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First, yes this is real. This is a shot just as a storm was breaking at sunset at the Mukilteo Lighthouse in Mukilteo, Washington. A ferry, I believe the Cathlamet, is also visible just to the right of the lighthouse, docked at the ferry terminal.
The story: So there I was at a local diner, like usual. A summer storm had moved in and it was pouring down rain outside. I was absent-mindedly stabbing the cherry in my Shirley Temple, contemplating whether or not to go down to the beach for some sunset pics. The maraschino juice from the impaled fruit flowed into the tonic in little red clouds. I glanced up at my kids, and in their eyes I saw relief. Relief that it was raining and they wouldn't have to endure watching me take pictures of the same lighthouse in Mukilteo yet one more time.
I glanced outside, towards the west, and saw an ever-so-slight break in the clouds. There were forty-five minutes until sunset. I could make it. My kids' glance moved from me, to the sky, to me. Their expressions changed. They knew. I wasn't going to miss it.
I paid the bill, quaffed my Shirley Temple in one gulp, and bolted for the door. I threw my kids in the back, gingerly and delicately set my camera gear in the passenger seat, and raced for Mukilteo. After thirty minutes, during which time I expanded my kids' vocabulary at several stop lights, we arrived just in time to catch a truly magnificent sunset right behind the lighthouse. My kids' response to this glorious spectacle? "Oh yeah, that's great Dad..."
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Freightliner 90042 hauls 4M88 Felixstowe-Crewe BH past Wilson`s crossing, Northampton on the 24th of August 2016.
Stainforth Force, Yorkshire Dales
From the sea the atlantic salmon every autumn swim to reach spawning grounds in the higher reaches of clean, fast-flowing rivers where they themselves were born. This is perfect for eggs and milt to intermingle to secure the next generation of this fish.
Countless obstacles block the salmon’s progress from sea to spawning beds; in particular waterfalls are the most spectacular and challenging.
Just outside Yorkshire Dales village of Stainforth, the River Ribble cascades over a series of natural limestone outcrops; a string of waterfalls where the determination of salmon to forge upstream is laid bare for all to see. October and November are the best months to witness this inspiring spectacle, particularly after good rain.
Rufuous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) male resting after a short session at a feeder on an acreage in the rural area outside of Duncan on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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Philippines , Paddy field or Rice field , as seen from Batas Aramin resort
A paddy field is a flooded parcel of arable land used for growing semiaquatic rice.
In the Philippines, the use of rice paddies can be traced to prehistoric times, as evidenced in the names of towns such as Pila, Laguna, whose name can be traced to the straight mounds of dirt that form the boundaries of the rice paddy, or "Pilapil."
Paddy fields are a common sight in the Philippines, they are the worlds 8th producers of rice, but they it it a lot as well! Cooked rice is called kanin in Tagalog.
Palayan o Rice field , Pilipinas, tulad ng nakikita mula sa Batas Aramin resort
Ang isang patlang ng palay ay isang mataas ang tubig sa parsela ng maaararong lupa na ginamit para sa mga lumalagong semiaquatic bigas .
Sa Pilipinas , ang paggamit ng rice paddies maaaring traced sa sinaunang-panahon beses , bilang ebedensya sa mga pangalan ng bayan tulad ng Pila, Laguna , na ang pangalan ay maaaring traced sa tuwid na Mounds ng dumi na bumuo ng mga hangganan ng bigas palay , o " Pilapil ."
Paddy field ay isang karaniwang paningin sa Pilipinas , sila ang mga mundo ika-8 producer ng bigas , ngunit nila ito ng maraming pati na rin !
The "Rihanna Tree" just outside Bangor in the morning light . I managed to get fairly close to it before the crows flew off, snapping on the move. To the bottom left of the tree you can just make out the amount of branch that has fallen off......I think it was only a matter of time as the pieces on the ground were either riddled with woodworm or so flakey that I could crush them with my fingers!!! She still has a strange allure though? :)
De Benderse berg is een zogenaamde Smeltwaterheuvel (ook wel Kame genoemd). Bij het smelten van het ijs in de eindfase van de een na laatste ijstijd (Salien) zijn door de spleten van de enorme gletsjer, die Noord-Nederland toen bedekte, grote hoeveelheden zand, grint en keien naar beneden gespoeld en als een soort toren (van wel zo'n 300 m. hoog !) tussen de ijswanden blijven staan.
Toen het ijs zich helemaal terugtrok is deze toren als een plumpudding in elkaar gezakt en zijn de stenen over het land uitgespreid. De concentratie keien is op deze 'berg' dan ook vele malen hoger als in het omringende gebied.
Dit alles zit meters onder de grond, want tijdens de laatste ijstijd (Weichsalien) is deze steenhoop met een dikke laag dekzand bedekt geraakt.
Op de foto is nog goed de kromming van de 'berg' te zien, die in onze tijden nog ± 2½ meter boven de omgeving 'uitsteekt' !
Door het vernattingsbeleid van de afgelopen jaren is op de foto te zien, dat de Struikheide (houdt niet van vocht) zich wat terugtrekt ten gunste van Dopheide (Erica) en Kraaiheide (die wél vochtminnend zijn) !
Prachtig om hier 3 van de 4 heidesoorten bij elkaar te zien !
De 4e soort is Lavendelheide, die slechts op een enkele plek in het Dwingelderveld voorkomt en wel in vennetjes waar hoogveen-vorming op gang is gekomen.
Wash my soul again
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Carry away my old leaves
Sink my pains and complains
My ego and my blame
Let me baptize my soul with the help of your waters
Let the river take them, river drown them...
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Circuit Breaker is an evolution of Ryan H's Phasor. Built for round 5 of the Starfighter Telephone game.
Advanced alien technology puts delicate mechanics on the outside. While this provides acute sub-wave sensitivity, Circuit Breaker scout ships must rely on their quick maneuverability provided by retractable retro-thrusters, in order to survive forays in hostile space.
Also because of advanced alien technology, Circuit Breaker ships have laser saw fangs instead of any ranged weapons or countermeasures.
... having a friend to play with!
Samoyeds Izza and Dexter having some fun by the lake.
I wish you all a great weekend!
A view of old "Vauban" ramparts of Bergues city, in french Flanders.
Bergues is not only the place of the movie "Bienvenue chez les ch'tis", but also a beautiful medieval city!
The late sun illuminates a field of poppies. Taken just outside Chale, on a glorious summers evening looking along the south west coast of the Isle of Wight towards Tennyson Down in the distance.
Two shot vertorama, both frames shot at 1/640 second, the foreground flowers at f5.0 but the sky at f22 to catch the rays
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I took this on Saturday with Bianca & KC in Santa Barbara just outside the courthouse. They built time into their schedule to have their wedding portraits done down at the beach at sunset, but we ended up having an overcast day, so instead we played around at the courthouse and ended up with photos like this. They should keep this over their fireplace as a warning of what could happen if he upsets his wife.
But what has my panties in a bunch is the vast number of people (okay, all girls) who have been stealing photos and posting them onto their tumblr without giving credit. I have no problem if you blog and give credit/link/attribution, but do NOT steal and not give credit. Do these girls really have nothing else better to do than sit in their room listening to Justin Bieber and steal photos to put on their Tumblr so they can share them with their friends? Wow, go outside and do something fercryinoutloud.
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UPDATE: As of 2022, this couple is officially divorced. Didn't see that coming
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Funny story behind the title. Some man walked by as we were shooting and told me to title it "Great White Eats Man in Suit"
I thought it was humorous yet genius. I had to honor him.
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Dürnstein, Austria
Richard I of England (The Lionheart) was held prisoner in the now-ruined castle above Dürnstein in 1192
Not had chance to get out with the camera recently so posted an image of the sunset at Langstone Harbour taken in September this year.
1/40th second exposure using a Lee 0.9 ND grad filter.
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One of my favourite reserves in the whole North of England due to it's open plan nature. There are many lakes, ponds, reedbeds and meadows. There are lots of nature trails and as you walk around you can see the wildlife and observe it from the paths.
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St Aidan's is a perfect place to get close to nature and relax, unwind or exercise in a stress-free environment. Just outside Leeds on the banks of the River Aire, it's a big new space to walk, run, cycle, or ride your horse and enjoy the wildlife that surrounds you.
It has a wide range of wild plants and animals, and is home to thousands of birds, brown hares, roe deer, wild flowers and insects - all living in a stunning landscape of vast reedbeds, grassland, woodland, lakes, ponds and islands.
With a variety of circular paths of varying lengths and large areas of open grassland, St Aidan’s is a great place for families to enjoy the outdoors, share a picnic and play together.
Over 7.5 miles (12 km) of footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes connect the surrounding communities, with links to national footpath and cycle networks. St Aidan's is a fantastic place for locals wishing to explore the wider countryside or as a destination for people who love nature.
Opening times
St Aidan's is an open access site. Opening times apply to the visitor centre and car park. From March-October they're open from 9.30 am to 5 pm. From September-February it's 9.30 am to 4 pm. They're closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Entrance charges
Entry to the site is free but donations to help us continue our work are welcome. There is a car park charge of £2.50 per car for RSPB non-members. RSPB members and disabled badge holders park for free.
Information for dog owners
Dogs are allowed on the reserve as long as they are kept on a lead in the appropriate designated zones. There are some less sensitive areas within St Aidan's where dogs are allowed off the lead. Please check with staff before letting dogs off the lead.
Star species
Our star species are some of the most interesting birds you may see on your visit to the reserve.
Bittern
Bitterns are brown, secretive herons, camouflaged to hide amongst reeds. Visit in spring to hear male bitterns 'booming' or summer to watch the parents making feeding flights.
Great crested grebe
Watch the amazing courtship ritual of great crested grebes on the open water in spring. You may see pairs performing their 'weed dance' when they present one another with weed and patter across the surface of the water together.
Little owl
You may be lucky enough to find one of these compact owls perched in a tree or on a fencepost. They become very active at dusk and you may hear their shrill calls.
Marsh harrier
Look for marsh harriers gliding over the reedbed with their wings held upwards in a shallow 'v'. In spring, pairs perform their breathtaking 'skydancing' displays high in the sky.
Skylark
Spring visits will be enriched by the beautiful song of skylarks. They rise up into the air from the grassland until they are barely visible and only their song can be heard
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Seasonal highlights
Each season brings a different experience at our nature reserves. In spring, the air is filled with birdsong as they compete to establish territories and attract a mate. In summer, look out for young birds making their first venture into the outside world. Autumn brings large movements of migrating birds - some heading south to a warmer climate, others seeking refuge in the UK from the cold Arctic winter. In winter, look out for large flocks of birds gathering to feed, or flying at dusk to form large roosts to keep warm.
Spring
Look out for marsh harriers displaying over the reedbeds, great crested grebes performing their elaborate courtship dances and returning swallows skimming low over the water and grasslands as they collect insects. Listen out for skylarks filling the air with their song, the deep booming of male bitterns, male snipe 'drumming' as they vibrate their tail feathers to attract females and lapwings calling as they perform their aerobatic displays. Enjoy the fusion of colour as wildflowers burst into bloom and a host of brightly-coloured butterflies and dragonflies take to the wing. Spring is also a great time to see kestrels. You can often see several hovering around the site at the same time as they hunt for voles in the grassland. Kestrels have also been seen nesting in the huge dragline.
Summer
Watch overhead for herons and little egrets dropping into the reeds to feed, female bitterns flying low over the reedbeds as they seek out food for their chicks or marsh harriers passing food to each other in flight. Keep an eye on the open water for lines of young ducklings paddling along behind their parents or young great crested grebes riding around on their parents' backs and admire the abundant lilypads on the lakes. Stoats, weasels and water voles are often seen at this time of year as are basking butterflies and dragonflies hawking the waters edge. Thousands of black-headed gulls set up a colony at this time of the year filling the air with their calls. Summer is the best time to spot the elusive black necked grebe as it will have its fluffy youngsters in tow. Avocets also nest at this time of year. St Aidan’s is a good place to spot this iconic bird that is the logo of the RSPB.
Autumn
Autumn sees the arrival of migrant birds, such as black-tailed godwits, ruffs and green sandpipers. Local birdwatchers will also spot a few rarities such as spoonbills and pectoral sandpipers. Huge flocks of lapwings arrive to spend winter with us and can be seen around pool edges and on grassland. Short-eared owls hunt over the reedbeds and our winter wildfowl begin to arrive. Look out for flashes of blue as kingfishers flit up and down the river.
Winter
Waders and wildfowl such as lapwings, curlews, wigeons, teals, shovelers and goldeneyes gather in big numbers, roosting and feeding across the grasslands and pools. Water rails can be spotted feeding on frozen pools, or you can listen out for their strange, pig-like squealing! The elusive bittern is also drawn out into the open at times. One of the most awesome spectacles in winter is seeing massive flocks of roosting birds panic and fly into the air as peregrines hunt over the site. Look and listen out for overwintering stonechats. Their calls sound like two pebbles being knocked together!
Facilities
Facilities
•Visitor centre
•Car park : There's a car park charge of £2.50 per car for RSPB non-members. RSPB members and disabled badge holders park for free. We have cycle parking and a height restriction of 2.7 m (8' 10'') for vehicles.
•Toilets
•Disabled toilets
•Baby-changing facilities
•Picnic area
•Group bookings accepted
•Guided walks available
•Good for walking
•Pushchair friendly
Nature trails
Bowers Bimble: Starting from the car park, this 0.9-mile (1.5 km) flat trail takes you on a short walk around Bowers Lake then through grassland and wild flower meadows. Great for a relaxing stroll (20-30 minutes).
Lowther Loop: For a walk through shady woodland glades and along the banks of the River Aire, venture onto this 1.3 mile (2 km) flat trail. In wet winter months, it’s a welly boot walk (60 minutes).
Hillside Hike: For stunning landscapes and panoramic views of the nature park and surrounding areas, t ake a hike onto the hillside. This trail is 1.3 miles (2 km) with some steep hills and inclines, which wind through the trees and grassland (40-60 minutes).
Reedbed Ramble: To explore the magic of the whispering reedbeds, take a walk on this 1.7-mile (2.8 km) flat route that runs around the edges of the reedbeds and loops back to the main entrance (40-45 minutes).
As the new custodians of St Aidan's, we are aiming to improve the accessibility of our paths as soon as we can. Please contact us for updates on footpath and bridleway conditions.
Refreshments available
•Hot drinks
•Cold drinks
•Snacks
•Confectionery
By train
The nearest train stations are Woodlesford (3.2 miles), Castleford (3.2 miles) and Garforth (4.3 miles). If you're going to be walking or cycling from the station to St Aidan's, choose Woodlesford station. Turn left out of the station then left onto the main road. When you get to the bridge over the Aire and Calder navigation, cross it, then turn right and walk along the riverbank until you reach St Aidan's. If you're going to take a taxi from the station to St Aidan's, head towards Castleford station as it's easier to get a taxi there.
By bus
The nearest bus stop is just outside the entrance to St Aidan’s, on Astley Lane. The Number 167 Leeds to Castleford bus stops here and is run by Arriva Yorkshire.
By road
Reach us from junction 46 of the M1. Follow the A63, signposted Selby and Garforth. At the roundabout, take the fourth left for Wakefield A642, Swillington and Oulton. Follow the A642 for 1.5 miles then turn left on to Astley Lane. St Aidan's is 1.8 miles on the right.
From Castleford, follow the A656 (Barnsdale Road) north out of the town centre for 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Station Road towards Allerton Bywater and travel 1.2 miles. Turn left onto the Leeds Road (next to the yellow corner shop). St Aidan’s is 0.5 miles along the road on the left.
Other ways to get to the reserve
It's easy to get to St Aidan's by bike. The site is bordered on its south-east edge by the Trans-Pennine Trail central section (Route 67). This runs north all the way to Leeds city centre, and south to join the main east-west route near our Old Moor nature reserve at Barnsley. There is also a local cycle route called the Linesway Greenway (Route 697) that runs between Garforth and Allerton Bywater with a spur at the Allerton Bywater end that links into the site. St Aidan's is also bordered by the Leeds Country Way. Maps of this route can be found on the Leeds City Council website. There are also many other local footpaths and bridleways that link into the site from the surrounding towns and villages.
After the harsh winter we had with the cold and all the snow Riley enjoys spending time outside relaxing in the lovely spring weather with its mild temperatures.
A pretty sunshine with different tons. Somedays is a real pleasure to wake up. Take it at El Perelló (Valencia)
Taking a break from processing Iceland photos and going a bit more local.
Inspired by minimalism masters here on flickr like p i c a, ajorgepascua, Lieve Van den Bosch, and idg, I decided to give it a shot. This was taken in California's central valley, outside of Tulare. We hit a dense layer of fog returning home from the Eastern Sierras (more pics from that trip to come).
All comments and criticisms are welcome!
Here is a little abstract I shot over the weekend. This is a photo of a block of ice that was in my cooler I had forgotten about outside. When I dumped out the ice block I saw these bubbles and grabbed my camera before it thawed in the 10 degree weather.. LOL There was no focus stacking or exposure bracketing, just one shot. I decided against the stacking for two reasons, 1, it was freaking cold outside and 2, I liked the little bit that is out of focus.
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