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To live in the shadows is to exist in a space of duality—a realm where invisibility offers both solace and isolation. It is a life marked by subtlety, where one navigates the world with deliberate caution, their footsteps muffled against the roar of a society obsessed with visibility.
Living in the shadows can mean many things. For some, it is a choice—a deliberate retreat from the glare of public scrutiny. For others, it is a necessity, imposed by circumstance, identity, or fear. In either case, the shadow becomes both a refuge and a prison. It shelters, offering protection from judgment and harm, but it also conceals, leaving those who dwell there yearning for connection and recognition.
There is power in the shadows, however. It is a place of quiet observation, where one can see the world more clearly than those blinded by the light of attention. To exist here is to be a keeper of secrets, a witness to truths often overlooked. In the shadows, authenticity flourishes in ways that the spotlight cannot allow. Without the pressure to perform or conform, one can explore the depths of their identity, discovering strength in their solitude.
don't worry, they weren't stuck to the ice :)
seen at the Reifel Refuge on a cold December afternoon.
The bridge at far end is the Dumbarton Bridge; the ponds around the walk ways are the salt ponds. There are 16,000 acres of diked ponds around the Refuge in San Francisco Bay Area.
While visiting a wildlife refuge in the Central Valley of California a few days ago, I was treated to a spectacular sunrise.
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Oceanville, NJ, USA
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Marsh Wren
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland
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The first visit back to my favourite beach since our holidays, and it didn't disappoint. All to myself, and the beach sported a different look with all the pools and drainage channels. A sign of big seas and strong winds. Refuge is a track by The Antlers, and this beach has always been a refuge for me, a place to think, and to lose yourself.
This sturdy rock provides refuge for countless marine birds.
This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA LENS-S 1:3.5/150 lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SL39•3C(UV) filter using Kodak Ektar 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.
In the house out of time
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Looking to the west out over the scrub and the marsh as the sun sets on yet another beautiful day at the Saint Mark's National Wildlife Refuge. This place is therapeutic for me. There's always something to see and stand in awe of. Another of God's beautiful creations.
On my way back home today, I stopped off at the Gadwall Wildlife Refuge East of Los Banos. The refuge has several ponds where you can observe waterfowl. I wondered around a mile into the refuge before heading back. The sky was very overcast, and it was hard to get nice images. This was the best out of a lot of shooting out of my truck window.
On my way back, I found out that I goofed. I thought that hunting season was over, but I was wrong. Today was the last day for youth duck hunting and I wasn't supposed to be driving out into the refuge. Oops! A game warden stopped me on my way out and nicely told me of my mistake. She said that someone called to complain about a person driving around the refuge, me. I showed her my camera and told her that was what I was hunting with. Luckily, she laughed at me and let leave with just being embarassed.
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
I have seen catfish carcasses before, but never seen an eagle catching one or carrying on its talons.
the Pilgrims Way path leads to Holy Island across the sands at low tide, the path being marked by a series of long poles. The tide is very fast moving and can catch people out due to the quickly rising waters. So there are 2 refuge boxes, perched on top of the poles that mark the route, high enough to keep the unfortunate safe and dry until the waters recede
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I took this during my hang-sesh with Stevan Fane, his girl, and my awesome girl, Shannon Bray.
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St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge St. Marks, Florida.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Photo 2 of 2: These Two Bald Eagles spotted a flock of Coots on a waterway that I was near. There was a lot of action for about ten minutes, but the Coots remained safe. A third Bald Eagle then flew my with its catch, a Northern Pintail. The two Bald Eagle pursued it and were soon out of view.
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Our Sharp Shooters Camera Club had a field trip to Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Idaho. The light did not cooperate at all with heavy overcast nearly the whole time, but the surrounding area still had sunshine. I didn't do very well photographing birds but have seen some fine bird photos taken by other club members. I had a good time and look forward to other trips soon.