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On Thursdays I find photos that I love, that inspire me, that bring a smile to my face, or that give me a sense of peace. I wanted to share these wonderful works of art from some truly awesome photographers. Please stop by their streams...
1. orange goodness, 2. Freshly Picked Citrus, 3. 273: maybe it's fruit and veggie week, 4. florida citrus, 5. peppers, 6. 288/365: Help yourself, 7. String beans, 8. Untitled, 9. hbwe!
Common Kingfisher / alcedo atthis. 16/05/19.
Another successful dive and yet another fish ready to be taken to the nesting chamber. The male had just manoeuvred the catch into this position in his beak and was about to make his fast food delivery in a flash of brilliance. I liked the way the breeze had lifted feathers on his back and nape ... a speedy and effective way to dry off.
Water Rail / rallus aquaticus. Calke Park, Derbyshire. 13/03/20.
‘STEPPING OUT.’
Step by slow step, the Water Rail would make tentative progress out of the reedbed. It always adopted the same pattern of behaviour whenever it emerged.
Exiting the clearing was generally a different matter though … body elongated, neck stretched horizontally, it would run into cover fast.
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When I was looking for some new textures today (always looking!!), I came across this postcard on SophieG* www.flickr.com/photos/-smallfish-/ site and I just loved it.
I've only included a small part of the text on the photo but what was important to me was the CHERIE AMIE.
So this is for all my darling friends who:
Bring me Protea's
Who make me laugh uncontrollably
Who are incredibly generous
Who share my pain and sorrow
Who let me talk on and on and on !!!!!
Who let ME be ME
Where would I be without you all!!!!!
SNEAKED INTO EXPLORE #490 12TH SEPTEMBER
To welcome my flickr friend, Karol, home after her trip to Paris. It's been fun seeing Paris through her viewfinder: www.flickr.com/photos/karolfranks/sets/72157622368800561/.
Mandarin Duck / aix galericulata. Wollaton Park, Nottinghamshire. 03/04/18.
I caught this little beauty enjoying a swim on the lake and interacting with a male who looked on from the bank.
Notice how the feather colours on her back were completely transformed and enriched by the sunlight falling on them.
Water Rail / rallus aquaticus. Attenborough, Nottinghamshire. 20/03/18.
After a sleep which lasted in excess of an hour, (tucked deep in vegetation), it was a joy when the Water Rail became active again. It was even better when it came right out into the open and explored the shallow water channel, looking for food. It put on a good show eventually that day.
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Guillemot / uria aalge. Bempton Cliffs, East Yorkshire. 22/06/19.
'A DREAM COME TRUE.'
My second trip to Bempton Cliffs RSPB reserve this year. It was originally planned as only a half day visit but the light was so kind and there was so much going on ... (plus orchids) ... that I stayed until early evening. A day well spent, in fact, the best day I've ever had there!
This gorgeous Guillemot spent a lot of time watching me making images. It really couldn't have chosen a better place to observe me from could it!. Isolated from the throng of other birds, bathed in exquisite light and with that fabulous turquoise sea behind it, magically everything fell into place. I made the most of the opportunity :-)
Common Moorhen / gallinula chloropus. Kirk Hallam, Derbyshire. 27/02/21.
'REFLECTING.'
The Moorhen was actually perched on a tree stump just below the waterline ... a perfect place to spend a little time reflecting!
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Black-headed Gulls / larus ridibundus. Straws Bridge, Derbyshire. 08/02/21.
'SELECTIVE FOCUS.'
An image I made a month ago during the icy spell.
My local lake was almost completely frozen over and the large winter gull population there relied heavily on human handouts. During rest sessions, the gulls would loaf about on the ice or perch on the wooden rail at the front of the car park. I thought they looked good in the driving snow, whether the wintery sun was out or not.
Mission San Jose, San Antonio, Texas
Textures by SophieG - www.flickr.com/photos/-smallfish-/4176231585/ and
encounter - Laura:
Water Rail / rallus aquaticus. Calke Park, Derbyshire. 16/03/20.
‘SCARED OF IT’S OWN SHADOW.’
Water Rails always look so uptight and edgy don’t they!
To be honest, I don’t find them easy viewing and their nervousness transfers over to me! I hold my breath when one appears and try hard to anticipate what it might do. You can never predict that though. A bird could be progressing steadily in one direction, only to turn tail and rush into cover. You’re left wondering what caused it to spook and the shots you were planning are but a dream.
The bird in my image took an age to come out into the open. A leg would be moved forward, held in the air, then moved back again … will it, won’t it … no, not yet! I was willing it on, actually whispering, “Come on, come on!” Eventually it was out, but snapped it’s head round to look behind it, clearly alerted by something. I made the image but by the time I’d moved the camera from my eye, the bird had vanished. Time to breath again!
There is no escape, the poor tiny fish is about to be eaten..... Probably need to view large to spot the tiny fish!!
The Little Egret was busy on a mission and caught several small fish on the incoming tide. This was taken on the River Glaven which is basically Blakeney Quay going out towards the sea.
Image info :- Nikon Z9 with Nikon Z 100 - 400mm f/4.5 @ f/7.1, ISO 250, shutter 1/1600th second, focal length 400mm, processed in Lightroom Classic. I was shooting about 6 frames a second and did not spot the fish until I got the image on the computer.
Mandarin Duck / aix galericulata. Wollaton Park, Nottinghamshire. 05/04/18.
Not as wildly flamboyant in plumage colouring as her male counterpart, though equally as attractive I think.
In a restricted palette of whites, greys and soft brown tones, the female Mandarin Duck still exhibits bold, eye-catching markings. I love her big white spotted flanks, the dark linear marks down her breast ... and of course, those white spectacles!
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* In this image the female is standing in partial shade, making her plumage appear rather 'flat'. I'll post another of her soon with sun on her back, to show the transformation.
Small fish are swallowed head first, and larger prey and eels are carried to the shore where they are subdued by being beaten on the ground or stabbed by the bill. (C)
1. my new turquoise sidetable....., 2. 187/365: Look, no hands, 3. impreso-nado, 4. pure white, 5. Eggs..., 6. wistful dancing..., 7. Monday Blue Goodness, 8. Pure love is a willingness to give without a thought of receiving anything in return., 9. where does the white go when the snow melts..., 10. Schmetterlinge, 11. time will come...., 12. 147/365: Fresh as, 13. pure + simple
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Black-headed Gull / larus ridibundus. Derbyshire. 01/08/18.
An adult Black-headed Gull in quiet, reflective mood. It is beginning to lose its summer plumage and the once rich chocolate-brown head has faded and taken on a frosty look.
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Razorbill / alca torda. Bempton Cliffs, East Yorkshire. 22/06/19.
'CONSEQUENCES.'
Showing an inevitable consequence of living in a densely populated breeding community ... quite literally, "S**t happens".
Just as well for this unfortunate individual that there is a huge briny bath tub waiting below!
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Common Kingfisher / alcedo atthis. Mapperley Wood, Derbyshire. 01/02/17.
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Not the best of images by any means, but an exciting record shot for me at my local NR.
This male Kingfisher arrived, unannounced, and perched momentarily on the wooden post in front of the hide. I've never seen one here before although wasn't too surprised as they frequent the reservoir very close by.
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” Kahlil Gibran
texture by .. www.flickr.com/photos/-smallfish-/
Mandarin Duck / aix galericulata. Wollaton Park, Nottinghamshire. 01/04/18.
'MR MANDARIN'.
A nice find on April Fool's Day .... but a pity the light was playing the fool rather than playing the ideal game for photography!
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Para sentirte sexi no es necesario mostrarte sin ropa ;) {PLEASE RESPECT WITH YOUR COMMENTS
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Para mi grupo favorito de Flickr, Me, my camera and..{ Underwear}
To my lovely group Me, my camera and.. {Ropa interior}
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Acá va chicas el primer aporte para el tema del mes de agosto :P
Textura: SophieG*
Another week has gone by, the first of February already. Time for my next batch of super-favourites: White around a core of greens.
Winter is retreating again in a lot of countries, but that doesn't mean white is out of fashion ;-) Enjoy!
I have selected for you a series of 9 artworks, please feel free to pay them a visit and discover some great artists:
1. coconut blur, 2. Morning tea, 3. Key lime yummies, 4. I asked the waiter 'Is this milk fresh?' - He said 'Lady, three hours ago it was grass', 5. green colorsound, 6. Decentered, 7. Two views, 8. Why, this watch is exactly two days slow..., 9. Mesh
Mandarin Duck / aix galericulata. Wollaton Park, Nottinghamshire. 05/04/18.
This female Mandarin Duck showed her spotted flanks off beautifully as she swam past me. Each of the grey-brown feathers had a conspicuous white spot in it and collectively, the effect was striking.
Her mate was not far behind her!
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
Black-headed Gull / larus ridibundus. Straws Bridge, Derbyshire. 09/12/15.
'IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE (ChristmasX) SPRINGTIME'........
This B.H Gull is rapidly developing a chocolate brown hood, more usually acquired in the Spring. I wonder if this is linked to the warm winter we are experiencing so far?
These gorgeous turquoise photos are the property of the photographers linked to below.
1. physalis in green, 2. Cookies from Eleni's, Martha Stewart, 3. Untitled, 4. Two Hearts, 5. snowflake 2, 6. LITTLE BUTTERFLY LOVE BRACELET with faceted Turquoise jade gemstone, white pearls and mother of pearl in sterling silver, 7. West on the 99., 8. Birds in the Blue, 9. 192/365: Wishy washy, 10. winter butterfly, 11. is it so small a thing to have enjoyed the sun, to have lived light in the spring, to have loved, to have thought, to have done, to have advanced true friends?, 12. cold air, 13. Untitled
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Common Kingfisher / alcedo atthis. 16/05/19.
'KOOKABURRA SITS IN AN OLD G..'
Male Kingfisher poses a la Kookaburra style ... at least, to my minds eye!
'The look' was wind assisted when a sudden breeze lifted the bird's nape feathers. The result was too cute to ignore.
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Little Egret / egretta garzetta. Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk. 11/10/22.
Just a little too distant to capture the feather details as I would have liked. However, fascinating to watch this Little Egret painstakingly preening its underwing feathers for over 15 minutes.
Close-up of Croatian paper notes (called Kuna), being passed across a box of fish at the bustling fish market in Split, Croatia.
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Black Guillemot / cepphus grylle. Oban, Scotland. 14/05/22.
Poor light the whole time I was in Oban ensured the sea remained a flat grey colour. I'm disappointed with most images I made of BGs swimming - this is one of the more satisfactory ones, where at least there's a catchlight in the bird's eye!
This Black Guillemot was captured taking a breather after diving for food. It was looking up at the esplanade wall where drainage pipes provide nesting sites. Perhaps it had a mate up there checking one out.
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Little Grebe / tachybaptus ruficollis. Derbyshire. 02/04/19.
This little ball of wispy feathers, a male bird I think, was loafing at the canal side. Just behind him, obscured by overhanging vegetation, was his mate and moments earlier, I had watched her swimming with a beak full of soggy reeds, then disappearing from view. They seem to have found a beautifully concealed nesting site.
They were very active during the time I watched them. Both dived a lot, catching Caddis Fly larvae exclusively. The male gave a few bursts of manic whinnying calls, and the female carried three lots of nesting material across the water, accompanied closely each time by the male.
I wish them luck in raising a healthy family. Hopefully I can return later and check them out.
Common Moorhen / gallinula chloropus. 05/08/18.
'HOT WEATHER REMEDIES'.
This heatwave summer has been quite a talking point and has presented many challenges to both the human population and to the natural world.
The Moorhen shown above demonstrated its way of dealing with the high temperature one afternoon. It kept to the shaded areas beneath shrubs and held both wings well away from its body. Even when it walked short distances, the wings were flexed outwards. At first, I thought it was drying off after bathing, but on closer observation I could see this was not the case...its plumage was completely dry.
Based on the past few months, I'm pretty certain we can all relate to the Moorhen's desire for shade and an airflow under the 'pits'!
Common Greenshank / tringa nebularia. 23/08/19.
'HUNKERED.'
I think there was a shallow depression along the surface of the tree trunk. Every time the Greenshank arrived, s/he would favour that exact spot to hunker down into for a rest or nap.
The Greenshank proved to be a bird of habit, making regular visits throughout the day for some down time.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
Mandarin Duck / aix galericulata. Wollaton Park, Nottinghamshire. 01/04/18.
'MRS MANDARIN'.
A nice find on April Fool's Day .... but a pity the light was playing the fool rather than playing the ideal game for photography!
Common Greenshank / tringa nebularia. 21/08/19.
'AN EYE TO THE SKY.'
I love watching the comical antics of Greenshanks when they're feeding. Always hyper-active, but becoming particularly energetic when they chase prey around in the shallows. There's usually plenty of high stepping and wing flexing - like they've been electrocuted or trodden on hot coals.
It seems these frenzied bursts of feeding take their toll on the birds' reserves though. I've noticed that just as quickly as they start, so they stop abruptly. A bird will suddenly break from it's feeding rhythm, dash somewhere and flop down to rest.
This one had found a nice sunny bank to doze on though regularly opened an eye to monitor things around it. Occasionally with a tilt of it's head as shown here, it would check the sky for predators.
Great Bittern / botaurus stellaris. Minsmere, Suffolk. 23/04/15.
Always a bird I hope to see here.
This individual arrived suddenly and stepped into the tall reeds. Thereafter it showed very briefly, at a distance and attempted to feed. Sadly, loud whoops and pointing fingers, (at the end of waving arms OUTSIDE the hide windows!!! ), served to spook it and it flew off. Can't say I blame it :-(
OK, rant over.
No apologies...textured to death!
Terence Bay (Canada 2006 Census population 824) is a rural fishing community on the Chebucto Peninsula in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. It is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, 10 km off the Prospect Road, off Route 333, 21.2 kilometers from Halifax.
The community has the status of designated place in Canadian census data. Its name may also sometimes be seen as Terrence Bay, although Terence is the correct spelling.
You can read more about this lighthouse here:
www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=1036
Postcard texture by SophieG
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Common Greenshank / tringa nebularia. 21/08/19.
One of three Greenshank that were present on the day I visited.
It was taking some time out resting on one leg and keeping one eye open for any sign of disturbance.
I loved the way it looked standing in a colourful patch of water and sandwiched between two areas of surface glare.
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A sunny morning and the Sticklebacks venture out from the safety of the underwater forest. They still swarm around my mask to look at me as close as possible yet avoid the camera due to their reflection.
Nikon D 90
Nikon DX AF Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED
Ikelite housing with wide-angle dome port
320 ASA
Common Moorhen / gallinula chloropus. Kirk Hallam, Derbyshire. 27/02/21.
'ADEPT CLIMBER OF TREES.'
This beauty had quite a busy afternoon around one end of the island. Between sessions spent foraging along the bank or chasing off another intruding Moorhen, it would retreat into some overhanging branches. It's climbing ability was impressive to watch, effortless and agile for such a large bird. It would use the place as a safe retreat where it could preen and doze in peace.
Common Kingfisher / alcedo atthis. 16/05/19.
My day photographing Kingfishers was not totally dominated by the male bird. The female, (his mate), put in three appearances altogether with long intervals between each one.
As the female was occupied in caring for a new brood, she largely confined herself to the nesting chamber. I'm pretty sure her brief visits out to the perched, calling male were more about having a change of scene and getting some exercise than about hunger. The dark nest chamber must be a fetid, cramped space to spend time in for long.
It looked as if this Lady Fisher had been doing a bit of home improvement in the tunnel. The tip of her beak is covered with grains of soil. Her partly open mandibles signify that she was calling to her mate.
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In the mail today I received my shiny new copy of The Rough Guide to Digital Photography. It was written by my friend, the lovely SophieG (warning, stream contains photos of things on tables) and contains quite a lot of nice photos. Sadly, in a uncharacteristic moment of poor judgement she choose to put one of my efforts inside the front cover, but don't let that put you off :)
If I didn't already have a free copy I'd buy at least 4 of them.