These glasses are 75L, go get em!

Wearing ~

SKN - Terry Glasses Walnut @ SKN Marketplace

MINIMAL - Carmo Scene @ Dubai

- wraith - Willow Top - {MEGAPACK} @ Anthem

.[Honey Lemon]. Flower Power Earrings - FATPACK @ Anthem

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.miss chelsea. Pati Shorts @ Anthem

lmndrp. - skyrocket pop @ Anthem

Nova. Zenith

(Yummy) Chunky Ring Collection

Pose - Del May

There’s a male Phainopepla living in my yard—shiny black, crest slicked back, and convinced he’s the main character. He zooms around the firethorn bush like he owns it (because he does), flashing feathers and singing the same song over and over. Field guides say they mimic other birds—mine doesn’t. He has standards.

Then came the female, elegant, gray, mysterious. They’re clearly nesting, though I’ve never looked. Why? Because I’m not a nest-peeping weirdo. Some things are better left private, especially when your yard is hosting the goth power couple of the desert.

Couplet

He gleams like obsidian, sings with control

And treats my backyard like it’s rock & roll.

(Obsidian – A sleek, glassy black rock made from fast-cooled lava, often used for tools, weapons, and metaphors involving stylish birds.)

(The first time I heard the word Phainopepla, I thought it sounded like a Scandinavian shampoo, or maybe a Mediterranean side dish that costs $14 and comes with exactly one olive. According to science, it’s pronounced fay-no-PEP-la, but let’s be honest: even the bird doesn’t know how to say it.)

As a follow-up to my post of yesterday. the situation in this photo is very similar to that image. A moose cow was bedded down off to the right of this image and this bull was very close by. Only this time I happened to be at a very close distance. This is full frame - no crop. Now a bull moose is rather large, so filling the frame means a good 25 yards or more away, which is considered a safe distance from an animal such as this. However, it was during rut, which means they can be unpredictable. Luckily there was a small creek between us and I was constantly watching him with my escape route already planned. He was not bothered by my presence (and a few other photographers) and if anything he moved closer to the cow which meant closer to me. I kept wishing he would raise his head, but wild animals seldom comply with our subliminal suggestions. Shortly after this shot he bedded down for the day as well.

Thanks so much to everyone who takes the time to view, like or comment on my photos!

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"Do not throw newspapers in this box"

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Explored #88, 2012-05-21

While they come in all varieties of somewhat freaky-looking spiders, orb weavers--like our famous friend from 'Charlotte's Web'--are considered harmless to people. The only way one is likely to cross you is by building a web you don't see before accidentally walking through it! And the Spiny Orbweaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis) takes the extra step of putting tufts of silk out on its webs to help us spot them. After all, a lot of work goes into these constructions, the last thing they need is for us to come loping--or birds to go flying--through them.

Photo: Taken with an iPhone 3GS (CrossProcess app).

Cheesy pun in title: That's all me! ;-)

Explored on 6/25/10: Actually made it to #1. Thank you so very much

Just quick shot from the car...ha,ha

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''Never take candy from strangers [or Aliens].''

CREDITS

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Cessna Skymaster

Meeting aérien, La Ferté-Alais, France

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End of Phone USB Port

Realising the situation they were in with traction shortages, BDZ - in addition to the new Smartron machines - had some older Skoda machines overhauled. Some went to CZ Loko in Prerov, Czechia and others went to ZOS in Vrutky, Slovakia. These machines were all stripped down to a bare shell and then rebuilt as new. There is a giveaway as to which location they went to - the Czech machines retain the original round buffers but the Slovaks fitted new buffers - square with an extra diagonal on the inner end.

44 180 was one of the Czech rebuilds and it is seen here shortly before the stop of Thompson with BV 2602 Varna to Sofia via Gorna Oryahovitsa.

American Goldfinch (male) perched on a Thistle head searching for any left over seeds.

At first I thought it was an interesting stick on the water, then it moved its head. Unfortunately I didn't have a good spot nor a canoe to get closer. This is the best shot I got from where I was.

View on black please, and she won't fly away.

A very vocal bald eagle with its meal.

Rathaus underground station in Cologne, Germany

A pleasing contrast of midnight blue and silvery gleam

When completed, the new north–south suburban railway line in Cologne will have eight stops. While the last stretch of the line is scheduled to come into operation in 2016, Rathaus station has already proven itself fit for everyday operation. Located directly beneath the historic market, Rathaus underground station provides quick and convenient access to the centre of Cologne's historic Altstadt (old town) district, which was previously only accessible by bus.

The station, covering almost 3,000 m², lies 16 metres below ground. Its design is characterised by a fresh contrast of midnight blue and silver. A large proportion of the wall area is velvety-smooth blue, while the ceilings and certain sections of the walls are a shiny silver. The walls and ceilings are clad in hot-dip galvanised and powdercoated steel sheet modules, which are perforated in the ceiling area so that they also absorb sound.

Above the entrances, main traffic areas and footpaths throughout the station, WE-EF DOC240 recessed exterior downlights ensure excellent visibility and safety as well as aid orientation. The luminaires had to be integrated into various building situations – either installed in circular sections of the expanded metal ceilings or combined with an installation tube and mounted directly on the concrete ceilings. The DOC240 downlights in the underground station have proven to be versatile, not just in terms of the installation and mounting options, but also in relation to lighting techniques.

While the stairways and escalators are illuminated from a relatively high position, the height between floors in the main traffic areas is rather low. With different light sources in varying wattages – in this case HIT and CFL lamps, and two symmetric light distributions [M] medium and [EE] very narrow beam – the WE-EF luminaires provide exactly the right amount of light for the unique spaces.

All DOC240 downlights used in this project are fitted with vibration protection in order to extend their service life. Luminaires mounted at especially high installation positions are equipped with a device to lower the luminaire to facilitate ease of maintenance.

Architects:

Lighting Designer:Lichtdesign Ingenieurgesellschaft m.b.H., Prof. Heinrich Kramer, Cologne

Despite my love for coastlines, rushing rivers, and mountain peaks, I occasionally find myself yearning for a dose of the big city. When it strikes, I usually hightail it for San Francisco for a day of urban shooting. Here, in the financial district, I found the lines, geometric shapes, and the reflections in the windows the perfect antidote for situational urbanitis.

Happy Fence Friday everyone.

San Francisco CA

Canon 7d Sigma 30mm

A late night trip to the nearest Subway. A quick shoot.

november 2018

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The Go Find - Ice Cold Ice

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When life gives you sour lemons, make lemonade.

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St Pauls, Tunbeidge Wells.

何か、非常に難しいポーズでした（´･ω･｀o）

色々試行錯誤して、カメラぐるぐるした結果

この構図になったんですが・・・

カッコ良く撮れてたら良いな～（´･ω･｀;）

ともあれ、SSには非常に満足しております(*´ω`*)

ご協力いただいた、NEOさん！！！

感謝感謝です٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

St James's Park, Central London

Today, I feel sadness for all the hate, power, greed, and selfishness that is going on in this world, and I feel compelled to address the situation with my work. I plead with all people, from the top to the bottom, to stop and think about the cruelty of what is happening in our world. We are all part of humanity and should be treated with dignity. The purpose of life is to live and let live, not to dictate and undermine people. We are all important human beings and should be treated as such. Life is better and happier when we treat each other with love, friendship, and acceptance and enjoy our diversity.

With heartfelt and genuine thanks for your kind visit. Have a beautiful day, be well, keep your eyes open, appreciate the beauty surrounding you, enjoy creating, and stay safe! ❤️❤️❤️

This Japanese Beetle and coincidently the Bumble Bee have got themselves in a prickly situation here on this Scottish Thistle. This photo was taken when we went on our hike out to our favorite trail.

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One from a few years ago that I re-did a bit differently. I wouldn't be surprised if this one has since fallen down by now.

Exploring some of the Valley of Fire.

A gem of a spot in southern Alberta. This home is part of a farm that was used raise, harvest, and trade fur from mink. All of the cages, with ID cards are still intact. Quite an interesting place and worth spending the time exploring - with the landowners permission, of course.