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... though hopeful the bad weather will miss us down here, those of you who love snow are welcome to my share! I'd rather not be breaking limbs whilst the Health Service is overstretched......
Another from our walk at Pennington Marshes near Lymington, beautiful if chilly morning followed by lunch out.
Even though the air temperature was only 12 F at noon when this photo was taken, my son and I had a fantastic time catching panfish like this colorful yellow perch on the mighty Mississippi River today.
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today I spent the whole day in Halton Conservation Area. We had the first, warm Spring weekend. Even though I didn't see any blooming flowers or fresh, green leaves, I felt the presence of Spring.
This is one of the views, that I admired today.
49:52 Nameless, wondrous, fleeting, moments are the truest treasure
Tropical sunrises really are fleeting. It was worth the 4.45am alarm to experience this though.
La Ceja, Colombia; Central Andes; 2.300 meters above sea level.
Piranga rubra -female- (Summer tanager / Piranga abejera)
The only completely red bird in North America, the strawberry-colored male Summer Tanager is an eye-catching sight against the green leaves of the forest canopy.
The mustard-yellow female is harder to spot, though both sexes have a very distinctive chuckling call note. Fairly common during the summer, these birds migrate as far as the middle of South America each winter.
Though I'm not sure if the Livin is that Easy at the moment! Stay safe my flickr friends.
In camera Black and white exposure.
Couldn't resist snapping this on my way home.
It was still bitterly cold though - you can tell there was a stiff breeze coming from the east by the damp patch next to the fountain.
HDR from single RAW.
1/10 sec, F/2.0, ISO 200
London to Brighton veteran car run. Vehicle owned by Nick Mason, drummer with Pink Floyd. Not on board this day though.
Actually, I was looking for the mating pair of Peregrine Falcons, but the Brown Pelicans did keep doing fly-bys of the seaside cliffs to keep me entertained. This was the only one I got in full breeding color though.
Though barely larger than a hummingbird, this frenetically active bird can survive –40° Fahrenheit nights, sometimes huddling together for warmth.
Macro Mondays -- Theme "Handmade"
When this theme was announced I knew I would use a Christmas ornament. Choosing which one was a problem though for I have waaaaaay too much Christmas stuff and a lot of it is handmade. I settled on this one made of two nuts glued together then painted and dressed.
The ornament is about 2.5" tall but the portion of it shown is only about 1.5".
The relatively balmy weather we've had this January means that there is no ice on the Mississippi, and thus the eagles are spread out. We saw quite a few of them-- well over 50-- but they all along a number of miles of the river, rather than being concentrated at the locks. They also were able to fish the entire width of the river, which resulted in more distant fishing shots like this one. The 'Eagle Days' event in Clarksville Missouri was packed with people, though.
they lack the science, technical knowledge, and above all the practice. Most people think they can play tennis, shoot, write novels, and photograph as well as any other person -- until they try :-)
Ralph Waldo Emerson
HGGT! Justice Matters! No one is above the law!
mahonia ilicina, chichilcuahuit, grapeholly, j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
Though similar in theme to my last photo, I feel this one is different enough in content that it can be posted, too (and I just like how the colors pop on it).
Plus I've named my new alien dude K'tui, so I'm sharing that as well!
Taken in Pandora
Even though we have distance there is a connection
We are all in this together and need to make the best out of it for us all
No time for being selfish
Other than taking care of yourself
By doing that you are taking care of us all
...Though Nowhereville is still always Somewhereville.
Railroad crossing (Canadian Pacific/Soo Line) along a gravel road near the farm.
It was a hazy day, we were in the midst of experiencing a lot of smoke from the unfortunate fires that Canada was experiencing 😥 (Thoughts still with them)
Barnes County, North Dakota
8/5/2021
Though serious damage has been inflicted here in The Netherlands by violent rain storms - hail as big as tennis balls, and untold millions in damage, it's been nothing like the terrible floods in the US where at least two dozen people lost their lives in West Virginia. Our thoughts are with those families.
In Japan from where Hydrangea macrophylla comes this plant is called the Rain Flower. Regardless the wet weather, it's beautiful at the bottom of Our Garden!
I've posted a number of Hydrangeas in my photostream, but never such a pleasant squarish flowerhead!
Though a murky, gray sky moved in the bright colors of RJ Corman's Alcan train rolling through Midway make up for the otherwise drab weather. Midway, KY 2/19/2023
Even though she was way too far I was very happy to snap a few shots of the Snowy Owl yesterday. This lady was quite big and was sitting most of the time just turning her head around. A little bit of sunshine was definitely a nice touch. At one point a passerby was shouting around and the Snowy just looked in my direction with her eyes wide open, bonus :))
Though he had an injured leg and hobbled rather than walked, he flew off before the wildlife animal rescue could come. Haven't been to the location since but hope that the leg will heal and he will be okay.
Today not a picture of decay or abandonment :-) This is a pedestrian/cyclist bridge near my home. Exposuretime 8 minutes, still not that much movement in the clouds though.
Yep it's that time again... Even though most of us are not involved in the actual farming but we enjoy the hard work of the folks that make it happen for us. God bless the people behind this hard work :) Our church annually celebrates harvest and this Sunday we will be doing that by thanking God for all these wonderful gifts. This shot is basically unaltered just the way it came out of the camera except some light Orton effect and reverse vignette
I am shocked with success of this shot my friends!!! Thank you so much for you support ... invites and over 100 favorites in one day! You guys officially made this shot my second most popular and all in one day ... WOW I am very moved by this. I just made a few adjustments and I believe it made it look even better :)
Have a blessed night or day everyone!
Though I have seen an American White Pelican in Las Vegas in 2013, this is the first time I have seen one in Ontario, Canada. Interestingly Ontario has 10% of world's White Pelican population, yet I haven't seen one until now. Columbia Lake, Waterloo, Ontario.
even though simple and down-to-earth the influence of art nouveau ist still recognizable ...
a dream of a staircase in my humble opinion ... ;-)
ƒ/5.6 14.0 mm 1/320 200
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Strolling though the waving trucks in the woods at Goring Heath, South Oxfordshire. The autumnal leaf litter all around with the trees still to explode in colour - won't be long!
Though they look like blueberries growing out in the woods, blue cohosh is not necessarily good to eat, at least if you're a guy. But back in the day, gals would brew these berries into a tea to induce labor and ease a bit of the accomanying pain during childbirth.
Kestrel - Falco tinnunculus (M)
(Double click)
The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a bird of prey species belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. It is also known as the European kestrel, Eurasian kestrel, or Old World kestrel. In Britain, where no other kestrel species occurs, it is generally just called "the kestrel".
This species occurs over a large range. It is widespread in Europe, Asia, and Africa, as well as occasionally reaching the east coast of North America.
Kestrels can hover in still air, even indoors in barns. Because they face towards any slight wind when hovering, the common kestrel is called a "windhover" in some areas.
Unusual for falcons, plumage often differs between male and female, although as is usual with monogamous raptors the female is slightly larger than the male. This allows a pair to fill different feeding niches over their home range. Kestrels are bold and have adapted well to human encroachment, nesting in buildings and hunting by major roads. Kestrels do not build their own nests, but use nests built by other species.
Their plumage is mainly light chestnut brown with blackish spots on the upperside and buff with narrow blackish streaks on the underside; the remiges are also blackish. Unlike most raptors, they display sexual colour dimorphism with the male having fewer black spots and streaks, as well as a blue-grey cap and tail. The tail is brown with black bars in females, and has a black tip with a narrow white rim in both sexes. All common kestrels have a prominent black malar stripe like their closest relatives.
The cere, feet, and a narrow ring around the eye are bright yellow; the toenails, bill and iris are dark. Juveniles look like adult females, but the underside streaks are wider; the yellow of their bare parts is paler. Hatchlings are covered in white down feathers, changing to a buff-grey second down coat before they grow their first true plumage.
Data from Britain shows nesting pairs bringing up about 2–3 chicks on average, though this includes a considerable rate of total brood failures; actually, few pairs that do manage to fledge offspring raise less than 3 or 4. Compared to their siblings, first-hatched chicks have greater survival and recruitment probability, thought to be due to the first-hatched chicks obtaining a higher body condition when in the nest. Population cycles of prey, particularly voles, have a considerable influence on breeding success. Most common kestrels die before they reach 2 years of age; mortality up until the first birthday may be as high as 70%. At least females generally breed at one year of age; possibly, some males take a year longer to maturity as they do in related species. The biological lifespan to death from senescence can be 16 years or more, however; one was recorded to have lived almost 24 years.
Population:
UK breeding:
46,000 pairs
Even though it was in the teens out with a single digit wind chill, some parts of the beach were quite warm. We stopped here for a while on our hike to soak in the sun and enjoy the sound of the waves.
There are many trees down due to the lake levels being so high and this one was quite the frozen beauty!
Though darkness was falling we hiked about a mile down the largest branch of Nielson Wash. This branch had some tafoni too as seen on the left side of this rock formation standing in the wash. One of these days this formation will topple and be sent down stream by flood waters.
Though I grumbled about freezing my tail off that day, I was dazzled by Patagonia’s breathtaking beauty.
Wind-whipped Chilean Patagonia attracts travelers with an eye for beauty and a zest for adventure. Icy glaciers plunge into emerald lakes; wild fjords snake through hardwood forests; and the Andes' dramatic peaks ascend into swirling clouds and mist.
December to March is the warmest time of year, with average high temperatures of around 15°C but in this time infamous winds are at their strongest and can reach over 120 miles an hour.
The striking scenery of Patagonia is the result of major glaciological and geological transformations that took place in the region millions of years ago, creating mountains and countless valleys, glaciers, lakes and rivers.
Patagonia is the geographical region that encompasses the southern end of South America, governed by Argentina and Chile.
The region comprises the southern section of the Andes Mountains with lakes, fjords, temperate rainforests, and glaciers in the west and deserts, tablelands and steppes to the east.
Patagonia is bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and many bodies of water that connect them, such as the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Channel, and the Drake Passage to the south.
An estimated 1.7 million Penguins call this place home, as opposed to barely two million people. Being one of the most sparsely populated regions in the world has helped preserve its spectacular natural beauty.
(iPhone 13 Pro Max, 1/4800 @ f/1.5, ISO 50, processed to taste)
Though she was napping away from the nest when I arrived, she was close by, as was dad. They hooted back and forth a few times. She flew away for a bit and then came back and fed lunch. Then here, it looked like she was going to keep an eye on things while they hunkered down and had a snooze.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4
Nature autumn fall path cold weather leaves colorful blue peaceful tree trees park seasonal
The sides of a person can be compared with the emotional trip they have on their backs, just remember someone is feeling worst than you, be grateful and thanks to god that he is giving you a new dawn.
Mr Dark Cullen.
Sunday promised to be a nice sunny day. I got to Daisy Nook for sunrise hoping to have a great day weather wise. It turned out to be miserable and cloudy! A nice sutter speed was needed for this Kingy shot, not to be though !
This is a view of the Seattle skyline after a series of storms fiercely roiled above the city off and on throughout the day.
Seattle, in Spring, is one of those cities when almost every type of weather imaginable is listed -- and SERVED -- on the menu from hour to hour, or every 30 minutes. Take a sip of your drink as I set the scene for you.
You are figuratively sitting at the table, wholeheartedly curious to see what will be featured in the next course because Chef Mother Nature is bringing out her very best today: high winds and drizzle, some "shy-and-goodbye" sunshine, a feast of tempest teasers, more "peek-a-boo" sunshine, a feisty storm and sun combo with a side of rainbow delight, etc. Sometimes you want your taste buds to get accustomed to the new flavors, but often, you don't have time because the next meal has just been prepared for your consumption. The Chef does not care if you haven't had time to acclimate. This is her show.
You get the picture...well, you literally are about to now!
After all the different meals, you are stuffed. However, though your hunger has been overwhelmingly satiated, and your palate has experienced a multitude of spices and seasonings, you know you need to end the meal with an appetizing, gooey, decadent dessert. (Plus, you know it's coming after that fiesta of diverse foods). On this day, we were treated to an intriguing mix of orange and peach skies with smooth breezes above the bay to close the day. Scrumptious, sweet, and delicious, yes?
Alas, I hope you enjoyed our dessert. I know I did.
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Though I don't have a large variety of spiders this year, I do have a few of the ones I did get.
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Though it's high summer rather than Christmas-time in the photo.
A view of Porth Nefyn and its beautiful bay from just above the village, with the peaks of Yr Eifl (The Rivals) in the distance.
Though the sun is shining at the moment, this winter seems to have been a long, very wet and certainly very windy one (still 35 mph gusts this morning).
So I've pulled this out of my Flickr possibles folder to get a dose of sun & warmth, if only by proxy!
This field with the crop taken over by poppies was just out of Alnwick (marked as Harlaw Hill on the OS map) and the view is towards Alnwick Moor with the Golf Ball visible of the skyline.