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Pilot Knob State Park - Iowa
Out hiking Monday in the state park area looking for simple earthy autumn colors. I'm not sure what the proper name is, but they line the paths and road every fall.
It's the simple plants and foliage I truly enjoy . . . and also this beautiful mosaic background otherwise referred to as bokeh.
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Rhingia rostrata (known in some places as the Grey-backed Snout) is one of a pair of at first glance roughly similar Hoverflies.
In Northumberland ever since I’ve paid attention to these we see the darker bodied Rhingia campestris across the county.
Rhingia rostrata was found for the first time in 2021 in Bothal near Morpeth. I was with the finder who announced this was the site where he found it last year and it would be good to see another.
I looked at the plants right in front of us and said how about this one then. You couldn’t make it up!!
There are subtle differences, the more orangey coloured abdomen being one but variation means that is not a wholly reliable feature. The absence of a black line running the length of the abdomen however confirms the species.
Another new species for me and proof that it wasn’t a one off sighting.
In a soft and subtle way, a Canada Goose Gosling takes a closer look at the blade of grass.
It was when the gosling pressed up against it causing it to surround his beak, I knew I had a great photo.
"series of portrait in monochrome(2) "
This monochrome portrait ties to captures the essence of subtle sexy smile and elegance and dramatic shadow play.The soft textures, alongside the bold contrasts, showcase the effect and encapsulates the beauty of simplicity, using night light!
PS: Enhanced by artificial intelligence software
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Magnolia Warbler
LaBagh Woods
North Chicago, IL
As the setting sun skillfully tap dances on portions of a dilapidated barn, glimpses of its past service are recognized through the broken siding. In a circle of older men, heavily calloused hands, gradual loss of hearing, strong arms and a quiet spirit are all subtle hints of an old farmer.
"Look deeply into my wings," he said, "and let the subtle sparkly colors dazzle you! For you will fall under my spell and....order me a large pizza with pepperoni!"
53 Qingdao Rd., Shanghai
I photographed this storefront (flic.kr/p/2nzTDop) in the summer of 2022. Over three years on, there have been some subtle changes here.
The section on the right is for selling vegetables. The yellow lettering on the red paper in the shop says ‘Butterfly Crisp’, which means Palmier (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmier). Three years ago, at the end of 2021, a film based on life in Shanghai was released in China, and it was a big hit. Even I didn't see it, I know that one of the plot points of the film was that one of the female characters liked to buy palmiers. As a result of this plot point, palmiers became a hot item in many pastry shops in Shanghai, with many non-Shanghai tourists even queuing up for more than four hours just to buy a bag of palmiers, a food item that before then was virtually unknown in China except for old Shanghainese people. This in turn led to many businesses that didn't sell palmiers to start selling them, but three years on, the palmier craze has cooled off and this vegetable shop is now selling them.
The left side has not changed much from three years ago. There are two pieces of white paper taped to the glass door with a tip about selling tea - the tea should be in the cupboard behind the door. In addition, two pieces of paper on the glass window contain information about rental properties and the agent's mobile phone number.
The lintel of the shop is full of small adverts for roller shutters, which didn't exist three years ago.
The model sits on the edge of the posing tub, her legs outstretched in a relaxed, monochrome scene.
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I've taken many photos in Center Place recently, but another equally photogenic lane in Melbourne is Block Place. Surrounded by sky-scrappers, you get some really nice, filtered, soft light in these lanes. The incandescent lights add a subtle warm glow.
They say that Melbourne is dead, but this is 9:30am on a Monday. Even though the tables aren't full, there is still plenty of hustle and bustle about the CBD.
Female Gang-gang Cockatoo acting as a look-out for the rest of the flock while they munched on Conesticks (Petrophile pulchella)
Callocephalon fimbriatum
not quite the vibrant display I'd hoped to capture, but pleasing to the eye with the sweep of clouds running along the sweep of the line of the waves. IMO... :)
“Your greatest power in seduction is your ability to turn away, to make others come after you, delaying their satisfaction.”
― Robert Greene, The Art of Seduction
At home.
Only separated in 1968, Copper Underwing and Svensson's Copper Underwing are a pair of species that can only reliably be identified by genital examination. However, although not diagnostic, pale-tipped palps are said to be one of the subtle differences that distinguish the latter.
I am not about to start dissecting moths to study their genitals and this individual clearly has pale-tipped palps (which were even more obvious when photographed head on), so I am going with Svensson's, although It has to be said that the ID app, Obsidentify disagrees.
This adult male House Finch has a bit of apricot shading mixed in with the more usual reddish colours.
...or not as the case here perhaps!! fascinated by a street statue performer (blurred figure to the right of the frame).
To be honest, I was in 2 minds whether to publish this shot, but in the end I thought their reactions were interesting and hopefully enough of a street story there...
Wish you a good weekend :)
The Female Multicolored Tanager (Chlorochrysa nitidissima), photographed at La Minga Ecolodge near Cali, Colombia, is a striking representation of the vibrant biodiversity found in the Andean cloud forests. This delicate bird, with her emerald-green plumage, golden-yellow face, and soft blue undertones, perched gracefully on a slender branch amidst lush greenery. The diffused forest light illuminated her vibrant colors and intricate feather details while creating a soft, natural backdrop that emphasized her presence.
To capture this image, I used a Canon R5 paired with the RF 100-500mm lens at its maximum focal length of 500mm. A shutter speed of 1/500 second froze the tanager’s subtle movements, while ISO 800 ensured clarity and vibrancy in the low-light conditions of the dense forest. The combination of technical precision and patience was key to highlighting the beauty of this elusive species. Collaborating with local birding guide Asherita Viajera added depth to this experience, making it possible to observe and capture this stunning moment. This photograph reflects the importance of preserving such habitats and the species that thrive within them.
©2021 Adam Rainoff Photographer
Brambling / fringilla montifringilla. Calke Park, Derbyshire. 31/01/22.
A female Brambling photographed in some lovely winter light. She was resting in an Elder tree, something she did routinely after foraging on the ground for food. Her plumage is more subtle than a male Brambling and instead of having a black head, she sports two black head stripes which extend down her nape. Just one of those stripes is visible in this side view.
* Image made in January, 2022 when no males were in evidence.
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