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Some of the Bristlecone Pine trees in this grove are over 3000 years old. Very slow dancing indeed! Near Wheeler Peak in the Snake Range at 10,000'. Great Basin National Park, NV
I went out to the heath today, the first time this year.
I turned over a tin today and found a nest of Slow Worms, I have never seen this before I have often seen 2 or 3 or even 4 together under a tin, but here were 10 all rolled up together getting warm, how amazing is this
I also saw 5 Sand Lizards, 3 common Lizards and 2 Adders, oh and another 8 of these, well worth the visit
I had known that Moose were salt starved in winter and would come to drink from salt laden roadside ditch water in spring, but it never occurred to me that they would also come for salty snow at the roadside in winter.
As a result, we were pleasantly surprised to spot two mama moose eating snow along the road - each with a calf. We were careful to keep our distance but clearly they were aware of us. It's such a dangerous place for them to be with highway traffic speeding by. Every year, at least a couple of dozen moose are killed by collisions in Algonquin Park alone - and as many cars severely damaged too. When you see the road signs warning of wildlife, please slow down! They are difficult to spot in the early morning light but for me, I'm like a kid in a candy store when we do manage to see wildlife.
Sometimes it's good to slow down and get back to what make us love photography. To me it is observing nature, matter, light, insignificant details... And you?
One done, three to go. A lot of catch up reading and a lot of things to do ........
So it is time to take a break from the grid for a while.....
wish all of you have great days ahead ..
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"Slow and Low" by The Beastie Boys
So let it flow, let yourself go
Slow and low, that is the tempo
Let it flow, let yourself go
Slow and low, that is the tempo
I took this shot at Tiffany Creek a couple of days ago. I liked the way that, even though the photograph was a long exposure, the water pattern still caught the speed of the creek's flow which was quite considerable given the recent weather.
This was another one of those days where the weather just wouldn't play ball. Great, fast moving clouds that I knew would create a really atmospheric, long exposure image. But my progress was hampered by squally rain showers that regularly peppered me just as I was set up and ready to shoot. Fortunately, there was a break in the showers that was long enough for me to get a couple of compositions in the bag. Having to work quickly is not something I like to do but nonetheless, I am pleased with the images I got of Cullen Bay in Morayshire, Scotland.
Couple more images from that last sunset shoot at Blackhead, Gerroa ..
Olympus OM-1 w M.Zuiko 12-40/2.8 Pro
ISO80 f/13 12mm 0ev ND32
Single frame raw developed in DxO PhotoLab 8, colour graded in Nik 7 Color Efex and finished off back in PhotoLab.
Blackhead, Gerroa, NSW
Wearing:
CandyDoll - Jacinda Dress - *NEW*
CandyDoll - Carolina Heels - Shoetopia
Little Bones - Rama Hair - Mainstore
When I introduced 8 month old Moustache last Caturday, I mentioned that he was wearing an e-collar because he lost a fight with the big black cat who lives next door. What I failed to mention, was that it was the SECOND time he had lost a fight with the big black cat who lives next door.
Can anyone say, "dumb as dirt"?
*No dumb kittens were harmed in the making of this photograph. All Pasta had to do was turn around and give Moustache the evil eye and he beat a hasty retreat.
**Actually, I had to lift Moustache off the treatment table since he couldn't beat a hasty retreat with an e-collar on.
Benefits of Slowing Down
There are lots of reasons to slow down:
Better focus. When you slow down, you can focus better. It’s hard to focus if you’re moving to fast.
Deeper focus. Rushing produces shallowness, because you never have time to dig beneath the surface. Slow down and dive into deeper waters.
Better appreciation. You can really appreciate what you have, what you’re doing, who you’re with, when you take the time to slow down and really pay attention.
Enjoyment. When you appreciate things, you enjoy them more. Slowing down allows you to enjoy life to the fullest.
Less stress. Rushing produces anxiety and higher stress levels. Slowing down is calmer, relaxing, peaceful.
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As I lay down in wet grass and leaf litter to make this image I start to realize that this scene speaks to me. It speaks in a way I would not have understood before. A little over 1 year ago I invited Jesus into my life. I gave him my heart and he made me a new one. Because of what he did on that cross for us I was able to take off the old me and be made new. The Cicada has taken off the old Cicada and is new. But it is still sitting there , it has everything it needs to complete its life as the new creation it has become and in just a while it will be doing that. This reminds me of Repentance. Change takes time. Its a slow fade and takes persistence but if we keep trying Jesus is there for us to help us and guide us. The biggest battle of my life has been the last few years.
I am proud of the man I am now.
In James 4:7 it says , Resist the devil and he will flee from you. I like the very next bit. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. THAT is exactly what has happened for me. He has been all I have had for a long time. For my non believer friends I don't mean to be pushing anything on you. Please understand that.
Location , Wodonga , VIC , Australia 🇦🇺
📷 Olympus EM1 Mkii
🔎 Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm Macro
⚡ Godox V1
Meike 10mm extension tube
♻ CJ Diffuser.
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