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This sapling just seemed to shine out amongst the darker background as we walked around the University of Nottingham campus.
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#smalltowninertia Carlos in his apartment reading his Bible July 2017
The interior of Carlo’s apartment is sparse, a small television and stereo, a fish tank, a few old photographs of his estranged family, a table, chairs, a single bed, his Bible and his medication.
Immediately upon my arrival, Carlos showed me copious correspondence regarding health assessments to determine if he is eligible for continued support and benefits to, essentially, given the nature of his illness, keep him alive.
Left in a state of terror and confusion, ‘Is my Doctor talking with the assessors?’ , ‘Why are benefits changing?’, ‘Why am I being called to be assessed?’ , the past few months have been a nightmare, every moment abducted by fear with the resulting stress having a detrimental impact on his condition and his mental well being.
Carlos works hard at mastering the language but people rush words, have such little patience, correspondence is in English and vague at best and he has no transport, no phone and it’s painful and very difficult to move, to walk.
The stress, the constant downpour of stress, the anxiety, the isolation, little to no money, all make life and living, harder and harder.
In spite of his health challenges, Carlos wanted and wants to work. He had an interview and secured a job at a local factory, packing boxes but as soon as they learned of his illness, he was dismissed.
It all became too much, where to turn and how to breathe beneath the weight of such fears, problems?.
When Carlos attempted suicide, he had nowhere and no one to turn to. “Jesus Christ appeared to me and said ‘NO!, Carlos, now it is not your time.”
Keeping the noose on the shelf of a small table, often picking it up, holding it, folding it into the palm of his hands, letting it slip through his fingers, a dark black snake, an anti rosary, remembering.
Yesterday, after much talking, we decided it best to take it and throw it into the trash.
Afterwards, Carlos read from his bible and prayed.
Darland Banks - a first for me (thanks to MH for the heads up) Think it ought to be called "Tiny Blue"
#smalltowninertia *Previews of coming story.
Wonderful to catch up with David, today.
Almost completed a coming story update, just one other day of shooting required next week and I’ll begin transcribing and piecing everything together.
I don’t know anyone that inspires me more, than David.
It’s such an honour to listen to him, though harrowing at times, his observations on life, the human condition and society are illuminating.
Previous stories of David and his life with 100% Nil Light Perception blindness can be found here.
Marden Meadow - was hoping there might be an early Common Blue but no luck, however there must have been at least 15 of these on the wing. I hadn't really noticed until today that some of the specimens seem to be the species with Blue spots on the hind wing - not quite so noticeable on this one as on other image. None of them seem inclined to rest on the Orchids, so Buttercups it is.
#357 - Explore, August 18, 2011. This is my 136th photo to reach Explore!
Have noticed a few of these in the garden in the past few years ... it is called the Small White or Small Cabbage White ... for more info - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_White
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Cretan Small Heath (Coenonympha thyrsis) is an endemic buterfly of Cretan fauna. Occurs on almost all Crete (between an altitude of 0-1,800 m). This is a European endemic species. This species is listed as Least Concern, since it has not been declining by more than 25% in the last ten years and its population size is probably larger than 10,000 adult individuals. Although this is a European endemic with a restricted range, this species is not believed to face major threats at the European level.
The Cretan Small Heath occurs on grassy vegetation and in open scrub. The butterflies fly quickly and close to the ground. When resting, they always keep their wings closed. It is uncertain how many generations this species has a year, either one generation with a long flight period, or two or more generations, each with a short flight-period. Habitats: sclerophyllous scrub (50%), dry calcareous grasslands and steppes (50%).
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Today was overcast when I woke but by mid morning the sun was out and having checked on the internet for the weather where I wanted to go I decided to make my annual visit to this location.
It was sunny all the time I was there. Small blues were abundant but not settling for long as a rule. There were a fair number of common blues and a few small heaths too as well as the occasional other species.
Few of the butterflies settled with wings open so I am very pleased with this shot.
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I took so many of these images that day almost a year ago that I never edited them all. I am now going back and looking. I picked this one out because of how small she seems in relation to the trees. can't wait for that great yellow light to come back, it is almost the right time of year!
As part of my partner and I's recent epic adventures, we decided to do some walking in the Lake District, UK, and we managed to find some hidden gems like this one. More from our trip to come.. watch this space
Small-leaved Boronia (Boronia microphylla). Photographed in Blue Mountains National Park along Mount Wilson Rd, just outside of Mount Wilson, New South Wales, Australia.
With just under eight weeks to go in service, 43301 with set XC03 and 43239 hammer up Rattery Bank near Tigley on a rather glum day. Something else that might not have long left is this location, as greenery is slowly creeping up around it; I reckon a stepladder to see over the veg will be necessary by next summer.
Today I met Tony at Jevington and we walked round to Folkington Church and on to the Long Man and then back onto the top to Lullington Heath and through the reserve and back to Jevington just over 11 miles in all it was cloudy all day but with a strong breeze so every butterfly and bird image was hard work. Still we had yet another really good day and walk although I think I nearly killed Tony up the last hill. So 19 images of the some of the wildlife we saw.
#smalltowninertia *Preview of coming story
Back from a fantastic afternoon working on a coming story with Si & Kirsty.
It’s incredible to witness the change in them, happy, moving forwards, gaining confidence and what has enabled this evolution?, a new Carer for Kirsty and great help for Si.
A carer is such a vital and amazingly undervalued role, it’s more than a job, at it’s heart, it’s core, it’s about love, trust and understanding. You add these qualities to a professional approach to meeting everyday needs, mentor ship and everything blossoms.
Truly, little could make me happier, than seeing Simon and Kirsty getting the help and support they so deserve.
I’ll be back next week to continue work on their story.
We both moved out through the building back into the street, with her leading in front. I dusted off my Geiger counter and made sure it was still working. I put it away in my pocket as I looked up towards her.
Phin - “So, uh…”Cristy”, would it be too much to ask for my Glock back?”
Cristy - “You can take care of yourself.”
Phin - “Do you even know how to use that thing?”
Cristy - “You have to be an idiot not to know how to use a gun out here.”
I looked over her shoulder to check on it.
Phin - “…You realize I left the safety on, right?”
She snaps her eyes down and checks it.
Chisty - “Y-yes. Of course!”
She quickly starts fiddling with it as I try to hold in my chuckling.
Phin - “So, anyway…how long have you been out here for?”
Cristy - “A-…a year.”
Phin - “All by yourself?”
Cristy - "Yes…”
Phin - “Weren't you lonely though?”
Cristy - “Okay, would you stop with the questions?!"
Alrighy then...I guess now isn't the best time for small talk. Better to just follow along and try to avoid getting her pissed. She’s right though, no telling who could be listening out here. After what happened last night, I should be more cautious…
Phin – “Alright…okay.”
We continued down the side of the street; layered in soot like everywhere else. At least I have someone with me now. I still have no idea what the plan is. But for now, I guess it’s survive…