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A rather indifferent Charles II on the King's Lynn Custom House. Built in 1683 when the town was a major port and described by architecture critic Nikolaus Pevsner as 'one of the most perfect buildings ever built'.
I recently went to Colorado in April. I saw McCowan's Longspurs but could never get close to them so I was thrilled to have this breeding plumaged male let me walk (rather crawl) right up to him!
Natural -
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Just another product of today
Rather be the hunter than the prey
And you're standing on the edge face up
'Cause you're a natural
A beating heart of stone
You gotta be so cold
To make it in this world
Yeah, you're a natural
Living your life cutthroat...
Credits - Lelutka Lilly, Stealthic, BB
This rather large larvae looks just like a butterfly or moth caterpillar, but in reality it will one day turn into a sawfly which is in the bee & wasp family. Adult sawflies feed on flower nectar here on Hayden Prairie while this larvae likes to chew on willow leaves.
The rather dull conditions yesterday allowed this Whooper portrait. In the sunshine they are too white but less light allows more details to emerge. Whooper Swans in winter in the UK come almost exclusively from the Iceland population. On their breeding grounds there they feed on submerged vegetation in peaty lochans so almost invariably become quite stained by the peaty water. Not all birds show this but the 5 at Hogganfield yesterday all showed it. It will gradually wash out over the winter so they become immaculate white again on their return
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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The Empire Builder on Main 1 approaching Red Rock. Although I'd rather see the Charger on the point, it's always nice to have a P-42 along for reliability.
rather cruel and incompetent comes naturally to me ;-)
John Cleese
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japanese camellia, sarah p duke gardens, duke university, durham, 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
“I'd far rather be happy than right any day."
"And are you?"
"No. That's where it all falls down, of course."
"Pity", said Arthur. "It sounded like rather a good lifestyle otherwise.” (Douglas Adams)
A rather rare sighting here in my area of West Virginia. We usually only see them in Fall and Spring on migration. Even more rare is finding one in the neighborhood, which is where I shot this fellow. I was driving up my street slowly along the river (the first two blocks of my street run along the West Fork River) when I noticed him across it, slowly wading and hunting. I sat and strained my eyes a moment to make sure it wasn’t a Great Blue Heron, that I was seeing it correctly. (Probably should get glasses.) I drove home, unloaded the Outback of groceries, put my Nikon and 200-500 mm lens on, drove back down . . . and he was gone. I drove up and down my street a couple of times and finally spotted him, close to where he was when I first saw him, across the river behind a daycare facility. He had just turned around and was heading back up. I parked in front of the daycare, walked behind, let the shutter go at it. This is the best of the bunch, and I have a few more to post down the road.
I took a couple photos of a bird yesterday I just cannot ID. I’ll post them maybe later tonight. I don’t want them to get in the way of my regular posts.
This one is a must-see in Lightbox, mostly because of the way I cropped it (I usually crop to size). Thanks for Viewing.
Or rather what its left of the once imposing gate to the north of the ancient Roman city of Cologne. The ruins are almost 2000 years old and in the immediate vicinity of the entrance to Cologne Cathedral. Fuji X-Pro1.
But rather difficult to keep up with keeping the rooms tidy and clean. And not to speak of costs for heating...
It was a rather cloudy day when I took this shot just over a year ago on one of our regular visits to Cornwall. It was taken from the top of the headland at Polruan on the south coast looking across to the south-west. This headland guards the entrance to Fowey harbour, which is behind the camera. In the far distance is Mevagissey while what looks like a lighthouse on Gribbin Head on the right is an 84 feet high daymark that was erected by Trinity House in 1832 to distinguish the Gribben from Dodman Point and St Anthony’s Head. Its purpose was to make navigation into Fowey and the harbours of St Austell Bay safer.
…….Looking rather like the London Plane tree, or just a Sycamore I’m not sure, but it certainly caught my eye today as we walked around Sutton Park - a 2,400 Acre park just 6 miles North of Birmingham city centre - a 6yr olds heaven!! We went to hand back our Grandson Erroll to his Dad who was there on a Lindy Hop dancing workshop, they then went back home to London. So that’s #079 taken on my phone in Apple RAW and edited in Lightroom. Press 'Z' or pinch out to take a closer look at that lovely Bark. Once again very pleased with the phones detail & tone capture. Alan:-)
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A rather backlight Wildebeest, also known as a Gnu. The 'G' is silent, but following the very popular song by Michael Flanders and Donald Swann in the 1960s, the 'G' is usually sounded as a separate syllable by many English speakers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPgo6s1lBbw&list=RDOPgo6s1lBb...
I had hoped to see herds of Wildebeest sweeping majestically across the plains, as envisaged by Basil Fawlty, but we only saw a handful, quietly grazing.
REGIONE UMBRIA
The towns featured here, Norcia and Castelluccio, suffered a major earthquake on 30 October 2016. It was heartbreaking to learn that the damage to both was extensive, and unfortunately their appearance today is rather different from what is seen in these photographs. Though thankfully there was a limited number of victims, there are still tens of thousands of displaced families and I would like to pay tribute to the amazing work of the Emergency Services and the Italian Red Cross. I would also like to invite all of those who, like me, have enjoyed the cultural and natural wonders of Italy to also take this opportunity to give something back, and make a donation to the Italian Red Cross on www.cri.it/terremoto-centro-italia
Thank you for your generosity.
The rather peculiar skyline of the former island of Urk, The Netherlands.
The windmills are 2.5 kilometres away from the lighthouse. Their tip height is close to 200 meters. Focal compression to the max.
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 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.
Flit stays up all night again, she can't sleep and her mind is reeling. The playground is quiet except for the sound of a rusty swing squeaking in the wind.
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(epia) - Playground Complete Set
[flit ink] Scavenger Knee // Mesh Appliers // Leg Tattoo
*katat0nik* (left) Leg Bandana
[ kunst ] - Champ. bottle / Brut
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Razor/// Dozer Hoodie - Dino
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Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands V2.1 - L - Relaxed
^^Swallow^^ Rox Ears
……Rather liked these two pair of trees that have clearly been growing together for a long time. Hope you all had a good Boxing day and are staying Covid safe, Alan;-)……
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This was rather funny to watch, I spotted the Beaver swimming in the general direction of the Goose. The Beaver kept swimming forward, I thought hmmm.... it looks like its heading directly toward the Goose. At that point the Goose had my same thought, like he couldn't believe the nerve of this large rodent. At the very last second the Beaver must have snapped out of his swimming trance only focused on getting his next alder twig to munch on, dived down and startled the Goose as he swam under it! lol!!
Basic Instinct Pose & Chair by SAPA
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:: 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 ♫
About a year ago, I told someone I knew that I really like good cover versions of songs, so they gifted me with a list of their favourite twenty cover versions of songs. Anyway, long story short, last September I glanced at the list again, and suddenly thought about how much fun it might be to make a photo inspired by each of those songs.
This picture was inspired by song number 5 in the playlist, Dreams, originally done by Fleetwood Mac, but the version on my list is performed by The Electric Peanut Butter Company.
I'll admit, I struggled with this one a bit, and thus ended going for a fairly literal translation of a few key parts of the song, particularly focusing on the words: loneliness, heartbeat, rain, and crystal visions (literally, I am toying with a crystal heart in the rain, cold and alone).
Fun fact: While I was doing this particular photo shoot, I did get a bit distracted by a guy hitting on me while he stood nearby gawping at me. It was a nice enough chat, but it went nowhere in the end. It turns out, the romcoms might be rather overplaying the romantic side of two people being together in the rain.
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.
A rather small falcon, compact and fast-flying, the Merlin is a common breeder across the northern forests of North America and Eurasia. It feeds mostly on small birds, capturing them in mid-air in rapid pursuit. The Merlin is generally found in wild places, but since about 1960 it has become a common urban bird in several towns on the northern prairies; there it nests and remains to winter, relying on a steady supply of House Sparrows as prey.
Excerpt from www.toronto.ca:
Would you rather only have a spoon or a knife to eat with?” #WouldYouRatherTO is a physical-digital interactive art experience that brings people together through friendly banter. Answer a "would you rather" question by spinning one of the two-coloured buoys to the colour of your choice. Snap a photo and share your own question with the hashtag #WouldYouRatherTO for a chance to be featured next month. So, which one will it be, spoon or knife? Let us know at #WouldYouRatherTO at King and Spadina.
Rather cooool encounter with this pair @ Mississippi River Community Park.. Anoka County, central Minnesota. Imaged on 18 March 2022.
Visitors: Cordially invited to check out my photostream & albums for seasonal images of wildlife/scenics/florals.
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
The geese and ducks are gathering to spend the night at the mouth of the harbour entrance. These must be the silly one that decided to spent the winter here rather than fly yo warmer climates.
On a rather unremarkable sunset, with an unusually high temperature for this time of year, 66°F or 19°C at 6:20 pm (today´s highest was around 75ºF or 24ºC in the capital), this is the view of the Five Towers from the northern part of Madrid.
A gradual decrease in temperatures is expected over the next few days, reaching more typical values for the second half of autumn.
How's your autumn going? How's your spring going?
I wish all those who have the opportunity to enjoy this magical spectacle a happy aurora borealis viewing.
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Las Cinco Torres en el anochecer del miércoles, Madrid, España
En un atardecer no demasiado vistoso, con una temperatura anormalmente elevada para la fecha, de 19ºC a las 6:20 pm (la máxima hoy en la capital fue del alrededor de 24ºC), en uno de los primeros atardeceres antes de las 6:00 pm, esta es la vista de las Cinco Torres desde la zona norte de Madrid.
Los próximos días se espera un descenso paulatino de las temperaturas hasta llegar a valores más normales para la segunda mitad del Otoño.
¿Cómo va vuestro Otoño? ¿Cómo va vuestra Primavera?
Os deseo un feliz avistamiento de auroras boreales a todos aquellos que tengáis la oportunidad de disfrutar de tan mágico espectáculo.
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