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I was rather sad to learn that Hancocks butchers in Stoney Middleton is to close for good this Saturday. The farmshop has been run by six generations of the same family since they first opened n 1829. So no more of their delicious award-winning pork pies unfortunately.
This rather charming building is found in the Museum Gardens in the City Of York
The Hospitium was built as part of St Mary’s Abbey in the medieval period.
The name Hospitium (related to hospitality) suggests that the building was used for housing guests. Originally, the Hospitium would have been very close to the River Ouse and the archway that can be seen to the south east would have led to a water gate – allowing boats up very close. Being this close to the river and the shape of the building suggests that it may have been a warehouse as well as a guest building.
The stone ground floor mostly dates to the 1300s with the water gate arch added around 1500. The stone building would have been necessary given that the River Ouse would have flooded even more regularly in the past.Since the dissolution of the abbey the Hospitium has gone through numerous stages of reuse, disrepair and renovation. Its now popular for weddings and the like.
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rather cruel and incompetent comes naturally to me ;-)
John Cleese
HPPT! Science Matters! Resist!!
japanese camellia, sarah p duke gardens, duke university, durham, north carolina
rather than intellectual and ideological. :-)
Roy DeCarava
Happy Caturday!!
our rescue cat, Emma, rapidly approaching her 7th birthday, cary, north carolina
A rather shabby looking 56124 slows on the approach to Freemans L.C at Cambois with another load of coal for Blyth Power Station on 4th April 1990. 56124 was well known in the late 80's for carrying it's 'Blue Circle Cement' nameplates, these were removed in late 1989 (or early January 1990). The former "namer" clung onto it's BR Large Logo livery for a while longer, not receiving a coat of trainload coal until late 1992/early 1993, 56124 and 56126 were the final Class 56's in BR Large Logo Blue.
Photo by Dave Chambers
Copyright Mark Walker Collection
A rather nice support heavy transport aircraft in the form of a French Air Force Airbus A400m Atlas seen here on finals to land on the 05 end of the main at RAF Lossiemouth bringing support for Ex Formidable Shield 2023.
This weekend has been rather chilly and windy, with that wind making it feel almost cold at times! This "cold snap" in our weather has made for some great bird watching - good for us, perhaps not so much for the birds.
My biggest surprise came this morning. I glanced out the kitchen window and saw a hummingbird at the feeder! We normally don't see hummers at the feeders until June, but a few weeks ago I was told the hummingbirds were back, so I put out some fresh nectar, thinking no way were they going to show up this early.
Knowing the nectar was now old, as soon as the hummer left I put out fresh nectar, and a female showed up within the hour. So, I grabbed my camera and waited patiently, hoping one would show back up again... and it finally did!
*** Checking my archives, this is the earliest we've ever seen a hummingbird at the feeder! I'm sure the chilly weather had something to do with it. And, even better, today is Easter, so this is officially my Easter Hummer!
Small finch, rather warm brown and streaky overall with a small yellowish bill and deep red forehead patch (or "poll") and small black chin; male has bright pinkish-red blush to throat and breast. Compare with very similar Common Redpoll (identifying redpolls outside their breeding range is not always possible). Inhabits mixed and coniferous woodland and forest, especially in areas with birch trees; also found in parks and gardens, and visits seed feeders. Often in flocks, mainly in autumn–winter; feeds especially on birch catkins, also on seeds on the ground. A European species, introduced to New Zealand. (eBird)
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The only introduced bird that was a lifer for me! We'd heard redpolls calling several times but could never lay eyes on them. Eventually, we caught sight of this one being somewhat cooperative. Look carefully and you can see just a streak of red on the top of the head.
Update: Sigh! After finding a lifer, the taxonomy changed and the Lesser Redpoll was lumped with Common Redpoll and I lost my lifer. Oh well, I gained a few other species due to splits so not all bad ;-)
Lake McGregor, Canterbury, New Zealand. March 2024.
Roadrunner Birding Tours.
A rather distinctive and bulky warbler: male plain grayish overall with eponymous black cap; female and juvenile plain, slightly browner overall, with rusty-brown cap. Inhabits wooded and scrubby habitats, including gardens, sometimes visiting feeders in the winter. Small numbers winter in Western Europe, but most migratory birds move south to Africa and the Mediterranean region. Song is a varied, rather loud rich warble, often strident. Often gives a harsh “chakchak” call, usually in series. Rare dark morph with black-hooded male and brown-hooded female can be found on the Atlantic Islands and very scarcely elsewhere.
A rather constipated expression on it's face (if pigeons can be said to have facial expressions) From experience, I'd imagine that constipation does not feature significantly in a pigeon's life.....
Feeling rather wintery today. Its subzero outside. May be it's time to get the Lord of the rings DVDs out.....
I shot this a couple of summers ago in Alberta, Canada. This was one of the brooding immense mountains of the Icefields Parkway near Jasper.
This was a rather dramatic sunset that I managed to capture earlier in the month. It was taken from the coastal path around Thorney Island, looking across Chichester Harbour towards Emsworth.
I haven't frequented this location too often as it can be quite bleak and mostly slim pickings. However, if you pick your location carefully, and if nature is on your side, the big open skies can be quite dramatic.
Thankfully, this is relatively local to me so at least I have a chance to look out of the window first to see if it looks like a promising sunset before setting off. The down side is that behind me on this coastal path is a small lake and at this time of the evening the mosquitoes are out in force and on a mission!
Basic Instinct Pose & Chair by SAPA
Ecru Couture Risa exclusive @ Reborn Event
:: ANTAYA :: Butterflys & lightbulbs for Engine Room
I’d rather take my whiskey neat
My coffee black and my bed at three
You’re too sweet for me
You’re too sweet for me
I take my whiskey neat
My coffee black and my bed at three
You’re too sweet for me
You’re too sweet for me
Music Mood
♫ Hozier | Too Sweet ♫
Rather large, spectacular hummingbird of humid tropical lowlands that favors forest edges, adjacent clearings with scattered trees and flowering bushes, and gardens. Feeds at all levels, often in the canopy, hovering with its tail cocked and occasionally opening it to show extensive white. Male has deep blue hood, green upperparts with white collar (often hard to see), white underparts, and mostly white tail.
A rather cryptic title, I know. But that's what this street artists arm tattoo says. If I'd noticed it while I was there I might have inquired about the meaning but I was too mesmerized by the creative talent on display in front of me. Hope it wasn't literal.
Our garden is small and the weather so far this year was rather wet and cold, but there is a winner...Have a great weekend ahead. Thanks, Udo.
I'd rather chase the Sun than wait for it.
Markus Zusak
The “Innviertler Versailles” is a baroque moated castle located in the center of the market town of Aurolzmünster in the heart of Upper Austria. Even in ancient times, visitors appreciated the peace and the beautiful ambience.
Looking rather motley in a way Motley Crew never where, pictured is a Superb Fairy Ren beside the lake, Shepparton Victoria Australia. Every spring the male birds change from a drab colour to a brilliant blue. The male bird pictured is just starting to change colour.
If you would like to know more about the breed of bird here is a link to his and her wiki page en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superb_fairywren.
and if you are to young, or to old to know, here is a link to Motley Crew's wiki description. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6tley_Cr%C3%BCe
I have numerous pictures of Shrike tails as they fly out of the photo, finally I got one with the whole bird in it! This is a brown 1st winter bird recognized by the over brownish tone rather than gray and the distinct "scaled" look on the chest.
A rather smart looking (even under the cover of almost darkness) VH-X8X Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3+ on taxiway CHARLIE past 'Sheps Mound' for a 34R Sydney Airport (SYD/YSSY) departure to Christchurch (CHC/NZCH).
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Pads has rather a big dog park to roam .. if he's very lucky on his travels he might see another four legged friend in the far distance! Quieter than usual on the fells because of corovid , think we saw 4 people plus a Labrador in total. Nice tour across Grey Knotts, Brandreth and now moving onto Green Gable, Great Gable the big one at the back, traversing it's skyline then away to the right up Kirk Fell returning along Moses Trod .. Elk, bless, was a bit tired after this, Paddy on the other hand was a keen as mustard for his evening walkies too .. I think the more they get, the more they expect … and that could go on and on!
"For me, I'd rather be the inventive one,
and if something doesn't work,
I'll go back to the workshop,
put it on the bench,
and pound on it for awhile.
~ Janet Fitch ~
Below is a close-up of the still life created after a brief walk on the beach, collecting a few stones, some driftwood
and a lone pine cone!
House Finches, particularly males, can look very different from one to another. This is largely due to differences in their diet rather than regional differences.
Even though all of eastern North America’s House Finches are descended from the same few birds released on Long Island (meaning they’re much more closely related to each other than they are to birds across the West), there aren’t any strong differences in size, shape, or color between the two regions.
"Yeah, I'd rather be a lover than a fighter
'Cause all my life, I've been fighting
Never felt a feeling of comfort
All this time, I've been hiding
And I never had someone to call my own, oh nah
I'm so used to sharing
Love only left me alone
But I'm at one with the silence
I found peace in your violence
Can't tell me there's no point in trying
I'm at one, and I've been quiet for too long
I found peace in your violence
Can't tell me there's no point in trying
I'm at one, and I've been silent for too long
I've been quiet for too long
I've been quiet for too long
I found peace in your violence"
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I rather like this one, we were so luck to have some fantastic light River Gwash Ospreys, with the season coming to an end we need to make the most of these amazing birds
A rather nice evening at the Roaches last night. Started at Ramshaw but decided to head here for sunset. A double rainbow appeared as a shower passed by. Finally got a heather shot from here that I am happy with!
This rather noisy bird was busy hiding in the Holly Berry tree and I had quite a time getting a shot. This was the best one. I guess he did not want to be disturbed while he was nibbling on the red berries.
This rather tame, active, crested little bird is common all year in eastern forests, where its whistled peter-peter-peter song may be heard even during mid-winter thaws. It is related to the chickadees, and like them it readily comes to bird feeders, often carrying away sunflower seeds one at a time. Feeders may be helping it to expand its range: in recent decades, Tufted Titmice have been steadily pushing north.
audubon.org
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Rather large, spectacular hummingbird of humid tropical lowlands that favors forest edges, adjacent clearings with scattered trees and flowering bushes, and gardens. Feeds at all levels, often in the canopy, hovering with its tail cocked and occasionally opening it to show extensive white. Male has deep blue hood, green upperparts with white collar (often hard to see), white underparts, and mostly white tail. Some females look similar to males while others look very different, with dark spotting below and a mostly green tail with white tips.
Went for a rather dark treatment for this shot. Just trying something different :) However if you think it is too dark, pls do let me know. I think I have changed the way I used to look at colours... just not sure how good or bad it is now
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Osorno Volcano From Llanquihue Lake, Los Lagos Region, Patagonia, Chile, South America
The Shot
1 exposure shot (0 EV) in RAW with tripod
Camera :: Canon 5D Mark III
Lens :: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Photoshop
- Added 2 layer mask effect of 'curves' for selective contrast
- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'saturation' (yellows & reds) to lighten the snow
- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'saturation' (reds) to desaturate the low clouds
- Applied high pass sharpening
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……. I rather liked the rich fresh leaves juxtaposed with the seasonally spent leaves of Autumn. A phone shot taken whilst doing my iPhoneaday 365 last year. Alan:-)
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