
the grass seems always greener to the unknowing flock of sheep
on the either side of that or any other divisive fence
one thing life has taught me
one thing truth has brought me
to count every blessing every single day
don't be complacent; do not relent
find the balance in the betwixt and between times
keep inside the joyful circle of the present tense
deep inside your beautiful heart's content
to be a travelling gypsy pony
a nomad; adventuress; princess of fairy stories
is a journey that I would love
no matter that the field is dry
tomorrow may bring a different sense
no need to settle in one place
no need to stop and wonder why
they are free to roam
and they have the instinct born in them
that always brings them home
the little one longs to play
with the neighbouring field of sheep
they eat green grass oblivious to his dreams
as he observes them so intense
what will tomorrow bring
does anyone really know
and does it matter really anyway
for any given moment is Heaven sent
and hope will get us through
and faith will bring us home
whatever happens to us
if we fall down in between
we will bounce like a rubber ball upright again
and the world will go on spinning
and some of it will go on sinning
but there is always hope of goodness winning
while the stillness within keeps us rooted to the ground
deep within our souls
where the echoes of our subconsciousness may be found
and like the gypsy ponies cycle continues round and round
we will find out where we belong
and our free spirits will sing loudly out their song
bolstering our courage; boisterous in our knowledge
that in this single given moment
we are young, we are free and we are strong...
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Again outside was beautiful to look at but very dangerous while tree branches were falling constantly. Some ice casket trees looked like they had scientists freeze them to a point that they could witness what it would be like some time into the future. Haha too much Futurama?
Enjoy the weekend :)
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Oakfield Park, Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland
This beautiful calm lake is set in Oakfield Park. A privately owned house set in 100 acres of magnificent parkland, woodlands and gardens near the town of Raphoe in the heart of County Donegal.
Theres not alot of story to tell about the planning of this image as there simply was none whatsoever. I was feeling a little under the weather so as always I grabbed my camera bag and just drove my car unknowingly to where I would end up.
I decided on Oakfield park because it was nearby. I took a stroll around this calm little lake. Halfway around the sky suddenly changed to these vibrant colours during some light rain. This beautiful white swan seemed to have been following me whilst I was walking around so I got my camera out and here is the scene. Sometimes its just good not to plan anything and just see how things turns out...
I finally got to get out of bed, wearing a back brace. Today I took advantage of the beautiful day and a mild climate, to take a walk outside, take the opportunity to do some shooting.
Finalmente ho potuto alzarmi dal letto, indossando un busto ortopedico. Oggi ho approfittato della bella giornata e dal clima mite, per fare una passeggiata all'aperto, approfittandone per fare qualche scatto.
1 jan 2016 tijdens de mistige zonsopkomst in Beesd aan de molendijk met op de achtergrond de molen "De Vrijheid ".
Intense Green Heron About to Strike
From Cornell Ornithology Lab:
The Green Heron is one of the world’s few tool-using bird species. It creates fishing lures with bread crusts, insects, earthworms, twigs, feathers, and other objects, dropping them on the surface of the water to entice small fish.
Space Coast Photo #34
Toesi is Born 10-4-2000 in Denmark
deceased 6-3-2015
after nearly 13 years here on my farm
and eight years on flickr
After almost six days to be seriously ill
The vet today would euthansia for her.
treatment no longer possible.
to prevent unnecessary suffering.
but last night she deceased in her sleep.
Toesi slept peacefully in.
Good Bye my Pride
Good bye sweet Toesi
with love Caroline
I will miss you Terrible my Toesi friend
I had been planning this picture for quite a long time and somehow never got around to shooting it, despite needing very few materials and it being a self-portrait. Suddenly the weather broke and it started pouring down rain outside, and before a moment passed I was grabbing my gear and heading out the door. I don't think I spent even a minute considering what I was doing...I just went for it, knowing exactly what concept would work with that beautiful atmosphere.
I wanted something simple, something that resonated with me on a childlike level but also conceptually on an adult level. To leave is a difficult thing to do, and to be left behind is a fear that so many people have. The title, "To Leave or Be Left Behind", is one that I hope touches many, because often the choice comes down to the fact that either you have to move forward or you will be left behind.
I am currently in Pennsylvania, sitting in my husband's childhood room, typing this as I am ever-aware of the childhood that took place all around me. I found this to be a fitting picture to post now, here in this place, since not only is it paying tribute to childhood, but I also bought this dress with my mother-in-law about a month ago and only now got to use it. Had my wisdom teeth out yesterday but it went far better than anticipated and I'm feeling just fine!
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Elsie coming to get some one on one time. Indulge me for a few weeks as I try out a 60mm lens that I'm renting from lensrentals.com.
(title of photo comes from a song by Widespread Panic, so not original.)
Morning view. The iconic Prince of Wales Hotel, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada. 3 versions. I did not stay at the hotel, the photos were taken from outside the grounds of an unglamorous garbage dump. I did not encounter any other people whilst shooting these photos, and couldn't find any other angle to include both the hotel and the lakes and mountains together.
I woke up so sad this morning, got up and had a shower and walked into town. I was looking over this river for about 5minutes when a security guard from the shopping center i was near came up and asked me if I was ok. I said I was fine and promptly burst into tears and spent the next hour weeping on this poor guy's shoulder. So thanks, Issac, if you are reading this. You saved my day.
More description later, I gotta go!
I'm back! Me and Aaron went out to take his 365. We took this one outside my neighbor's house. This is two of the five shots we took. I've put a before/after on our blog.
I'd also like to mention Olivia Bee here, because (at least from what I know) she started off the "outside with duvet" series. So thanks for the inspiration Olivia :)
And a note on notes. Personally, I like notes. I like letting people make some of the image their own. If you don't like notes, feel free to view here.
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I have wanted this shot, or perspective for a long time, but Mother Nature has always had a different plan. I always check the TPE a few days prior to the full moon, and when I saw the potential lineup in conjunction with crystal clear skies, I got really excited!
The only thing holding me back from getting the shot was because Mid Harbor Shoreline Park is closed to the public from sunset to 8 a.m. I had been there before during park hours on scouting missions, but never at 5 a.m. I figured I would just park outside the gate on the street, and walk in.
Upon arriving I soon realized that there was nowhere to park with every square inch of 7th St. and Middle Harbor rd being filled by semi trucks with cargo containers waiting to unload their freight at the Oakland Port.
I stressfully drove around in circles desperate for a place to park my car. I finally found a small space, and parked, but within a minute another sem-trucki without a trailer pulled up and said, "You can't park here! This is for cargo trucks." The clock was ticking, and the moon was descending faster than I wanted. Eventually I said, "Screw it!" and parked illegally in a gutter drain cut-out. I had waited too long for this shot, and decided a parking ticket was worth it.
I grabbed my gear, began walking towards the park, and noticed a security patrol car cruising around with headlights, and a searchlight. "You have got to be kidding me!" I thought. Another quick decision had to be made, and as the security car drove down the road towards the location I wanted to shoot, I walked through the side of the gate, and hid in the bushes. Yep, I hid in the bushes.
The security car just sat exactly where I needed to be as I watched the full moon get lower and lower. Sitting in the bushes, I thought about what I was doing to get this shot, and I wasn't feeling very good about myself. This was something I would have done in high school, but not today as a husband, and father to 3 boys.
By now it was blue hour, and 20 minutes to show time; I told myself, "It's either meant to be, or not", so I stood up from out of the bushes, and walked down the long road straight towards the security car. I heard the car start up, and watched it speed towards me with flashing lights. I stopped walking, and waited for him as his approaching headlights blinded me. He stopped, rolled down his window, and asked, "This park is closed, what are you doing here?" I stood there with all my gear, and said, "I have been waiting many years to shoot the full moon setting over the Transamerica building, and I was wondering if you had it in your heart to let me photograph this rare event during these perfect weather conditions?"
He looked me in the eyes, and then at his watch, and said, "Well it's almost dawn, so just this one time." I almost started crying with joy. After thanking him 15 times, I ran as fast I could to the location. My heart was pounding while trying to get my gear together, and eventually everything fell into place. I took a few deep breaths, and began shooting.
This was by far the most spectacular moon shoot I have ever done. The crystal clear sky with the moon setting over the city was beyond surreal. I was truly grateful for everything coming together like it did considering all the uncertainty that preceded it, and knowing I will probably never have this opportunity again. I did capture the full moon perfectly aligned with the Transamerica building, but preferred showing the moon offset a bit.
This was Friday morning, and not the Blood Moon.
This is a 3 shot panorama at 600mm in the portrait position, then cropped at 8x11.5 trimming off some sky and water.
Thanks for looking!
Camera: Canon Eos 650D
Lens: EF-S17-85mmF/4-5.6-IS-USM
Aperture: f/10
Focal Length: 33 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/250
ISO: 100
Explored on December 23, 2014 #31
Commissioned in 1900 by Francisco Cerni González, Mayor of Ceuta between 1897 and 1903, in partnership with his brother Ricardo, the building was designed by Valencian architect José M. Cortina Pérez and completed in 1905.
Perez was an eclectic architect who designed the bottom of the building from artificial stone, and as a pièce de résistance adorned the roof with bronze dragons.The house is on the corner of Paseo de Camoens and Millán Astray Street in Kings Square.
The building was meant to take the name of the Cerni González brothers, but it became known as the House of the Dragons. This is a similar name to one of the architects 1901 works in his home town of Valencia which is called the Building of the Dragons The Valencia house also incorporates dragons, although more subtly, which also gives that house its name.
The next owners of the house were the sons of Ricardo Cerni González. The Spanish Falange party had their offices here after the 1936 revolution. The house was sold in 1946. The facade was repaired at the expense of Salomón Benhamú Roffé in 1973 and 1996.
The original dragons were removed in 1925 and lost, but four new dragons has been designed by Antonio Romero Vallejo. Made largely of resin and fiberglass which is painted to appear bronze, the new dragons consequently weigh less than 200 kg each. They were installed and formally opened in November 2006.
Vallejo is a local artist who was born in 1958. He is also responsible for the bronze Tribute to the Artillery which is outside the walls on Avenida Martinez Catena in Ceuta.
Source: Wikipedia
A couple more photos of Little Owls from my time spent with them recently. It's been fantastic to watch their behaviour and seeing the Owlets for the first time.
I've just uploaded a new album to my website showing some of my 'better' Little Owl photos...
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The active volcano Fuego giving us a daytime show from our campsite a few kilometres away on volcano Acatenango.