Just hanging out at the beach provides some great opportunities.

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In 1911, the Old Elbe Tunnel was built to provide a more direct route for dock workers over to the southern banks of the Elbe river from the Landungsbrücken piers in St. Pauli. A technical innovation at the time of its construction, the tunnel became a tourist attraction when the 'new' Elbtunnel and several bridges were built in the 1970s. Now pedestrians and bicyclists wishing to cross below the river can ride a free lift into the deep, and cars can use hydraulically driven cages for a small fee.

Explore the southern banks

The green dome at the Landungsbrücken points towards the 426 metres long underpass. The tunnel is used by city-dwellers to explore the remote corners of the port area or to get to Wilhelmsburg or Altes Land. The observation platform south of the river is also held in high regard among tourists and locals alike for its magnificent panoramic views of the city.

A historic site

Modern tunnels can’t compare to the Alter Elbtunnel, which has been a preserved historic site since 2003. The lamps symmetrically lining the arched tunnel walls create an otherworldly yet cosy atmosphere 24 metres below the river’s surface. The Alter Elbtunnel’s Art-Deco beauty, combined with the unique reliefs lining the bricked walls, make this attraction particularly popular with photographers.

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This species provides an example of sex role reversal with the females being more brightly coloured than the males. Females will also choose a male and then defend him against other females and when the chicks have arrived, the female scarpers and the male raises them on his own.

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Tumbling boulders provide a rock boundary for the waters of Burbage Brook; an incredibly scenic feature of Sheffield’s Padley Gorge and the Longsaw Estate; Hathersage, Peak District.

NB: It would be a crime as a photographer to visit this place without a camera of any description.

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The game provides a Kalah board and a number of seeds or counters. The board has 6 small pits, called houses, on each side; and a big pit, called an end zone, at each end. The object of the game is to capture more seeds than one's opponent.

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The Eastern Meadowlark provides a bright splash of color on Florida's open grassy fields and prairies. Scan fence posts, low bushes or power lines for the adult bird with its yellow throat, breast and belly, and black "V" across the chest. Or listen for the sweet, melodious song: a plaintive, clear, descending whistle.

The eastern meadowlark breeds throughout eastern and central North America and in Mexico and parts of Central America and the Caribbean. This year-round Florida resident is not a lark, as its name suggests, but is in the same family as blackbirds and orioles. In size and shape, a perched meadowlark resembles a starling, but it is quail-like in its explosive take-off from the ground. Insects make up the bulk of the meadowlark's diet, but grass and weed seeds are also consumed.

I found this one perched on a fence post greeting the day just after Sunrise along Joe Overstreet Road in Osceola County, Florida.

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The shell of the common Garden snail, Cornu aspersum, contains pigment-containing cells known as chromatophores. A physiological colour change can be initiated in these cells to allow the animal to change its colour to match its surroundings and so provide protective camouflage. The mechanism is similar to that found in cephalopods such as cuttlefish and octopus, although the snail is much slower to produce the colour change than these other molluscs.

For Looking Close on Friday theme 'Orange'.

Sorry, I wanted to post this on April 1 but that would have missed the theme.

No snails were harmed in the making of this photograph.

Long Exposure of the Caerfanell river winding its way through the Talybont Forest in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Mid Wales, United Kingdom!

Due to the heavy rains that we recently experienced there was a swell in the river offering silky smooth white waters created from the long exposure being forced over the rocks and boulders!

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clustered bellflower - Campanula glomerata

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The rising and setting sun provides a warm glow to the skies and clouds; however, the opposite horizon is often over looked. As earths shadow recedes during sunrise (or advances at sunset), a band of soft pink pastels forms above it - know as the Belt of Venus.

Above, the Fort Lauderdale, FL skyline was imaged about 10mins before sunrise.

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Smuggler Cove and the shape it provides, inspires many images. It was evident early on that the clouds were going to deliver, so I made sure to get out to catch them. This time, the better shot was going to come from the cliff in the area rather than from the waters edge.

I made sure to visualize the photo prior and set up my tripod at the right spot. The clouds certainly delivered and their reflections were also terrific. Albeit unexpected, the absolute stillness of the ocean added to the final image.

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The Riffelsee lake trail provides scenic views of the highest mountains in the Alps, a lake surrounded by majestic mountains, unspoiled Alpine nature.

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Panorama of the Pennine Alps and Riffelsee lake, Valais, Switzerland. View from a height of 2815 m.

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Bedruthan Steps provides one of my favourite views on the north coast of Cornwall. This stretch of coast lies between Newquay to the south and Trevose Head to the north and features a number of headlands and sea stacks with numerous caves at the base of the cliffs. At low tide there are gorgeous golden sandy beaches revealed but at high tide when there is a strong wind blowing, the sea can be spectacular.

The people there behind the falls help provide some scale to this location and waterfall there in Oregon.

Walking in fog often provides a visual representation of my thought process. My brain constantly brings different topics into view, but in the process lets others slide into the periphery. Most of the time they are all still there, competing for my attention, but all in varying degrees. In fog I respond to the overall loss of clarity, but also the nuance that is created by relative distance. It's this layering effect I find most appealing as more distant objects eventually recede into nothingness...exactly the same as my mind reacts.

Walking outdoors this morning felt otherworldly. I love seeing familiar places rendered as ones I'm visiting for the very first time. A rich dichotomy as the serenity of fog is ripped apart by this visceral reaction. In these moments I invariably come up with camera angles that never would have occurred to me in normal circumstances.

Ich melde mich für ein paar Tage ab. Tolle Motive erwarten mich und euch, wenn ich dann wieder zurück bin. Bis bald!

I'm signing off for a few days. Great motifs await me and you when I get back. See you!

The Eastern Meadowlark provides a bright splash of color on Florida's open grassy fields and prairies. Scan fence posts, low bushes or power lines for the adult bird with its yellow throat, breast and belly, and black "V" across the chest. Or listen for the sweet, melodious song: a plaintive, clear, descending whistle.

The eastern meadowlark breeds throughout eastern and central North America and in Mexico and parts of Central America and the Caribbean. This year-round Florida resident is not a lark, as its name suggests, but is in the same family as blackbirds and orioles. In size and shape, a perched meadowlark resembles a starling, but it is quail-like in its explosive take-off from the ground. Insects make up the bulk of the meadowlark's diet, but grass and weed seeds are also consumed.

Eastern Meadowlarks are common on the prairies and pastures of the Florida peninsula, and are found throughout the state in suitable open habitat, including croplands and golf courses. In general, however, scientists have noted gradual population declines throughout the eastern meadowlark's range, probably due to habitat loss.

I found this at Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area in Hendry County, Florida.

The setting sun provides a golden glow over this mountain range.

Those tracks are not mine; I walked out to the water and came across the tracks and liked how it worked with the view.

The Great Salt Lake - GPS is not the exact spot of the shot.

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Nanyuki

Kenya

East Africa

This monkey was photographed at The Mount Kenya Game Ranch animal orphanage founded by William Holden located near Nanyuki, Kenya.

The animal orphanage at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy is a unique facility to give orphaned, injured, neglected, abused or frightened wild animals a second chance. The orphanage provides shelter and professional care with the goal to release these creatures back into the wild where they belong.

Sykes' monkey (Cercopithecus albogularis), also known as the white-throated monkey or Samango monkey, is an Old World monkey found between Ethiopia and South Africa, including south and east Democratic Republic of Congo. It is named after English naturalist Colonel William Henry Sykes (1790-1872), and has been considered conspecific with the blue monkey (which in turn has included the golden and silver monkey), but has a large white patch on the throat and upper chest, and a grizzled (not blackish) cap. - Wikipedia

ENG: The Hörner gondola lift provides access from the Bolsterlang valley to the Weiherkopf peak at an altitude of 1665 meters and the Bolsterlanger Horn peak at an altitude of 1588 meters.

At an altitude of 1540 meters, the cable car ends between the two peaks and from here the very steep path then leads towards Weiherkopf. In the sloping terrain is then the launch site for the paragliders with a fantastic view - in good weather - over the Allgäu Alps in Germany to Tyrol in Austria.

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GER: Die Gondelbahn „Hörnerbahn“ erschließt vom Bolsterlang Tal aus den Weiherkopf Gipfel in 1665 Meter Höhe sowie den Bolsterlanger Horn Gipfel in 1588 Meter Höhe.

In 1540 Meter Höhe endet die Seilbahn zwischen den beiden Gipfeln und von hier aus geht dann der sehr steile Weg Richtung Weiherkopf. Im Hanggelände ist dann der Startplatz für die Gleitschirme mit einem fantastischen Blick - bei guter Wetter - über die Allgäuer Alpen in Deutschland bis hin nach Tirol in Österreich.

The eastern meadowlark provides a bright splash of color on Florida's open grassy fields and prairies. Scan fence posts, low bushes or power lines for the adult bird with its yellow throat, breast and belly, and black "V" across the chest. Or listen for the sweet, melodious song: a plaintive, clear, descending whistle.

The eastern meadowlark breeds throughout eastern and central North America and in Mexico and parts of Central America and the Caribbean. This year-round Florida resident is not a lark, as its name suggests, but is in the same family as blackbirds and orioles. In size and shape, a perched meadowlark resembles a starling, but it is quail-like in its explosive take-off from the ground. Insects make up the bulk of the meadowlark's diet, but grass and weed seeds are also consumed.

In Florida, breeding takes place from late March through July. During courtship, the male jumps straight up into the air to display its bright yellow and black markings. Males often have two mates at a time. Females build nests on the ground, weaving fine grasses into surrounding vegetation and often incorporating a domed canopy of grass into the construction. Many nests are destroyed each year when cultivated fields are mowed.

Eastern meadowlarks are common on the prairies and pastures of the Florida peninsula, and are found throughout the state in suitable open habitat, including croplands and golf courses. In general, however, scientists have noted gradual population declines throughout the eastern meadowlark's range, probably due to habitat loss.

Found this one along Joe Overstreet Road in Osceola County Florida.

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An American Robin (Turdus migratorius) provides an interesting silhouette on a snowy day in Maryland. A few days ago, I decided to take a walk in the snow near my house (snow in late March is pretty rare for Maryland). The snow was picturesque and it was fun seeing a few Robins feeding for worms in an exposed patch of grass. I got down on the ground and achieved just the right angle so that the nearby snow bank was in the foreground of my shot with distant snow in the background. This combination gave me a unique all-white background. I fixed my settings for a silhouette to give a bit of shadowy contrast to the high-key image. This shot was just what I had envisioned!

I’d like to dedicate this shot to a good friend of mine William McIntosh. I have spent the last 4 months shooting as much as I can with Bill and trying to gleen info from him about his weather prediction skills and gain some insight about his frame of mind about photography. He is a master of weather prediction IMHO and I have always admired his tenacity which has netted him some absolutely fantastic captures from Yosemite National Park and the Pacific Northwest. Bill contacted me during the week to see if I was up for a Banzai run to Yosemite Valley as he was predicting a passage in the storm which would provide a high probability of misty/snowy conditions like seen in many of his postings from there. Of course Bill was right on the money as was shown from some of the webcams provided there. But unfortunately I had to decline as I was starting to get sick with the Flu and didn’t want to drag him down with me. Today he contacted me again to see if I was up for some shooting at Corona Del Mar but I was still trying to fight off the Flu and as painful as it was had to opt out again. Later, today, as I was digging through my folder of processed photos I found this shot and the pain of declination returned. Sorry Bill, I was more worried about getting you sick then worsening my own condition. LOL. Thanks for the invite my friend and hope you had a great day at CDM. If you would like to see William’s amazing photography, you can visit his stream here.

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This is a side view of the arch found at Corona Del Mar, If you wanted to get a full view through the arch you would need to scramble along the cliffsides base there at a specific tide level, I say specific because if you time it incorrectly you wouldn’t drown but you would have to spend a long, cold night on the rocks or call the Coast Guard to come “fish” you out which carries along an $800 dollar or better rescue charge. I’m still hoping that Bill will show me the specifics of entering here at a time that would be safe to enter and exit during the sunset. See what I mean about his tenacity. :)

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Beauty berries provide a treat for the birds and other wildlife around. The berries begin to turn purple in August and continue to ripen until devoured or through April, whichever comes first.

The bushes are deciduous but the berries remain. The bushes benefit from a heavy trim in the spring after the berries are gone or mostly gone. It helps them branch and grow more berries the following season.

People often make jam out of the berries. Although I am not sure why, they don't have a lot of flavor. I added some to a salad once and it was pretty but again, not much flavor so I believe beauty berries are best left as a food source for wildlife.

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Short brake from Costa Rica.. family gathering in Florida provide another opportunity to get shots of this rarity. Dense morning fog overcome with with dehaze in Lightroom. Airboat tour.

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Nests and forages year-round in freshwater wetlands of southern Florida, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Locally endangered species in the Florida Everglades, with a population of less than 400 breeding pairs. Research has demonstrated that water-level control in the Everglades is depleting the population of apple snails. However, this species is not generally threatened over its extensive range. it might be locally increasing in numbers, such as in Central America.

This is a gregarious bird of freshwater wetlands, forming large winter roosts. Its diet consists almost exclusively of apple snails, (especially the species Pomacea paludosa in Florida, and species of the genus Marisa). Snail kites have been observed eating other prey items in Florida, including crayfish in the genus Procambarus, crabs in the genus Dilocarcinus, black crappie, small turtles and rodents. It is believed that snail kites turn to these alternatives only when apple snails become scarce, such as during drought, but further study is needed. On 14 May 2007, a birdwatcher photographed a snail kite feeding at a red swamp crayfish farm in Clarendon County, South Carolina.

The presence of the large introduced Pomacea maculata in Florida has led the snail kites in North America to develop larger bodies and beaks to better eat the snail, a case of rapid evolution.[17] These non-native snails provide a better food source over the smaller native snails and has had a positive effect on their population

Here's a second from my "Zebra grass series" as a part of a larger camera painting series of grasses, leaves, various other plant parts, and some non-bio subjects. My bike light with a snoot produced a narrow, directed light that simply grazes the subject - critical for this kind of photography. I prefer to use "bulb" vs a set shutter speed. Since I adapt the shutter speed to match my movement and flow, this approach fits well with "camera painting". I'll post some more and you can provide some thoughts. Best.

Brambles and scrub provide good habitat for Dunnock which usually feed on the ground. The Dunnock was once misleadingly known as the Hedge Sparrow. For a long time it was thought to be related to the Wren. New research places them within a large group consisting of sparrows, finches and pippits.

In an example of good retention-pond design, the verges of the polishing pond of Cross Creek Ranch are lined with reeds, thick in many places, which prevent erosion, of course, but which also provide refuge for birds. Fulshear, Texas.

Grebe chicks enjoy very special treatment captured in this photograph, it has always amazed me how diligently wildlife cared and provides for their off spring.

You can also see grebe feet, which don't have the webbing common in ducks, grebe legs are located at the very back of body which makes them very clumsy on land.

These boats provide a ferry service across the Looe River to East Looe when there is sufficient water. It saves a walk down to the bridge and back again on the other side. West Looe and East Looe were once separate towns, but became united at the end of the 19th century. East Looe is by far the largest of the two and was once an important port for the export of tin and copper ore from the mines on Bodmin Moor, as well as farm and other produce. Some of the former warehouses can be seen on the other side of the river. The arrival of the railway and the end of the mining industry led to Looe's decline as a port and it became a popular seaside resort.

No matter how large or how small a given space may be there’s always room for colors to share that space. A tree has so much space to share with lots of vivid colors. Look at the colors or shades that Autumn provides us at its peak. A Maple tree is a good example. On a smaller scale look at the most colorful fish in an aquarium. One fish can house several colors within its body. Though many flowers appear to represent basically one color such as a Red Rose, a Yellow Rose etc., this rose caught my attention in that there are no less than two beautiful “Colors Sharing Space” Nature continues to amaze and impress us with miracles (plants, animals and people) that come in many colors yet sharing small spaces. Thanks for viewing my work.

Dunes, Soft Light. © Copyright 2022 G Dan Mitchell.

Details of sand dunes in soft evening light, Death Valley Naitonal Park.

Sand dunes are always fascinating subjects, both for their appearance as part of the larger landscape and because they contain almost infinite varieties of smaller subjects, textures, colors, and variations in light. I made a wild guess recently that I’ve probably been to Death Valley perhaps twenty-five times. You’d think that I might start to tire of the dunes or run out of things to photograph there… but there’s not sign of this happening.

We went to these dunes late in the day and had them entirely to ourselves. The light was challenging, as clouds were building to the west. As the clouds moved the light increased and decreased, but overall it remained quite soft the entire time. But this just provides another variation on how we can photograph this subject, and the soft light lets me reveal some subtle details that can be lost in brighter conditions. I made some post-processing choices here that highlight the variations in light and the soft forms of the dunes.

G Dan Mitchell is a California photographer and visual opportunist. His book, “California’s Fall Color: A Photographer’s Guide to Autumn in the Sierra” is available from Heyday Books, Amazon, and directly from G Dan Mitchell.

Olhão is a small town in the Algarve less than 10km from Faro, the main town in the region. The town has a significant tourist interest today but previously fishing was its main activity. Many fishermen provide fish to the famous covered market in Olhão today.

What makes a visit and a walk in Olhão interesting is its architecture. The old fishermen's district is made up of small white houses with cubic shapes. As most houses do not have gardens, terraces are arranged on the roofs and the alleys flowered by the inhabitants. Google

PS With its cubist lines and white-washed walls, the houses of Olhão are a sign of its people’s commercial and emigrational links with Morocco.

Barbondale provides one of the western entrances to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and runs from the Lune Valley near Kirkby Lonsdale along to Dentdale. It is one of the Dales that is also in the county of Cumbria following the boundary re-organisation in 1974. A stream known as Barbon Beck flows south-west through the dale to join the River Lune. Barbondale is possibly one of the least well-known of the Yorkshire Dales, though it is one of my favourites. There is just the one settlement, the village of Barbon at the western entrance to the dale. This is a mile or so out of shot to the left. The surrounding fells rise to over 2,200 feet above sea level. Because of the nature of the countryside, sheep farming predominates and there are several small farmsteads dotted along the dale. The woods on the left of the picture are part of Barbon Manor Estate.

These boats provide trips for holidaymakers when the tide is right. West Looe and East Looe were once separate towns divided by the Looe River, but became united at the end of the 19th century. East Looe (on the left) is by far the largest of the two and was once an important port for the export of tin and copper ore from the mines on Bodmin Moor, as well as farm and other produce. Some of the former warehouses can be seen on the other side of the river.

Sacha

Autumn colors always provide beautiful pictures! Sacha is a very musical girl. She took lessons from me for a while and every time we were together I was amazed how musical and creative she could be. She got the ukulele from grandpa and grandma and she is of course very happy with it.

I reached out to her mother to ask if she would like to help me build my portfolio. She responded very nicely and we immediately set a date. I knew her family a little bit and I knew they were warm people, so I assumed it would be a lot of fun. We met at their home, after a delicious espresso and biscuits we went straight to the woods. Here we took a lot of photos, everyone was so nice and that is certainly reflected in the photos. Thank you Lizz for your trust in me.

Korth's Meadow - Iowa

I have taken many shots of this meadow, but each year provides a unique view . . . depending on weather, time of day and season.

On this spring day, the light was interesting depending on the cloud movement. It's one of my favorite local areas to hike and explore!

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Maple, (Acer), any of a large genus (about 200 species) of shrubs or trees in the family Sapindaceae, widely distributed in the North Temperate Zone but concentrated in China. Maples constitute one of the most important groups of ornamentals for planting in lawns, along streets, and in parks. They offer a great variety of form, size, and foliage; many display striking autumn colour. Several yield maple syrup, and some provide valuable, dense hard wood for furniture and other uses. All maples bear pairs of winged seeds, called samaras or keys. The leaves are arranged oppositely on twigs. Many maples have lobed leaves, but a few have leaves separated into leaflets.

Beaches provide a sensory stimulation for the dogs. The texture of sand feels different under their paws, which can be exciting and fun for them. Plus plenty of new smells that pique a dog's curiosity.

Nature comes sometimes and provides a soft mask of white. Masks can cover a multitude of things and for many reasons. This same photo I believe is a nice capture of Nature and her splendor. A cold day creeps in and we get a quick surprise of snow cover. At times it’s not what we planned for. The Creator doesn’t seek our permission or approval when it’s decided that the weather forecast is about to change our daily pace. We slow down our activities and maybe even alter our plans accordingly. One thing for sure is that we can’t change the weather so why not enjoy it. One method I use is to capture by photograph a segment of Nature at her best. She invites us with the wonder as to what lies “Beneath The Mask” Thanks for viewing my work,

Union Pacific local job LPG04 provides a much needed reprieve from the monotonous parade of wide-nose GEs at Nelson as its crew heads for home after a day of servicing customers. The train is passing the junction with the Peoria Sub where trains can diverge off the double main from either direction and head south to Peoria on what used to be the Chicago & Northwestern's SI Line.

When this photo was taken in November of 2020, the tiny spec on the map of Nelson, Illinois still offered an incredible amount of railroading character to the interested photographer. One could spend an entire day shooting trains passing the steam era coaling tower and various C&NW searchlight signals that were packed into this very short section of Union Pacific's Geneva Sub. The Railside Bar and Grill, while not located directly next to the railroad, was a great place to grab a bite to eat during a lull in traffic.

Sadly this past week, operations commenced to dismantle the concrete coaling tower which only lasted a few years longer than the signals.

Umgeben von dichten Wäldern ist der See ein beliebtes Ausflugs - und Erholungsziel für die Berliner*innen. Große Teile, der in Eiszeit enstandenen Seenkette, siehe Wikipedia". ist heute ein ausgewiesenes Naturschutzgebiet. Eine friedliche Koexistenz zwischen der Natur und dem Menschen.

Baden ist an einigen Stellen erlaubt, andere Teile des Sees sind mit Zäunen aus Holz abgezäunt, Schilffflächen angelegt, sie dienen als Schutz - und Brutflächen für Vögel und Kleinsttiere.

Danke für Euren Besuch ein Kommentar/Stern ist willkommen.

Ich wünsche Euch einen guten Start in die Woche.

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"Die Grunewaldseenkette oder auch Grunewaldrinne ist eine Kette von Seen in den Berliner Bezirken Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf und Steglitz-Zehlendorf. Die Kette verbindet als glaziale Rinne in nordöstlicher Richtung Havel (Großer Wannsee) und Spree, dabei werden die „große“ und die „kleine“ Seenkette unterschieden. Daneben gibt es eine kleinere Nebenrinne entlang des Volksparks Wilmersdorf in östlicher Richtung. Die Geschichte der Seen und die Entwicklung der Niederungen schreibt ein Stück Berliner Stadtgeschichte. eliebter See im Grunewald." Wikipedia

Surrounded by dense forests, the lake is a popular excursion and recreation destination for Berliners. Large parts of the chain of lakes formed during the Ice Age, see ‘Wikipedia’, are now a designated nature reserve. A peaceful coexistence between nature and man.

Swimming is permitted in some places, other parts of the lake are fenced off with wooden fences, and reed beds have been created to provide shelter and breeding areas for birds and small animals.

Thank you for your visit a comment/star is welcome.

I wish you a good start to the week.

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‘The Grunewaldseenkette or Grunewaldrinne is a chain of lakes in the Berlin districts of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf and Steglitz-Zehlendorf. The chain connects the Havel (Großer Wannsee) and Spree rivers in a north-easterly direction as a glacial channel, whereby a distinction is made between the ‘large’ and ‘small’ chain of lakes. There is also a smaller side channel along the Volkspark Wilmersdorf in an easterly direction. The history of the lakes and the development of the lowlands writes a piece of Berlin's city history. e beloved lake in Grunewald.’ Wikipedia

Trois amis sur la Krummen Lanke.

Entouré de forêts denses, le lac est un lieu d'excursion et de détente très apprécié des Berlinois*. Une grande partie de la chaîne de lacs formée à l'époque glaciaire (voir « Wikipedia ») est aujourd'hui une réserve naturelle. Une coexistence pacifique entre la nature et l'homme.

La baignade est autorisée à certains endroits, d'autres parties du lac sont clôturées par des barrières en bois, des roselières sont aménagées et servent d'abri et de lieu de reproduction pour les oiseaux et les petits animaux.

Merci de votre visite, un commentaire/une étoile est le bienvenu.

Je vous souhaite un bon début de semaine.

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« La chaîne des lacs de Grunewald, ou Grunewaldrinne, est une chaîne de lacs située dans les arrondissements berlinois de Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf et Steglitz-Zehlendorf. La chaîne relie la Havel (Großer Wannsee) et la Spree en direction du nord-est sous forme de chenal glaciaire. On distingue la « grande » et la « petite » chaîne de lacs. Il existe en outre un petit chenal secondaire le long du Volkspark Wilmersdorf en direction de l'est. L'histoire des lacs et le développement des basses terres écrivent une partie de l'histoire de la ville de Berlin. e cher lac de Grunewald ». Wikipedia

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These new lights provide programmable lighting, a wider spectrum of color and more than twice the previous lighting levels. The new lights also fill gaps to provide more consistent lighting.

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Orange beauties in our backyard garden...

Serviceberry bushes/trees not only provide lovely color in the fall, but they also produce delicious berries for birds and humans to enjoy.

The red berries can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried. They make delicious jams and jellies and even teas. Their taste is similar to blueberries.

Other names for serviceberries are sugarplum, juneberry, and shadblow.