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One of the most sought over birds to see and photograph is the Multicolored Tanager. You can see why when you see this rainbow of colors on this small Tanager.
Herculaneum :Bones of Herculaneum who had sought refuge inside the boathouse ,but were killed by the tsunami caused by the eruption of Vesuvius .79AD .
This guy folks sought of hesitated but went anyway, he tried to fool me and almost did, but at the frame rate of the camera I did not miss the launch.
Thanks to all for everything.
I sought pleasure in the process :-)
John Divola
HMM! Justice Matters! No one is above the law!
star magnolia, 'Scented Silver', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
This guy did have prey of some sought folks but dropped it for one reason or another and thought he would go back for it, but did not.
Thanks to all for everything.
European Praying Mantis | Mantis religiosa | 08-2022 | Ticino | Switzerland
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My latest ANIMAL VIDEO (warning, it's a bit shocking): www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T2-Xszz7FI
ABOUT THE PHOTO:
I originally titled the image above 'Pray, Love, Eat (Your Husband)' as a joking reference to a bestselling novel and to the name of the insect depicted in the photo as well as to the species' well-documented gruesome mating behavior. I changed it now, because I wanted to be sure nobody would take the title as a recommendation (let me be very clear: if you are in fact NOT a female praying mantis, please refrain from eating your husband - regardless how tempted you may be - I'm sure he will thank you later 😉).
To provide a bit of context how I got the shot, as most of you will be well aware, this past summer was rather hot in many parts of the world, and Ticino in Switzerland (where I take all my photos), was no exception. It was in fact exceptionally hot for a long period without any rain in sight, and so I found myself getting up every morning before sunrise to water the garden.
On one such occasion in late August I noticed the frantic movement of a rather large insect that was trying to get away from the splashing water drops. I immediately put the hose down and went to investigate. I could hardly believe my luck: it was a (in Switzerland very rare) European mantis, a species I hadn't seen in a long time in my garden (certainly not since my dear mother's ill-fated attempt to transform part of the garden into a "flowery meadow" - a sad anecdote you can read all about here IF you have the stomach for it: www.flickr.com/photos/191055893@N07/52177556047/in/datepo... )
The mantis had sought shelter from the water between the blooming phlox and was now resting completely motionless among the flower petals, and so I dropped everything and ran for my camera. Once I was back at the scene I realized to my horror that it was still far too dark to get a usable photo; I was sure my "rare prize" would fly away at any instant, but all I could do now was anxiously wait for the sun to come up.
Minute after agonizing minute went by (and Mrs Mantis made suspicious "I-think-I'm-going-to-leave-now" movements several times that had me hold my breath in utter terror), but finally my camera was satisfied with the available light, and once I had shot about 800 photos, I started to relax a little.
In the end, I couldn't have been happier; it had long been my hope that my little oasis of botanic chaos would attract this rare species, and that I even got to photograph it was a dream come true. And apparently I needn't have worried about it flying away; it was a female, and as I later read mantis ladies are in most cases too heavy to fly.
And they seem to be territorial (or at least this one was); to my delight, I would find Mrs Mantis either in the phlox plants or on the nearby hibiscus every day for the remainder of my holiday (here's a photo on the hibiscus: www.lacerta-bilineata.com/western-green-lizard-lacerta-bi... ), and so I got to photograph her plenty (suspiciouly there was never any sign of a Mr Mantis though...).
Anyway, many greetings and have a lovely weekend ahead everyone - and as always, let me know what you think in the comments 😊
A medium sized Francolin much sought after by bird photographers, but the bird is quite shy and disappears quickly out of sight into the bush where it is impossible to find.
The birds are found in grasslands and dry bush areas where they forage on the ground looking for insects. They are easy to recognise by their hoarse two noted calls that permeate long distances. The females are very quiet, hard to sight and I believe judge the male by the quality of their singing.
Competition is fierce for the female. Especially with another male sitting right next to him. We sighted two of them on farm posts singing close to the country road much to our delight.
Many thanks in advance for your views, faves and feedback.
Owls have always been a sought after species to photograph and the barred owl is no exception. When you see his beautiful eyes staring out of the canopy you can not help but be in awe of his beauty. Captured this when he had taken a little time to rest.
wishing you an awesome and blessed Wednesday !!
Amsterdam - Prinses Amaliaplein - Prinses Irenestraat
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L'infini n'est autre que le va-et-vient entre ce qui s'offre et ce qui se cherche. F. Cheng.
Infinity is nothing other than the coming and going between what is offered and what is sought.
On Love
"The demand to be safe in relationship inevitably breeds sorrow and fear. This seeking for security is inviting insecurity. Have you ever found security in any of your relationships? Have you? Most of us want the security of loving and being loved, but is there love when each one of us is seeking his own security, his own particular path? We are not loved because we don’t know how to love.
Love is something that is new, fresh, alive. It has no yesterday and no tomorrow. It is beyond the turmoil of thought. It is only the innocent mind which knows what love is, and the innocent mind can live in the world which is not innocent. To find this extraordinary thing which man has sought endlessly through sacrifice, through worship, through relationship, through sex, through every form of pleasure and pain, is only possible when thought comes to understand itself and comes naturally to an end. Then love has no opposite, then love has no conflict."
These humicubrations, the nocturnal irorations, and the dankishness of the atmosphere, generated by a want of apricity, were extremely febrifacient.
-- Lorenzo Altisonant
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Don't you love words? Especially those that are discovered when looking for a particular expression of an image. This, found only in the Oxford English Dictionary and no longer in use, seemed perfect for what I sought. "Apricity" (noun): the warmth of the sun on a winter day. The quote provided above should provide a clear illustration and further illumination on the proper use of this perfectly descriptive word....;-))
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“Be like a butterfly and a flower—beautiful and sought after, yet unassuming and gentle.” ~ Jarod Kintz
Taken at James Garden
Thanks to Cris Buscaglia Lenz for the texture.
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Have a beautiful new week everyone!💝
Thank you for your visits, kind comments, awards and faves. Always greatly appreciated.
Copyright 2021 ©️ Gloria Sanvicente
Windmills have featured in Lytham’s history for hundreds of years. In 1805 Richard Cookson sought and obtained a lease from the Squire for a plot of land on which to build a ‘windy milne’, to produce flour. Later, in 1860, when the prestigious houses in the area were being built the residents looked upon the Windmill as an “industrial nuisance”! On the 2nd January 1919, a tremendous gale turned the sales despite the powerful brake and sparks ignited the woodwork. The Windmill was quickly ravaged by fire, the interior being entirely gutted. The Windmill remained derelict until 1921, when it was given by the Squire to the Lytham Urban District Council. In 1989, the Windmill was restored by Fylde Borough Council and opened to the public. Lytham Windmill is run in partnership with Fylde Borough Council and Lytham Heritage Group. The wooden building behind is the Lifeboat Museum.
The Gornergrat, at an altitude of 3,089 m, has been one of Switzerland’s most sought after destinations since 1898 when it was made accessible to the public for the first time through the railway. The Gornergrat Bahn was the world’s first fully electrified cog railway. Today it is a modern, eco-friendly railway, equipped with an efficient regenerative braking system that generates electricity during the descent: the energy for one to two uphill mountain drives is won by three downhill drives.
Europe’s highest open-air cog railway moves passengers directly from Zermatt station (1'620 m) to the ridge of the Gornergrat during the whole year. The ride takes 33 minutes and represents a vertical climb of 1'469 meters. The 9,4 kilometres railway passes over dramatic bridges, through galleries and tunnels, across forests of larch and Swiss stone pine, and past rocky ravines and mountain lakes. Very impressive.
The panorama visitors can see is among the finest in the world. The view spread large: the Monte Rosa massif with Switzerland’s highest peak (Dufourspitze, 4'634 m); the second-largest glacier in the Alps, the Gorner Glacier; and a total of 29 mountains above 4,000 m, including, of course, the Matterhorn in its customary glory.
At the Gornergrat's summit station one can find Europe’s highest-altitude hotel: the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat. Facilities include a restaurant, an astronomical observatory and shops. Awaking in the morning above 3'000 meters is a wonderful experience.
One of the most sought after birds by the photographers during my birding trip to the Himalayas. There were around 12-15 photographers and this was on everyone's list apparently.
The Common Green Magpie is a very colorful and beautiful bird found in that region. Its the size of any other magpie - large and long tail. But the colors are spectacularly vivid. The bird was quite shy and didn't come anywhere within 30 feet of us on the forest road from where we were shooting it. After a few minutes, it disappeared from view entirely.
The bird apparently is a carnivore and eats small snakes, bird eggs, beetles, small frogs and even nestlings of other birds. They also apparently consume fruits like berries which we found abundantly all around that place.
Thanks in advance for your views, faves and feedback.
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a planthopper indigenous to parts of China and Vietnam. It has spread invasively to Japan, South Korea, and the United States. Its preferred host is tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), but it infests economically significant plants including soybean, grapes, stone fruits, and Malus spp.
The species was accidentally introduced into South Korea in 2006 and Japan in 2009, and has since been considered a pest. In September 2014, L. delicatula was first recorded in the United States, and as of 2022, it is an invasive species in much of Northeastern United States and is rapidly spreading south and west.[4] L. delicatula's egg masses have been found to be the primary vector of spread, with Ailanthus altissima populations seen as a risk factor for further infestation globally. Ongoing pest control efforts have sought to limit population growth, due to the threat L. delicatula poses to global agricultural industries.
Note: I have seen many immature lantern-fly in my garden, you're supposed to smash them when noticing. Not much success as they flew away as soon as you approached them, unless they were on the ground, then, you might be able to smash them at once.
Native of Eurasia, highly sought after in wildfowl collections and are now becoming more prolific in captivity. They have a beautiful and bold pattern of black, white and chestnut plumage, they are the smallest of the northern geese.
JCB Lakes
“I sought my soul, but my soul I could not see. I sought my God, but my God eluded me. I sought my brother and I found all three.”
And here is Amsy again with another release of Volver Jaden Double T-shirt , which is currently showcased in FaMESHed Event. The T-shirt is amazing like all the other products released earlier by Volver .
Rest hope you all enjoy amsy work as always ^^
Amsy ♡
The Great Blue Herons were jockeying for territory at the lake, so there were many opportunities for capturing them in flight as they sought new places.
I went to Koll, and saw a group of birders descend on one place. I went over and asked what they'd seen. They told me that some phalaropes had been sighted, and they were looking for them. I told them where I had seen them in prior years, then went over, and, sure enough, saw the three red-necked phalaropes. They were out a ways, but at least caught a few relatively sharp shots, albeit low resolution.
The Escalavrado ('Bumpy Peak?') is a mountain within the Serra dos Órgãos ('Organs Range') National Park. It is one of the most sought after mountains in Brazil by hikers and climbers.
Escalavrado ('Scarred') is 1,420 meters (4,659 ft) MSL and is one of the most visited and imposing mountains in the Serra dos Órgãos.
It is located in the region of Guapimirim and Teresópolis, with the best view from the Mirante do Soberbo / Viewpoint of the Superb.
The Escalavrado together with Dedo de Nossa Senhora (Our Lady's Finger), Dedo de Deus (God's Finger) and Cabeça de Peixe (Fish Head) form a fantastic mountain range.
Take a better look at these peaks in this photograph:
The best thing about this climb is that a good part of it is done on the back of the mountain, sometimes going through some narrow and challenging edges for those who are afraid of heights. Because Escalavrado has the shape of a “two-sided pyramid” with precipices on both sides. The entire climb is truly majestic at all times, providing a spectacular view of the entire region, including the city of Teresópolis and Rio de Janeiro.
This old world flycatcher is the most sought after breeding bird in Nome. You can only find it in North America in Alaska and the Yukon. I ended up seeing 8 during my stay. I had good fun watching their flight displays and funny calls.They were almost impossible to photograph though. It is the most stunning bird I've ever seen.
Strelitzia reginae
Herbaceous plant originating in South Africa.
It is grown in gardens of tropical and subtropical regions and appreciated by the beauty of its flowers.
The scientific term for this plant "Strelitzia reginae" is a tribute to Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of King George III of England, who died in 1818.
Very sought after for sophisticated landscaping projects.
São Bento do Sapucaí, São Paulo, Brazil.
The trogans are a much sought after species to photograph and often it is difficult because they love the canopy and are often quite high up making it very difficult to get a good image. They are truly beautiful . We were so excited to have had this opportunity on our recent trip to Ecuador. The Resplendent Quetzal is part of the Torgan family. Loved him and it was hard to say good by to this stunning species.
Wishing you a great evening and a very blessed one.
An endemic starling of the Malabar region / mountains on the western coast of India. These are one of the more beautiful starlings found in the region. The head has a smooth silky appearance and the white stands out visibly bright in the surroundings.
They are similar to another Starling ( Chestnut Tailed), but these are not known to migrate even locally and hence much sought after by photographers. Like all starlings, these birds are social and found in small flocks. We sighted them in a couple of places foraging on the Ficus / Fig fruit trees many of which are in full bloom. (Ficus fruits contain the flower within them!).
This one is a male evidenced by its bright colors. The female is a bit more pale, but very similar looking.
Thank you so much in advance for your views, feedback and faves.
A medium sized Francolin much sought after by bird photographers. The bird is extremely shy and disappears pretty quickly out of sight into the bush where it is impossible to find.
This is the peak of their breeding season and the calls are everywhere in the countryside. Hoarse two noted calls that permeate long distances. The females are very quiet, hard to sight and I believe judge the male by the quality of their singing. I cannot tell the difference between the calls though.
Competition is fierce for the female. Especially with another male sitting right next to him. We sighted two of them on farm posts singing close to the country road much to our delight.
Many thanks in advance for your views, faves and feedback.
Always on the hunt for the unusual, we sought out a unique place near Knab UT called the Belly of the Dragon. I can't really call this an attraction, because its not something you can find on a map. This is actually a drainage and wildlife tunnel that crosses under a street. It does, however, have a very un-engineered look to it that slightly resembles, well, an intestine. Thats where the name comes from. It is certainly worth a visit when in Knab. It does, however, also show the depraved side of humanity because many have carved their names and other epithets into the walls. Sad. Anyway, enjoy the image, let me know what you think.
Parc Papineau Labelle, Duhamel, Québec, Canada.
Cliquer pour agrandir mais pas aussi belle à cause de ISO...
Une rencontre planifiée... Je savais grâce à une amie qui fréquente les sentiers derrière chez moi dans la Réserve Papineau Labelle qu'une Martre d'Amérique y avait son territoire de chasse à une trentaine de minutes de marche de chez moi et qu'elle était souvent observée lors de leurs randonnées en fin de journée. Je n'indiquait pas l'endroit, car il y a encore beaucoup de trappages de fourrure dans ma région et la Martre est malheureusement très recherchée...
Après multiple attente et randonnée dans son secteur, je constatais qu'il y avait beaucoup d'activités de par les pistes fraiches dans la neige, mais sans jamais l'apercevoir... J'ai donc décidé de tenter ma chance le soir à la tombée du jour... Après quelques essais infectieux je l'ai aperçue mais c'était presque la noirceur total... Je suis donc revenu le lendemain et surlendemain avec ma lampe Frontale. J'ai utilisé tant bien que mal une technique qu'un très bon ami et photographe émérite que vous connaissez probablement ( Bruno Conjeaud ) m'a enseigné lors de sa visite chez moi l'hiver 2018. La lampe torche comme il dit est plus efficace que le flash, mais les ISO sont quand même haut... J'ai donc réussi par voir et photographier ma Martre d'Amérique juste à l'heure bleu ce qui a donné effet que je n'attendais vraiment pas, mais que je trouve merveilleux. Je retourne dans ce secteur tous les jours ou deux jours durant la journée dans l'espoir de la voir de jour, mais sans succès à ce jour...
Merci Bruno.
Papineau Labelle Park, Duhamel, Quebec, Canada.
Click to enlarge but as nice because of ISO...
A planned meeting ... I knew thanks to a friend who frequents the trails behind my house in the Papineau Labelle Reserve that an Pine Marten had its hunting territory there about thirty minutes walk from my place and that it was often observed during their hikes at the end of the day. I will not indicate the location, because there are still a lot of fur traps in my area and the Marten is unfortunately very sought after ...
After multiple waiting and hiking in his area, I noticed that there were a lot of activities with the fresh tracks in the snow, but without ever seeing it ... So I decided to try my luck later in the early evening at dusk ... After a few try I saw it but it was almost total darkness ... So I came back the few next evening with my Headlamp. I used as best I could a technique that a very good friend and excellent photographer that you probably know (Bruno Conjeaud) taught me during his visit in Canada to my house in winter 2018. The head lamp as he says is more effective to focus than the flash, but the ISO are still high ... So I managed to see and photograph my Pine Marten just at the Blue Sky was on which gave an effect that I really did not expect, but that I find to be so wonderful. I go back to this area every day or two days during the day time in the hope of seeing it in the daytime, but without success to date ...
Thanks Bruno.
Another high contrast mono fern. I find the repeating shapes fascinating. I have been shooting in mono profile Jpeg + Raw on my canon m6 ii and like to underexpose by a stop or so to help me visualise how a shot will turn out. I like a high contrast bw look and so I sought out ferns in strong sun, something I wouldn’t do with flowers. Thanks for looking! In Explore June 10, 2023.
A bird high on my list I sought out while in Oahu. I only found two of all the places I visited around the island. Luckily the pair I found was near our hotel in Waikiki. The same pair seem to favor this one patch of grass in this enormous park. I really preferred the overcast light this day. A very handsome bird. The challenge was getting it parallel as they forage fast with their heads buried in the grass most of the time. This one happened to take a break and gave a quick glance over.
A nectar specialist of fire-adapted Protea flowers, this species is highly sought after in the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa and Lesotho. Sani Pass, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
So I sought out one day recently to give you some sort of wintery photo, Southern California style of course, and you know what…this was the best I could do…there is no snow, no berries, just flowers and sunshine…and oh yeah, todays winter forecast calls for more of the same…sunny today with a high of 80 degrees…sorry, I had to go there…
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After Loki had been chased away by Þórr for insulting all the gods and goddesses, Loki was then sought out and bound to a rock by the entrails of his son Narfi, who had been torn to pieces by his son, Váli, who had been transformed into a ravenous wolf. The faithful Sigyn kept watch over her husband, catching the poison from the serpent that Skaði placed over Loki’s head. It was said that, when Sigyn left to empty the bowl, the poison would drip into Loki’s eyes. His writhing from the pain caused earthquakes.
He was chained until the day of Ragnarök, the end of the gods, where he will fight amongst the jotnar and face Heimdallr. Upon the field of Vígríðr, the two will slay each other.
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You can find this fantastic tattoo by GoK on TMD. It is a full body tattoo with so many details about the Nordic roots that I couldn't help but plunge into work to honor it with a picture as this work of art deserves.
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Enjoy!
Not one of our more beautiful warblers but definitely one of the least photographed of all the eastern warblers. Those who have sought this bird out know the problem is not so much locating one with its booming song but rather getting an open look let alone an open shot. Carefully and slowly working with this bird until I was familiar with his particular habits I chose and positioned the perch by the yellow flowers and he sang confidently from the intended perch. The light in the swamp was not so good but sometimes wth warblers one must sacrifice the best light in able to get the image. Strategy is very important to be successful with this recalcitrant warbler.
I will probably post-process this image further to remove the noise but I wanted to post it with the EXIF data present for those who find that useful. I usually don't shoot warblers at such a high ISO or such an open aperture (f4) or such a slow shutter speed for a singing shot but knowing your equipment allows you to make adjustments to get the most you can out of it in a tough situation for shooting.
Thanks for all the faves and kind comments!
A plain white cloudy background was replaced by one a bit more pleasing! ;)
Ça y est, nous sommes arrivés au refuge Auronzo, sous les 3 Cime .. Vue incroyable presque à 360° .. La lumière, cette lumière tant recherchée est au rendez vous aussi .. et le ciel très chargé 😍
That's it, we arrived at the Auronzo refuge, under the 3 Cime . Incredible view, almost 360°. The light, this much sought-after light, is also there 😍
You sought me out among the flowers in your gardens; the bushes of delight.
You sought me out even in the thorns of the darkest of nights.
I felt you touch me
I felt you ever so near
I smell your aroma, so close...my dear.
Oh, the songs you make me sing!
Oh, the wonderful things you make me dream.
Oh, the marvelous person you make me be and become.
One day our songs will be as one.
Some people bring out the best in us just by being themselves. I hope your heart continues to sing during these times of separation.
Thank you for the kind favs, comments, and continued support. It makes my heart happy.
A little something experimental. I hope it brings joy to your heart too.
Covão d'Ametade is one of the most beautiful places in the Serra da Estrela, it is a circular area, in the shape of an amphitheater, surrounded by granite slopes, very abrupt, monumental and overwhelming, reducing our smallness and at the bottom of which a accumulation of sediments, which make possible the development of tree vegetation.
Once a cervical pasture, today it represents a depression of glacial origin that was wooded over time with birches on the banks of the river Zêzere. It is a paradisiacal scenario.
It is in Covão d'Ametade that the river Zêzere takes shape, in the small plain originating in glacial sediments. It is a very attractive area due to the surrounding vegetation mostly composed of birch trees, a plant that has the particularity of creating an ecosystem with a great biodiversity. Although the place is close to 1500 meters of altitude, it is just not accessible on the coldest winter days. This place is sought after by winter and mountain sportsmen who choose to start their hikes and climbs along the caves and rock formations that end up next to the Cântaro Magro in this area. There are three Cântaros that rise around Covão d´Ametade: the Cântaro Raso, further south; the Cântaro Magro, central and emblematic of the entire Serra da Estrela; and Cântaro Gordo, to the north.
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66 Mustang....
The heavily sought after 1966 Ford Mustang, a rare beauty in silver grey. this muscle car from the late sixties was a sleeper; often purchased as the family car and not really for its legendary good looks and performance. this original pony has no supercharger or high powered modifications but is still in the original condition by the original owner.
Often shown at local car shows but never raced or pushed beyond the limits of a family sports cruiser.
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A little snow-kiss from Bavaria.
In the hunt for sunbeams, I lost my husband in the forest.
But I knew to help. Here is my new companion.
But since he has a heart of ice, I have left him in the forest, and I have rather sought and found Stefan
Ein kleiner Schneegruß aus Bayern.
Auf der Jagd nach Lichtstrahlen habe ich meinen Mann im Wald verloren.
Aber ich wusste mir zu helfen. Hier mein neuer Gefährte.
Da er aber ein Herz aus Eis hat, habe ich Ihn im Wald gelassen und lieber Stefan gesucht und gefunden <3.