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The sparrowhawk returned to the garden a little later to pose on the fence for a while, still looking for something to eat. This time I was prepared outside with the camera, but it was a bit blustery and threatening to rain. It felt like we were having an unspoken conversation about the weather, was it going to rain? It did rain and we were getting wet. He looked grumpy about it and stomped his foot, and we both decided to call it a day.
Sony A77ii, 70-400Gii at 400mm, f7.1, 1/250s, ISO 3200.
This was one of my goals on this trip - Sunset from Hopi Point. All in all I am happy with the results. I learned a lot and got this shot. Sunsets happen so fast.
I took a little winter trip to the South Rim. Hardly any crowds at this time of year. Temperatures in the upper 20's during the day, mid teens at night with windchills into the single digits. I am well prepared for these temperatures and was comfortable most of the time. I stayed at the El Tovar Lodge.
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This viewpoint offers panoramic and breathtaking views of the canyon along the scenic Hermit Road. An ideal location for sunrise or sunset, Hopi Point also offers five views of the Colorado River. Vault toilets available.
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Stop number four along the west rim shuttlebus (the red route) is Hopi Point, the northernmost spot on this part of the south rim, and the first point where much more of the western Grand Canyon comes into full perspective - another 20 miles, since the Colorado begins a big bend northwards, allowing views all the way to Havasupai Point and the Great Scenic Divide. Hopi Point has a fenced viewing area next to the road, and a vista over the canyon centered on Dana Butte, a flat mesa 2,000 feet below the overlook. Salt Creek runs to one side, meeting the Colorado at a series of rapids, while Monument Creek is on the other side, joining the river at another set (Granite Rapids).
Opposite Hopi Point on the North Rim are a group of prominent mesas either side of Trinity Creek, named after figures from ancient Egypt - largest are Isis Temple, Horus Temple and Osiris Temple. Like many other Grand Canyon features their names were assigned by writer and geologist Clarence Dutton in the 1880s.
Because of the wide-ranging, unobstructed views, Hopi is the most popular place on the west rim for watching the sun set.
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Trees reflected in water reminded me of a Monet style.
The image was flipped to show the trees standing upright.
August 18, 2022 - Gibbon Nebraska US
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Late August here in Nebraska. I usually would be chasing out in Western Nebraska Eastern Colorado this time of year. Mother Nature made it dry as a desert here. Record Heat & drought in 2022 on the plains of Nebraska. This was the ONLY storm that came into range for the whole month.
Gear was prepped & ready for a month....I was prepared that afternoon. A short jaunt to my east and then north. Irrigated Corn this time of year here is about 14 feet & it will be ready for harvest soon.
Had to find a good location where there was no tall corn. Found a hill with a perfect view. Lucky to find an open view with all that corn!
Though this didn't produce a tornado. Really good definition of a rotation wall cloud under this supercell. Glad I went out that day to capture these phenomenal snaps!
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This photograph captures a charming view of Modica, a historic town located in the province of Ragusa, Sicily, Italy. Modica is renowned for its Baroque architecture, a result of its reconstruction following the devastating 1693 earthquake that struck the Val di Noto region. The layers of buildings visible in the image reflect the town's unique geography, as it is divided into "Modica Alta" (Upper Modica) and "Modica Bassa" (Lower Modica), nestled in a valley surrounded by steep hills.
Culinary traditions in Modica are deeply rooted in its history and culture. The town is particularly famous for its chocolate, which is made using an ancient recipe brought by the Spaniards from the Aztecs. This "cioccolato modicano" is prepared using a cold-working process that preserves the granular texture of the sugar. Local dishes such as "scacce" (stuffed flatbreads) and "arancini" (stuffed rice balls) further highlight the rich gastronomic heritage of the area.
The architecture of Modica, as showcased in the photograph, is a harmonious blend of medieval and Baroque influences. The use of soft limestone, as seen in the façades, gives the buildings a warm and timeless appeal. The balconies with wrought iron railings and terracotta roof tiles are characteristic of the region, while the carefully placed flowers add vibrant splashes of color to the otherwise earthy tones. This aesthetic reflects the craftsmanship and artistry of the town's past.
Tourism in Modica thrives on its historical and cultural offerings. Visitors often explore its narrow streets, ancient churches, and vibrant piazzas. The Cathedral of San Giorgio, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a must-see for its grandeur and intricate details. Beyond the architecture, Modica provides a gateway to experiencing Sicilian life, with lively festivals, local markets, and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside that leave visitors enchanted.
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As scientists and crew with NASA’s Operation IceBridge mission prepared for a research flight on Nov. 5, 2016, the weather in Punta Arenas, Chile, was cold, wet, and windy. But when they reached their survey site in West Antarctica, skies were clear and winds were calm—a perfect day for scientists to collect data over the Getz Ice Shelf.
IceBridge, now in its eighth year, continues to build a record of how ice is responding to changes in the polar environment. The Getz Ice Shelf in West Antarctica is one area that scientists try to examine each year. “Getz is an ice shelf that has been experiencing some of the highest basal melt rates of the Antarctic ice shelves,” said Nathan Kurtz, IceBridge project scientist and a sea ice researcher at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
The image above shows a views of Getz as photographed on Nov. 5 from a NASA research airplane by Jeremy Harbeck, a sea ice scientist at NASA Goddard. The image shows ice in the process of calving from the front of the shelf, soon to become an iceberg.
Kurtz notes that the team has flown over the Getz Ice Shelf many times before. Flight paths are often exact repeats of those flown in previous years, which helps scientists understand how the height of the ice surface changes over time. This year, new flights over Getz were added to the existing observations. Scientists mapped the bathymetry (shape and depth of the seafloor) below the ice shelf, and they mapped the ice surface and bedrock upstream of the grounding line.
The flight over Getz is just one of a number of key areas flown during the IceBridge campaign. Each flight plan is prioritized in order of importance: baseline (the highest priority), high, medium, and low. The flight on Nov. 5 over Getz, for example, was categorized as “high” priority. Since the start of 2016 science flights on Oct.14, the team has flown six out of eight baseline missions, eight out of 15 high priority lines, and one medium and low priority mission each. Research flights for the season continue through Nov. 18.
“We are in pretty good shape so far, having flown so many missions due to a combination of favorable weather, no major airplane issues, and all instruments operating well,” Kurtz said. “We’re about four weeks into the campaign, and it’s possible we could tie the record of most flights flown with Operation IceBridge if things continue to go well.”
Image Credit: NASA/Jeremy Harbeck
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After all those days of heat, we decided that today would be a Beach Day ! We prepared the picnics in the early morning and then we loaded them into backpacks, along with bottles of water, oats and apples for the horses. We went to the stable and then we got the horses ready. Given that we were going to do a fairly long walk and that some of them have long manes, they had braids to prevent them from sweating too much. My pretty mare, chunky and fluffy, was lucky to have them.
The ride has started, we crossed several fields, forests where it was cool, even crossed some rivers, the horses were happy to walk in the water. We stopped in a forest where a river passed, in the shade of the trees for the picnic. The horses would not be hot and could even quench their thirst in the cold water, even take some rolls if they feel like !
After we've all eaten, we went back on the trail and at the start of the evening, we arrived on the beach, the sand, the sea, the waves, it was really amazing and we were going to be able to gallop along the water's edge !
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Prepared for the "We're Here!" group's visit to the "Sandwiched" group.
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Baby Groot is a Stickman in charge of his destiny; he has control of the situation.
For WAH
And Helen - yes, but #1 didn't want to lose him. Baby Groot is SO precious he didn't get taken to Uni.
The tours are well organized and prepared for emergencies. They have procedures to evacuate tourists for emergencies or claustrophobic anxieties. They DO NOT ALLOW tripods, monopods, or selfie sticks. They have apparently had problems with tourists.
This is an amazing place. Every turn shows a new amazing, colorful, glowing, canvas. It was easy to take lots of photos. The tough part was culling the photos when I got home.
There were 9 people (representing 4 families) and a guide in our group. The tours are a little under an hour from start to finish. We were the first of 4 or 5 groups in our time slot. The sent us in about 10 minutes apart. The guide is very informative and educational. There was some pressure to keep the group moving. The guide was helpful and took pictures of the families several times during the tour.
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The Navajo name for Lower Antelope Canyon is Hasdez twazi’, which means “the spiral role arches.” Lower Antelope Canyon is about 3, 704 feet in elevation and the canyon walls are about 120 above the streambed. This canyon is more narrow to walk through, as it’s shaped like a “V”, so if you are claustrophobic this area is not for you. It goes into the slot canyon and have to maneuver thru closely on stairs, which is harder to walk through. This area is also located within the Le Chee Chapter of the Navajo Nation, near Page, Arizona.
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these Hooded Mergansers are always one of my most favorites. I know, I know, I say that about all the birds. But have you ever seen anything so cute.
I’m sitting here at my desk wondering what to write and I’m struggling. Most of the time I like to accompany my photos with some sort of chatter. Sometimes it’s about the photo but most of the time it has nothing at all to do with. I do this mainly to keep my writing brain active, which I must admit a talent I’ve always been poor at. Suffering from a level of dyslexia English was a totally failed subject at school, It was a skill I did not need the first part of my working life as a mechanical fitter, It also did not hinder me in my switch of careers into Information Technology (IT). However as I moved into management the more I needed to write, the word processor and spell checker came to my rescue as it was painful to be referring to a dictionary for every other word, even so I know when I read this back the spelling and wrong or missing words will be most evident along with poor gramma. So now I write drivel and it’s OK if you don’t read it, it’s for me as is the photo. At the moment I’m looking at instructions entitled “Pelvic Floor Exercises for Men”. I should have been doing these exercises the last 11 months waiting for my prostate procedure, but I haven’t. This is not out of laziness more from an inability to be convinced I’m doing the exercise properly as I’m still struggling to identify the muscle in question. Now with just over a fortnight to go before I go under the laser I’m resigned to not be prepared in that department and the foreseen circumstances. Anyway a little about the photo. When the storm was upon us and everything seemed lost the heavens opened and a messenger appeared. it’s all there in my imagination and photo.
Storm day, the streets of Manhattan were full of snow and there was no easy way to cross the street. You had to be really well prepared and we were not. Luckily for some, they enjoyed the snow and walking through it.
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Lac Gaube, French Pyrinees. We went there in Spring and were not prepared for the 4 hours hike up the mountain, through the melting snow. The kids were very small and quite suffering as the way was not easy, but we never gave up. These views were the award. We all as family changed that day, learning about self motivation. In my case I fell in love with this mountains and that, I never imagined could happen. That feeling changed my life forever as it truly connected me with nature and landscapes
I've prepared this super cool set available in the Mainstore and also in Gothmas event : December 4th (11pm) - Soft Opening
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elysian%20Veil/119/193/22
Only for Reborn
Set available in Red or Black, and the Fatpack includes 2 more patterns.
Come to the mainstore and try the demo!
Go to the second floor, or TP to "Complements"
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You can buy only the Ribcage bones too... and it will be ok for Any mesh body. Just try the demo before
Pd: Skin is "Morgana", and will be exclusive at Gothmas event
St. Wolfgang is a small town in Austria that became popular in the 1930's in a musical named after a hotel at the lake. They have a Christmas market in the roads of the old town. This photo was taken one day before it opened so the roads are still empty.
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A fisherman in Akureyri, North-Iceland, getting his boat (trilla) prepared for going out to the sea. Read about Akureyri here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akureyri
23.04.2020.
Edon, Ohio, as Nickel Plate Road 765 is prepared for a day's excursion to Hillsdale, Michigan.
(Not too shoddy, iPhone 11)
The interior of TD 6. The driver was prepared. Coffee cans and wine bottles with a well padded adjustable seat! What more does one need for a long trip?
taken during Talullah Winterwolf's 'MOO-Sic in Green Pastures' set at Lynchland last night...
However weird David Lynch's work is, nothing prepared me for the strangeness of seeing Dia herding cows at the rear of this pic...
The snow didn't seem to bother these bison who are so well equipped to handle the harsh winter conditions of Yellowstone National Park.
Some color along the path at Jacobsburg State Park, near Nazareth, PA.
I'd been experiencing serious trouble with my camera's ability to auto-focus. I was prepared to pay handsomely to get it fixed. When I took it to the camera store, the man did almost nothing to the camera; he only adjusted the diopter a bit. He could find nothing wrong.
So, I thanked him and took the camera to the park to test it out. Yes, it seems to have recovered!