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The Mute swan actually gets its name from the fact that its is less vocal than other swan species and is one of the heaviest flying birds. A male swan is known as a Cob while the female is known as a Pen and has a lifespan of around 12 years in the wild and can reach 30 years if in an protected environment. One of three species of wild swans to be found in the UK and is the national bird of Denmark. The Mute Swan is unique in making a vibrant throbbing sound with the wings when in flight. A large group of swans can be called a school, ballet and regatta. No swan has ever broken any ones arm, this is a actually a complete myth.
Common Loon: Ontario, Canada
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Golden morning light hitting this bough that ws reaching over a seasonal lake, usually dried by the end of summer. Reflections of the tree line on the opposite bank giving some nice colours and patterns to the background.
Bit different for me...probably will be a waterfall here tomorrow
The dogwood tree in our yard is so tall, and the flowers are all at the top of the tree, so I had to use my long lens to capture them.
Another capture from close to Pordoi: some dramatic sun rays lighten up the clouds along the Langkofel group. Towards Pordoi and Arabba, things turned as well into drama, as clouds as black they could appear moved quickly towards our view point. I had to water protect all my photogear well inside my poor weather protected vehicle...good that exiting the cars typically happen in a well protected garage :-). Stay healthy and safe, 2 more days to reach weekend. Thanks, Udo.
We are reaching the penultimate station now.
You can see an interpretation of the very dynamic station "Am Hart" with this wonderful wavy lamp. Made for surfers, who are not afraid of very cold water :-)
Metro Blues # 13
The Preto river, which rises at the base of Pico do Cristal, forms the Farofa, Sete Pilões and Aurélio waterfalls, on the Minas side.
The Sete Pilões waterfall is close to the Macieira camp and can be accessed by a 210 m / 689 ft long trail. Along its route, there are several practically circular wells with bluish water, which resemble pylons.
Camping at 1,860 m / 6,102 ft of altitude and that can be reached by 3,3 km / 2,05 miles of roads from the entrance of Pedra Menina (Espírito Santo State), being close to the São Domingos River.
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From 2:00 am to 3:00 pm I trekked or/and climbed more than 18.3 km / 11.37 miles on trails.
Peak elevations and camps from 2:00 am to 3:00 pm:
Burnt House Campsite: 2,190 m / 7,185 ft;
Calçado Peak: 2,849 m / 9,347 ft (3 times);
Peak of Calçado Mirim: 2,818 / 9,245 ft (3 times);
Flag Peak: 2,892 m / 9,488 ft;
Crystal Peak: 2,770 m / 9,087 ft;
Burnt House Campsite: 2,190 m / 7,185 ft;
Apple Tree Campsite: 1,860 m / 6,102 ft;
Seven Pylons Waterfall: 1,855 m / 6,085 ft.
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The Pradillo Dam Waterfall is quite close to the Purgatorio waterfall, so you can pass through both with a circular route. But if we want to go direct and not walk too much, we will leave the recreational area La Isla. Because of its proximity, this is a good option to go with children. Following the path along the Lozoya River, you will soon reach the old reservoir, whose wide waterfall used to serve the old light factory. At the top of the noisy waterfall, the landscape is reflected in a quiet reservoir surrounded by pine trees, showing an idyllic picture of nature.
La Cascada de la Presa del Pradillo está bastante cerca de la cascada del Purgatorio, por lo que se puede pasar por ambas con una ruta circular. Pero si queremos ir directos y no caminar demasiado, partiremos del área recreativa La Isla. Por su proximidad, esta es una buena opción para ir con niños. Siguiendo el camino junto al río Lozoya, enseguida se llega al antiguo embalse, cuyo ancho salto de agua sirvió para la antigua fábrica de luz. En la parte superior de la ruidosa cascada, el paisaje se refleja en un tranquilo embalse rodeado de pinos, mostrando una idílica estampa de la naturaleza. (Fuente "Guía del Ocio")
The weather was shower off and on with sun breaks, so yesterday, I shot in our yard. Fortunately, the birds responded well to each sun break, becoming quite active during each. This Townsend's warbler made repeated visits to our plum blossoms, affording multiple occasions to capture him. This specific move was repeated a few times: perching on a branch, then fluttering to reach for another, but returning to the perched position on the original.
Well, who has an idea where we ended up? That's right, that's Lake Constance, with the island of Lindau in the middle of the picture.
Severe storms were announced for the coming night, which finally broke over us. When we reached our spectacular vantage point near Eichenberg in Austria, the sky was already covered with thick, dark clouds. The prospect of a sunset view (the real reason we went here) was extremely minimal. Only on the horizon was there a thin, light stripe that was enough for us to decide to wait..
Luckily, because suddenly the cloud cover opened in exactly the right place like a heavenly portal and we were treated to a spectacular nature experience.
We could only stand and marvel as the light and the atmosphere kept changing with the setting sun and the moving clouds. An utterly mesmerizing sight.
The only awkward part of this trip came when, from the many shots, I had to choose one over all the others. Hell for a photographer.
Na, wer hat schon eine Idee, wo es uns hinverschlagen hat ? Richtig, das ist der Bodensee, mit der Insel Lindau in der Mitte des Bildes.
Für die kommende Nacht wurden uns schwere Unwetter angekündigt, welche dann schlußendlich auch über uns hereingebrochen sind. Als wir unseren spektakulären Aussichtspunkt bei Eichenberg in Österreich erreicht hatten, war der Himmel auch schon von dicken und dunklen Wolken bedeckt. Die Aussicht auf einen Blick auf den Sonnenuntergang (der eigentliche Grund unseres Besuches hier) war äußerst gering. Lediglich am Horizont war ein dünner heller Streifen zu sehen der ausgereicht hat, dass wir uns zum Abwarten entschieden.
Zum Glück, denn plötzlich öffnete sich genau an der richtigen Stelle die Wolkendecke gleich einem himmlischen Portal und wir wurden mit einem spektakulären Naturerlebnis beschenkt.
Wir konnten nur dastehen und staunen, denn der Lichteinfall und die Atmosphäre veränderten sich mit der sinkenden Sonne und den sich bewegenden Wolken ununterbrochen. Ein ganz und gar faszinierender Anblick.
Der einzig unangenehme Teil dieses Ausfluges kam, als ich mich, aus den vielen Aufnahmen, für eine und somit gegen alle anderen enscheiden musste. Die Hölle für einen Fotografen.
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A wonderfully clear day with scudding clouds flying along on a brisk wind. Combine that with a mirror like expanse of beach and they are my perfect conditions for lifting the gloom of dreary days. Loneliness was never as much fun. Reaching is by Jeffrey Lewis. It was just a question of waiting for the clouds to reach me.
The Golden Gate Bridge stretches from the San Francisco Peninsula to the Marin Headlands at the entrance to San Francisco Bay.
Vitor S. Cruz photographing a statue :
I want to thank to my teacher for all the teachings I have received which have been very useful to improve my skills in photography, particularly those concerning to framing and photo editing. I take this opportunity to congratulate him for his work!
Thank you for your visits comments and favs! :-)
Was taking the previous photo in long exposure when I saw this red sunset. Got impatient as the sun was being engulfed by clouds every second. Once the shutter is closed, I picked up my gears and sprinted across the beach (few hundred meters). Had to stop halfway as I realised that I am not going to make it in time. Managed to snap a few shots before the sun disappears. Picture is heavily cropped and labelled as "Out of reach". =)
Red Squirrel - Sciurus Vulgaris
Highlands, Scotland.
The red squirrel is found in both coniferous forest and temperate broadleaf woodlands. The squirrel makes a drey (nest) out of twigs in a branch-fork, forming a domed structure about 25 to 30 cm in diameter. This is lined with moss, leaves, grass and bark. Tree hollows and woodpecker holes are also used. The red squirrel is a solitary animal and is shy and reluctant to share food with others. However, outside the breeding season and particularly in winter, several red squirrels may share a drey to keep warm. Social organization is based on dominance hierarchies within and between sexes; although males are not necessarily dominant to females, the dominant animals tend to be larger and older than subordinate animals, and dominant males tend to have larger home ranges than subordinate males or females.
Red squirrels that survive their first winter have a life expectancy of 3 years. Individuals may reach 7 years of age, and 10 in captivity. Survival is positively related to availability of autumn–winter tree seeds; on average, 75–85% of juveniles die during their first winter, and mortality is approximately 50% for winters following the first.
Although not thought to be under any threat worldwide, the red squirrel has nevertheless drastically reduced in number in the United Kingdom; especially after the grey squirrels were introduced from North America in the 1870s. Fewer than 140,000 individuals are thought to be left in 2013; approximately 85% of which are in Scotland, with the Isle of Wight being the largest haven in England. A local charity, the Wight Squirrel Project,[26] supports red squirrel conservation on the island, and islanders are actively recommended to report any invasive greys. The population decrease in Britain is often ascribed to the introduction of the eastern grey squirrel from North America, but the loss and fragmentation of its native woodland habitat has also played a role.
In January 1998, eradication of the non-native North American grey squirrel began on the North Wales island of Anglesey. This facilitated the natural recovery of the small remnant red squirrel population. It was followed by the successful reintroduction of the red squirrel into the pine stands of Newborough Forest. Subsequent reintroductions into broadleaved woodland followed and today the island has the single largest red squirrel population in Wales. Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour is also populated exclusively by red rather than grey squirrels (approximately 200 individuals).
Renton's Bridge is near the entrance to the hide on the new Wetlands area open to the public
The Ripon Canal is located in North Yorkshire, England. It was built by the canal engineer William Jessop to link the city of Ripon with the navigable section of the River Ure at Oxclose Lock, from where boats could reach York and Hull. First used in 1773 and closed in 1956 consising of 3 locks over its 2.3 miles
In 1961, members of the Ripon Motor Boat Club formed the Ripon Canal Company Ltd, and gradually restored the canal up to Littlethorpe. Subsequently, the Ripon Canal Society spearheaded restoration, which was completed in 1996. It is now managed by the Canal & River Trust