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Snowy Owls at Boundary Bay, British Columbia
Edited to add (2/17/12): Since I posted this, I've had discussions with a few photographers who are annoyed by my hard-ass stance on this owl/space/ethics issue. They've told me it's perfectly acceptable for photographers to be out in the marshes, as long as they don't flush the owls. I wanted to find out what the "official" policy was. So, I called the regional office to get their take. The person I spoke with said their policy is that they do not want anyone out there, despite lack of enforcement. The signs are their best effort to discourage this behavior. But, because the land is Provincial, they have no control over that section of habitat itself. The bottom line is -- they do not want photographers in the marshes, for the owls' sake and for the sake of the habitat. They want people to stay on the dike and trail only.
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I'm posting pics of these signs first so I can rant just a bit on this concept. The dike and trail where you view the Snowy Owls is clearly marked with various warnings about staying on the path, avoiding harassment and avoiding approach on the owls. Although there were many birders and photographers respectfully abiding by the postings and putting the owls' well-being above the picture, there were quite a few photographers out in the field/habitat area throughout the day, venturing closer to the owls for their shot.
We chatted with a few who were coming out of the field, trying to impress upon them how important it was to stay out of that area and let the owls rest, away from human intrusion.Two owls were recently brought into a nearby rehabilitation center, emaciated, and I was told it's possible that constant interference is inhibiting their ability to fatten up for their migration home.
One of the photographers with whom we spoke said he knew full well that he wasn't supposed to be out there but he wanted to be close. Others were too far out into the marsh to reach without distressing the owls ourselves. So, it can feel like a bit of a helpless situation -- when you see other photographers approaching too closely, putting the owls on continuous alert, and sometimes flushing the owls -- but not being able to do anything about it for fear of causing the same disturbance.
What those photographers don't realize is that they were also setting a bad example for people out walking who didn't know any better. I heard at least one person say to her husband (who was carrying a point-and-shoot): "why don't you go out there for a closeup shot? Those other photographers are out there."
I hate to be judgmental, but when it comes to wildlife, I do get a bit of a hard edge in making sure people don't harass or harm. I can't for the life of me get into the heads of the people out there with 600mm and 800mm lenses who could have easily stayed on the path and still had some amazing shots. I have a humble little budget 70-300mm and still managed some nice photos from the pathway. The experience itself -- of being with the Snowies -- was actually cooler than getting the photos.
Vintage neon, and weird plastic copy of vintage neon in background. People are wondering if the neon signs (there are two) will be taken down.
A wonderfully ornate warehouse sign on the old premises for T J Boulting & Sons Gas & Electrical Engineers.
The lettering is working in gilded mosaic while at either side stone decorative panels show beasts and devils emerging from stylised trees.
Riding House Street (north of Oxford Street) London.
This was Super Kmart #4995. It opened on 11/18/1998 and closed on 10/12/2014.
16705 Fort Street - Southgate, Michigan
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I used to wait for a sign, she said, before I did anything. Then one night I had a dream & an angel in black tights came to me & said, you can start any time now, & then I asked is this a sign? & the angel started laughing & I woke up. Now, I think the whole world is filled with signs, but if there's no laughter, I know they're not for me.
Perfect words for this beautiful woman who see's an angel in everyone.
For TMSH "humour". This is a sign above a bicycle repair shop in Cambridge.
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...in Bournemouth's Central Gardens
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