Abandoned Relatives
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I was out shooting this pier when the interplay of light and dark made its very strong presence. It was interesting how very strong the two were when opposed to each other and the rather clear delineation that existed between them. Somewhat like the "Yin & Yang", up & down, north & south, how can we know one without the other? Either way, for a brief moment, the story was no longer the structure, but instead a more etherial one that asks questions as mentioned above. How can we know one without the other, since all things are relative.
This was taken in White Sands National Park, New Mexico. At 275 square miles it is the largest gypsum sand desert in the world. I was reflecting on the magnitude of the landscape when I looked down and saw the beetle.
Size really is a relative concept.
When we see a small fishing boat safe in the harbour, it looks big enough. When we view it from the coast near the huge cliffs of Moher, then view the massive Atlantic ocean, it looks so small and vulnerable. Thank you dear fishermen
Because there is nothing I really know or understand.
Location, Kastoria, Hellas.
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At Samphire Hoe, Dover.
This land was built up from spoil from the excavation of the Channel Tunnel.
Hot, humid and steamy days have come early this Summer. The high heat can be a little bit daunting, but I love the soft textures the high levels of water vapor in the air gives to the light. It's Friday already, my friends, have a wonderful weekend. Oh, and Happy Fence Friday! :)
For a second time Tiny & Tinca visited their close Relatives in the Zoo . Still very much impressed (if not scared) about their huge appearance ...
[Dedicated to CRA (ILYWAMHASAM)]
Taken on August 27, 2025 and uploaded for the group
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In the Museum of Zoology, University of Cambridge. This museum is a gem and worth a prolonged visit. I particularly enjoyed comparing the bone structures of mammals, a hippo, elephant, big cat etc to see how they had adapted to their different stresses and tasks.
The genus Pan consists of two extant species: the common chimpanzee and the bonobo. Taxonomically, these two ape species are collectively termed panins; however, both species are more commonly referred to collectively using the generalized term chimpanzees, or chimps. Together with humans, gorillas, and orangutans they are part of the family Hominidae (the great apes, or hominids). Native to sub-Saharan Africa, common chimpanzees and bonobos are currently both found in the Congo jungle, while only the common chimpanzee is also found further north in West Africa. Both species are listed as endangered. Chimpanzees and bonobos are equally humanity's closest living relatives. As such, they are among the largest-brained and most intelligent primates: they use a variety of sophisticated tools and construct elaborate sleeping nests each night from branches and foliage. Their learning abilities have been extensively studied. 60741
Le comportement de ce Geai est difficile à cerner, parfois il est relativement facile à l'approcher à 25m et d'autres impossible à moins de 50m...
Cette photo a été prise dans le jardin public à Bordeaux
The behavior of this Jay is difficult to define, sometimes it is relatively easy to approach it at 25m and others impossible within 50m ...
This photo was taken in the public garden in Bordeaux
A first for me - the Southern lights or Aurora Australis. I've never seem them before ever! A rare sight at the best of times but especially lucky on the first night of a week's photo tour of Tasmania.
I've been lucky to see the northern lights several times (I have relatives in the Orkney Isles) - they tend to be a little more spectacular looking in the sky. The Aurora Australis was more of a dull green glow but locals said we were very very fortunate to capture it!
Some more train carriages similar to the Orient Express spot but much nicer - very bright outside though.
The travelling nun Tour. On Belgium derps with Dursty, John and Mike.
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Sometimes these old cemeteries are off the beaten path and visited sonly by those who seek them out. Others, such as this 19th century burial ground are in plain view alongside country lanes. I wonder how many people even bother to look beyond the fence line, let alone pull over to explore inside.
All is relative: the Black-shouldered Kite flew low, yet the bee danced far above.
(Elanus axillaris)
(Apis mellifera)
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Elephants are the largest living land animals. Three living species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (L. cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus). They are the only surviving members of the family Elephantidae and the order Proboscidea; extinct relatives include mammoths and mastodons. Distinctive features of elephants include a long proboscis called a trunk, tusks, large ear flaps, pillar-like legs, and tough but sensitive grey skin. The trunk is prehensile, bringing food and water to the mouth and grasping objects. Tusks, which are derived from the incisor teeth, serve both as weapons and as tools for moving objects and digging. The large ear flaps assist in maintaining a constant body temperature as well as in communication. African elephants have larger ears and concave backs, whereas Asian elephants have smaller ears and convex or level backs.
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