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Manchester State Beach - New Years Camping Trip
While the roads to here weren't all that pleasant for a 30' trailer, the views were spectacular. We stayed at Manchester KOA (4 Star Rating BTW) and drove to the Point Arena Lighthouse. The road from hwy 1 to the lighthouse drives a long a scenic route along the scenic bluffs.
We stopped at two look out points, one further up and this one. We had both kids but placed them in backpacks, there is no guard railing and one excited running kid could easily go off the ledge. There wasn't any clouds or exciting sunset but we had to choice, if I wanted a shot this is what we got.
I took a few shots, under and overexposed and had a hard time finding a good color composition. After downloading the new Photoshop CC I decided to play around with B&W. I ran three different post processing editions, Lightroom only, Photoshop & Nik programs. I decided to keep this one from PS and will ponder later what still can be done.
"Bone pointing" is a method of execution used by the Australian Aborigines. It is said to leave no trace, and never fails to kill its victim. The bone used in this curse is either made of either human, kangaroo, emu or even wood.
Before it can be used, the kundela (bone) is charged with a powerful psychic energy in a ritual that is kept secret from women and those who are not tribe members. To be effective, the ritual must be performed faultlessly. The bone is then given to the kurdaitcha, who are the tribe's ritual killers.
These killers then go and hunt (if the person has fled) the condemned. The name, kurdaitcha comes from the slippers they wear while on the hunt. The slippers are made of cockatoo (or emu) feathers and human hair - they virtually leave no footprints. Also, they wear kangaroo hair, which is stuck to their bodies after they coat themselves in human blood and they also don masks of emu feathers. They hunt in pairs or threes and will pursue their quarry for years if necessary, never giving up until the person has been cursed.
The condemned man may live for several days or even weeks. But, he believes so strongly in the curse that has been uttered, that he will surely die.
Truncated expanation courtesy of Wikipedia.
Obviously, a bone that still has a pulse isn't used.
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Handle with Care Challenge
Thursday, 27 August 2015
VWD34 and VWD35 at Mahon Point operating evening peak hour route 215 services.
© Finbarr O'Neill
The barrel cactus is also sometimes called the "compass cactus". As the story goes, if you are lost in the desert and can find one of these (not at all hard to do), you'll be able to determine which direction is south, because that's the way the barrel cactus will be slanting. (I've also seen it more specifically described as southeast.)
I don't carry a compass, so I can't say for sure. But what I do know in this case is that the Rincon Mountains in the background are in the east, so this guy does seem to be pointing south. Maybe even southeast.
Hung around this cool little cove for a while to watch waves crashing against the lava rock.
- Onomea Trails, Hamakua Coast - Big Island of Hawaii.
Pointe du Havre
76 - Seine Maritime - France
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Lovely Sunday mornings standing knee deep in freezing water, I'm sure many of you here could relate!
Caught this pretty sunset on my way home from a weekend in Big Sur. I've only been to this spot along the coast once (for this sunset), and really need to go back and do some more exploring!
Point Lobos State Reserve, California
The red blotches in the water are the result of kelp in motion
This was a popular spot close to the top of one of the hills overlooking Port Hercule and we had to loiter around the area waiting for a chance to photograph JJ in the Frame! Shame about the weather, but it was still an attractive area.
Frame, also known as the Photo Point, is a popular tourist attraction located in Monaco. This unique spot offers visitors the opportunity to capture stunning photos with a picturesque backdrop. The location is known for its eye-catching art installation that serves as a frame for the scenic views of Monaco. As you explore Frame, you will be mesmerized by the beauty of the surrounding area. The art installation blends seamlessly with the natural landscape, creating a perfect setting for memorable photographs. Visitors can spend hours admiring the views and capturing the essence of Monaco through their camera lenses. (From Evendo.com)
Black Point Fissures. These deep, narrow cracks occur on the crest of Black Point, a volcanic cinder cone on the north side of Mono Lake. The cone was formed about 13,000 years ago during an eruption that began beneath Lake Russell, the Pleistocene ancestor of modern-day Mono Lake. These cracks are the result of rapid cooling of the volcanic rocks in the glacially-fed lake. Inyo National Forest. Near Lee Vining, Mono Co., Calif.
I just found another photo from the first day. This is taken with a cheap little waterproof camera I found at Kmart. A few of the photos came out relatively ok considering!
We are approaching Separation Point here, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand.
Pointe du Toulinguet . Cf www.crozon-bretagne.com/tourisme/decouverte/camaret/point...
Anse de Pen Hat . Dangereuse ! Le tombolo .
Camaret, Presqu'île de Crozon, Finistère, Bretagne, France .
Photographies J-P Leroy, droits réservés .
Been dying to see this place, and on my way back to Los Angeles from Santa Cruz, I made a stop and couldn't believe how beautiful it was. It has a very unique environment, which makes it thrive with life and one of the only places in California with water as blue as it is.
Wentworth Point
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The Point Pinos Lighthouse in Pacific Grove, California.
Its Third Order Fresnel lens has served as an active aid to maritime navigation since its lamp was first lit in 1855.
I used a KITE to fly the camera.
Here's another shot from sunrise at Kittery Point in Maine. Venus can be seen here in the sky.
I've been away from Flickr for a bit. Hope everyone is doing well and I will have to see what everyone has been posting lately.
If you live in the Boston area, some of my photos will be on display at an exhibit in the bookstore at UMass Boston next week, from December 6-10. It will be with other artwork from other artists.
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Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 @ 17mm
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Aperture: f/8
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